I’m up at 5.30am and cycle to Kings Cross for the 7.30am train. East midlands line: Arrive Nottingham at nine. Berko Berkovitch meets me at the station. He’s a mine of information and a mountainous spirit. There are caves beneath the city that were used to transport bodies to the graveyard during the plague. The city was a kind of conveyor belt for the living and the dead. Today they’re inhabited by homeless people: I’m tempted to put my ear to the ground on the high street – There should be a dumb waiter from Nando’s. Stories like this make me love England.
We make it to Nottingham Playhouse where Mouthy Poets are performing tonight due to an incredible woman called Deborah “Debris” Stevenson. I work with them on style and technique throughout the day. Mouthy poets are special. These photographs say it all. I wish I could do more. Actually I can. Hey Mouthy Poets. I’ll do a free Masterclass for you. Expenses only. If you’re interested talk to me via the comments below. The pictures were taken at 11pm after the performance. Both are shot by Miselo.
WHEN ARE YOU NEXT UP NORTH and where can i get another copy of rebel without applause?
Hey Lemn,
I will definitely pick you up on that Masterclass. Maybe it could replace one of our usual weekly sessions. They are every Friday 5-8pm, so chuck some free fridays at me?!?! Sounds amazing!
Debris
Hi Lemn, it was such a pleasure to meet you on Saturday, to hear your invaluable advice on performing, writing and life in general, and to witness such a free and powerful performance, thank you thank you thank you! I am only one Mouthy Poet, but i can guarantee that we would very much love to have you give us a masterclass…WHEN? Best, Ioney
We’d be crazy not to take you up on that offer! The day went by so fast.
Oooooooooooooo I have just consulted with Mouthy and they are getting really excited! maybe we could make it a special saturday thing… WHATEVER, days are irrelevant, the main thing is yes, yes and yes. Lets talk dates and times!
Debris
Deborah,
that is perfect. Okay perfect would you write to Petra@emmylou.se and she’ll sort out dates and times. She’s lovely. You’ll like her. You are amazing so let’s get this done.
Best Wishes
Lemn
Amazing.
Hey Lemn,
If this goes ahead, I’d definitely be up for it
Very much enjoyed your performance on Sat and was sorry not to get a chance to chat in the day
All the best,
Matt.
I’m interested! 🙂
Hell yeah!
indeed i would LOVE to have a workshop with you you gave myself and Lila some great feedback before the show. Serita x
This offer is open for three months after writing. xL
A free masterclass with Mr Lemn? Most definitely interested! When and where are you thinking?
Yes please!!! I am there!!! Can you let me know dates and times? Excited. Thanks Lemn Sissay!!!! 😀
100% yes.
Would love to! Looking forward to this c: