EVENT: Rum Punch - 5th May 2011

Partnas in Rhyme presents Rum Punch, the invigorating blend of entertainment consisting of poetry/spoken word, rap song and comedy.

Join Saran Green & Comfort - Art without Apology, also known as Partnas in Rhyme, at Rum Punch on Thursday, 5th May, for an explosive night that’s guaranteed to leave your creative taste buds refreshingly intoxicated and yearning for more.

May's Rum Punch see’s the return of our bi-monthly Punch Competition where a selection of Rappers, Singers, MC's & Poets go head to head for the title of ‘Punch Champion – May 2011’ with the winner taking home a certificate and that all important bottle of rum!

Hosted by one half of Partnas in Rhyme, Saran Green, she’ll ensure that this months show brings you as much entertainment, fun and enlightenment as always

There will also be an Open Mic segment of the show, so arrive at 7pm to get your name down, cos when the list's full, it's full!

So come along and let us entertainment you!

Arrive early, grab your prime spot, a mocktail or Rum Punch cocktail and join in the fun.

Doors: 7pm | Show: 7:30pm until 10:00pm.

Entry: £6/£5 for students/disabled with I.D

Venue: Rudys Revenge (Downstairs)

168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA

(Corner of Endell Street | Next door to Oasis Sports Centre & Opposite Shaftesbury Theatre)

Closest Tubes: Holborn | Covent Garden | Tottenham Court Road

Directions: *Holborn station is the most straightforward route; come out of station, facing Sainsbury's on the corner of Kingsway and High Holborn. Walk straight past the supermarket, which will be on your left. Continue walking straight - 7 mins - until you come to the bar on your lef,t, on the corner of Endell Road and opposite Shaftesbury Theatre (to your right).

EVENT: Shush!

Are you Single? No, actually, let's re-phrase the question...

Are you tired of meeting Mr. Right-Now-But-Ultimately-Wrong? Or Ms. Thought-She-Was-Right-But-I-Was-So-Wrong?!

Well tough - that's life! Or is it?

SHUSH!, aim to hook people up, you know... with people you might fancy and actually have something in common with? How do we do this? Well, come in a bit closer...we don’t want to shout....

SHUSH! is a London based social, dating network, designed to bring together like-minded, fun-loving, unattached individuals, like you, and every month, we’ll put on a social party for all you fabulous people to meet face to face.

Call us old fashioned, but we believe that you can't beat real life, face-to-face

chemistry. You know, that see-someone-across-the-room-that-you’re-feeling-kinda-chemistry, so much so, that you actually get off your stool, or come out of your ‘safe’ corner and take that step to walk over to a hottie and say ‘hi’...they smile and say ‘hi’ back! See where we’re going with this?

We’ve been asked, “Is it like speed-dating?” and the simple answer is ‘No!’

We provide a Compare, Saran Green, (Partnas in Rhyme), some live entertainment and some great tunes from a fantastic DJ (Phat Kontrolaz), invite you to a beautiful bar and that’s it – it’s mingle time!

So, stop leaving Mr. Or Ms. Right to chance and come out and meet some of London’s finest!

Next SHUSH! event:

Saturday 9th April 2011 | Southwark Rooms, 60 Southwark Street, London SE1 1UN

Doors: 8pm | Live Entertainment: 8:30pm | Mingling & Music: til 2am (Last Entry: 10pm)

Entry: £8 on guest list before 9pm | £12 without/thereafter

Guest List: Full names - Text: 07939 643 913 | Email: ONiTPR@yahoo.co.uk

Further info: info@shush.me | 07939 643 913 | Find us on Facebook: Shush!

EVENT: Rum Punch - 7th April 2011

Partnas in Rhyme presents Rum Punch, the invigorating blend of entertainment consisting of poetry/spoken word, rap song and comedy.

Join Saran Green & Comfort, otherwise known as Partnas in Rhyme, at Rum Punch on Thursday, 7th April, for an explosive night that’s guaranteed to leave your creative taste buds refreshingly intoxicated and yearning for more.

Hosted by Comfort, April's Rum Punch will boast a host of performances from some of the UK premier performers including Singers, Rappers/MC's & Spoken Word Artists/Poets as well as Rum Punch cocktails on special offer, fun and laughter in abundance and the obligatory SHABBA!, that has b

ecome so synonymous with Rum Punch, that some have said Robbie Williams owes us Royalties! There will also be an Open Mic segment of the show, so arrive early to get your name down, cos when the list's full, it's full!

This month's headline featured artist is the legendary Spoken Word Artist, Mosaique.

Photography (c) Sloetry 2009

Come along and let us entertainment you!

Arrive early, grab your prime spot, a mocktail or Rum Punch cocktail and join in the fun.

Doors: 7pm | Show: 7:30pm until 10:00pm.

Entry: £6/£5 for students/disabled with I.D

Venue: Rudys Revenge (Downstairs)

168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA

(Corner of Endell Street | Next door to Oasis Sports Centre & Opposite Shaftesbury Theatre)

Closest Tubes: Holborn | Covent Garden | Tottenham Court Road

Directions: *Holborn station is the most straightforward route; come out of station, facing Sainsbury's on the corner of Kingsway and High Holborn. Walk straight past the supermarket, which will be on your left. Continue walking straight - 7 mins - until you come to the bar on your lef,t, on the corner of Endell Road and opposite Shaftesbury Theatre (to your right).

EVENT: Rum Punch - 3rd March 2011

Partnas in Rhyme presents Rum Punch, the invigorating blend of poetry/spoken word, rap song and comedy.

Join Partnas in Rhyme, at Rum Punch on Thursday, 3rd March, for an explosive night that’s guaranteed to leave your creative taste buds refreshingly intoxicated and yearning for more.

March's Rum Punch will boast a feature performance from Poet, Catherine Brogan, as well as the return of our bi-monthly Punch Competition where a selection of Rappers, Singers, MC's & Poets go head to head for the title of ‘Punch Champion – March 2011’ with the winner taking home a certificate and that all important bottle of rum!

Congratulations go out once again to December's ‘Punch Champion’, Poet, Jahnoi (http://tinyurl.com/6a92vvv)

Hosted by Saran Green, she’ll ensure that this months show brings you as much entertainment, fun and enlightenment as always.

So come down early, grab your prime spot, a mocktail or Rum Punch cocktail and join in the fun.

Doors: 7pm | Show: 7:30pm until 10:00pm.

Entry: £6/£5 for students/disabled with I.D

Venue: Rudys Revenge (Downstairs)

168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA

(Corner of Endell Street | Next door to Oasis Sports Centre & Opposite Shaftesbury Theatre)

Closest Tubes: Holborn | Covent Garden | Tottenham Court Road

Directions: *Holborn station is the most straightforward route; come out of station, facing Sainsbury's on the corner of Kingsway and High Holborn. Walk straight past the supermarket, which will be on your left. Continue walking straight - 7 mins - until you come to the bar on your lef,t, on the corner of Endell Road and opposite Shaftesbury Theatre (to your right).

EVENT: Rum Punch - December 2010

Partnas in Rhyme presents Rum Punch, the invigorating blend of poetry/spoken word, rap song and comedy.

Thursday's show boasts a feature from Poetess, Pure Feminine Energy and the final 'Punch' competition of 2010.

Come and refesh your tastebuds with our intoxicating evening of song, poetry, spoken word and rap, not forgetting the open mic segment. Like most alcoholic beverages, Rum Punch should be enjoyed by mature, responsible audiences only.

Entry: £5/£4 for students/disabled with I.D |Doors: 7pm | Show: 7:30 - 10pm

THIS WILL BE THE FINAL SHOW UNTIL FEBRUARY 2011

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EVENT: CLOSE UP with Comfort

MANDiNKA

presents

CLOSE UP with COMFORT

Alongside Nu Vibez

Join Comfort – Art without Apology

for the last CLOSE UP of 2010

on

Wednesday 10 November

Brought to you by MANDiNKA, CLOSE UP with Comfort will give you an insight into the mind and times of the woman who brings you Art without Apology. A thought provoking, entertaining lyricist, Comfort offers a no-nonsense take on modern life and relationships, with a hint of eroticism.

With Special Guest Performances from Saran Green (Partnas in Rhyme), Menace and dynamic duo, Soulcyde, live music from Nu Vibez, music from DJ Rhodium of Phat Kontrollaz and hosted by the super talented and funny Songstress that is Dionne Reid, you'd be a fool to miss out!

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FREE GIFT*

*For the first 50 people, on the ONiT! PR guest list only, to arrive

Email FULL names to: onitpr@yahoo.co.uk

(ONiT! Guest list closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday 09 November)

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Entry

Doors 7:30pm

Show 8:00pm sharp

After party with DJ Rhodium 11pm - midnight

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Entry Fee

Guest List: £6 | Door: £8 (all evening)

(ONiT! Guest list closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday 09 November)

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Venue

The Old Queens Head | 44 Essex Road | Angel | Islington | London | N1 8LN

Nearest Tubes: Angel (Northern Line) /Farringdon (Hammersmith & City or Circle Line)

For further information, please contact:

MANDiNKA | +44 (0)7944 090 805

EVENT: Rum Punch - November 2010

Partnas in Rhyme presents Rum Punch, the invigorating blend of poetry/spoken word, rap song and comedy.

Tonight's show boasts a feature from International Dub Poet, d'bi.young and a comedy feature by Paolo Ferrari.

Come and refesh your tastebuds with our intoxicating evening of featured artists and the open mic segment. Like most alcoholic beverages, Rum Punch should be enjoyed by mature, responsible audiences only.

Entry: £5/£4 for students/disabled with I.D | Doors: 7pm | Show: 7:30 - 10pm

Venue: Rudys Revenge, 168 High Holborn, LONDON WC1V 7AA (Next door to Oasis Sports Centre, corner of Endell Street) | Tubes: Holbon, Covent Garden & Tottenham Court Road

EVENT: Rum Punch - August 2010

Promoted by

Join Partnas in Rhyme, at Rum Punch on Thursday, 5th August for an explosive night that’s guaranteed to leave your creative taste buds refreshingly intoxicated and yearning for more.


This months show, hosted by one half of Partnas in Rhyme, Saran Green, they’ll present to you, a full, impressive line up of some of the UK’s most talented Rappers, Poets and Singers in the bi-monthly 'Punch' competition a which will be scored by 2 audience members and our Guest Judge, Rapper & Lyricist, Lyric L, PLUS, a Feature Performance from Poet, Dexter Jermaine Flanders. They'll be a whole heap of fun, jokes, “Shabbas!” and the Open Mic segment, for all you enthusiasts who have some creativity to share (Open Mic is first come, first served – limited spaces - sign up from 7pm).

Arrive early, grab your prime spot, a mocktail or Rum Punch cocktail and join in the fun.

This event will be filmed for future broadcast, so come wearing your best smile :o)


Doors: 7pm | Show: 7:30pm -10pm

Entrance: £5 (£4 Students/Disabled with valid I.D.)


Venue: Rudys Revenge (Downstairs), 168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA (On the corner of Endell Street, Next door to Oasis Sports Centre/Opposite Shaftsbury Theatre) MAP

Closest Tubes: Holborn, Covent Garden or Tottenham Court Road


Further Info: Email: Pirevents@yahoo.co.uk

Join Partnas in Rhyme: Facebook MySpace

EVENT: Rum Punch - 2nd Year Anniversary!

Join Partnas in Rhyme, at Rum Punch on Thursday, 1st July for an explosive night, as they celebrate their 2nd Year Anniversary!


Hosted by one half of Partnas in Rhyme, Comfort Art without Apology, they’ll present to you, a full, impressive line up of some of the UK's best performers, who have graced the Rum Punch space over the past 12 months:

André Bentley

David J – Pugilist

Jedi

Kat Francois

Lady Rhymes

Mesinjah

OneNess

Tara Brown

T. Forté

Tshaka Campbell

Prepared to be wowed!

They'll also be a whole heap of fun, jokes, “Shabbas!” and the Open Mic segment, for all you enthusiasts who have some creativity to share (Open Mic is first come, first served – limited spaces - sign up from 7pm).

So, join us for some Rum Punch with a slice of cake and join in the fun!

Doors: 7pm Show: 7:30pm -10pm

Entrance: £5 (£4 Students/Disabled with valid I.D.)

Venue: Rudys Revenge (Downstairs), 168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA (On the corner of Endell Street, Next door to Oasis Sports Centre/Opposite Shaftsbury Theatre) MAP

Closest Tubes: Holborn, Covent Garden or Tottenham Court Road

Further Info: Email: Pirevents@yahoo.co.uk

Join Partnas in Rhyme: Facebook MySpace

INTERVIEW: Saran Green | This is Poetry - Do not Panic!

Short. Sharp. Facts!

Name: Saran Green
Repping: Jamaica
Birthplace: South London
Lives: South London
Poetry Debut: Can’t remember
Awards/Accomplishments: Co-founder of Partnas in Rhyme, (Rum Punch and Poetry in the Park), 2005 Farrago International Slam Champion, Farrago Zoo Award Nominee
Likes: Art in all its forms, and food
Dislikes: Pretentiousness and Shellfish
Quirky fact about you: I believe in angels

Q&A

ONiT! is excited to see that you're on the line up for This is Poetry – do not panic! By Apples & Snakes @ Soho Theatre on Wednesday 16th June. We’d love to hear your answers on the following:

Can you tell us how you got involved in this event?
Well, I received a call from the Programme Coordinator of Apple and Snakes who asked me to be a part of the show. I’ve performed and hosted for A&S in the past, and it’s always a pleasure.

We know you grew up on the beautiful island of Jamaica, but live here in the UK. What do you love most about London/UK?
What do I love most about the UK? It’s all the lovely people I’ve met here, and the appreciation and investment in the arts in general.

We know that you have been performing poetry for some five years now, both here in the UK and in Jamaica. Can you tell us a little about the two scenes – how they differ, if at all?
Hmmm, the Jamaican poetry scene is a bit dissected. On the one hand, it can be very pretentious, and on the other, very ‘conscious’. It just depends on the type of event and the organisers. In the pretentious arenas, poetry is deemed sophisticated and you find that those types of events generally attract those people who don’t have a sincere appreciation for the art/craft. On the ‘conscious’ scene, or other nights, for example, the monthly poetry night at the Edna Manley School of the Performing Arts, the audience is made up of people who have a shared appreciation and passion for the craft.

It’s quite humurous that this forthcoming event is called ‘This is Poetry – do not panic!’ Do you think that people find performance poetry quite a frightening concept?
No, I don’t think anyone would find poetry frightening, [laughs]. I think the only people who would find poetry frightening are those that can not recognise evolution of, and appreciate diversity within the craft. I don’t know who came up with the name, but to me it speaks to the eclecticism of poetry and of the artistes on the bill – it’s like they’re all very different, but they all come under the umbrella of poetry, so don’t be alarmed!!!

How would you encourage someone who has no prior knowledge of performance poetry to come along to a show?
I think I would have to begin by encouraging them to approach it with an open mind. Abandon any pre-conceived notions and just take in whatever show it is. They are bound to like at least one artiste.

Do you think there is a false, pre-conceived notion of what performance poetry is, and what you’re expected to be like, as a person, when you’re a Poet?
Hmmm, I don’t know. I suppose a number of people have their own opinions of what poetry is, and what performance poetry is. I find that exclusive page poets, are of the opinion that performance poets are wannabe’s who lack technique, hence rely on theatrics and gimmicks to express their craft, while at the same time some performance poets have a false and preconceived notion of page poets, as stuffy and boring - so to each there own, I guess.

Can you tell us a little about one of your personal favourite gigs to-date?
Oh wow, I don’t know, every experience is so different and enjoyable, but I suppose performing at my own show, Rum Punch is always a great experience for me, I guess because I’m so at home.

How about a nightmare one – had any of those?
[Laughs] Oh yeah, I don’t think any poet is without one of those. I won’t say what event it was, but there is a particular piece [of poetry] of mine that always seems to have quite a varied reaction, kind of like Marmite. The piece is called ‘Welcome to Jamrock!’. The piece was inspired by Damien Marley’s video of the same title, and the whole controversy surrounding it. The Minister of Tourism wanted to ban the airing of the video internationally, as he believed that it portrayed a negative image of Jamaica. So really, my poem is kind of a response to the Minister, and the whole affair. So, what happened at this particular event, a few Jamaican’s in the audience had a similar view to the Minister of Tourism at the time. I could feel and see the contempt as I delivered the piece, and after, one approached me about it… So yeah, that was a bit of a nightmare for me, performing and having people staring back at you with glaring eyes, not nice!

What has been your most inspiring moment, in terms of your performance career, so far?
It’s the response, and the love my Partna in Rhyme and I receive each month at Rum Punch and each year at Poetry in the Park that encourages me to strive for more and nothing but the best.

What has been your proudest moment, in terms of your performance career, to-date?
There are so many, it’s like a baby/child who learns to talk, then walk, then read, etc. My transition from poet to host, not only at my own events, but being approached by other people and organisations to compere. For example, Apples and Snakes in Soho that I’ve hosted before, which I don’t find very easy, but it’s becoming less difficult with time, and alcohol, [laughs], and also the success and continuity of Rum Punch and Poetry in the Park.

We know that you’re one half of poetry partnership, Partnas in Rhyme (PiR), can you tell us what it is that PiR do?
Partnas in Rhyme arrange and host monthly and seasonal, spoken word orientated events that incorporate other areas of the performing arts. We aim to provide a platform for new artists to showcase their talent and gain exposure, as well as the opportunity for established artists, to share and promote. We also attempt to gain the interest of those individuals who may not have a particular interest in such events, and moreso, to just bring the fun factor to poetry altogether.

Rumour on the street has it that you’re not only a performance poet, but that you also cite singing as one of your talents. Is there any truth in that, and can you tell us a little about your singing?
[Laughs], well, all I can say is one must never listen to rumours…but yes, I have been know to sing a note or two [Laughs]

What do you most enjoy about being a Performance Poet?
The appreciation of the truth and craftsmanship; the pain and the joy shared between the audience and myself, and the fact that it’s all me, and they like me.

Who would you cite as your influences, in terms of your writing and performing?
Ohhh, that’s a hard one. Various genres of music and other poets inspire me, both modern and traditional. My personal inspiration varies from one stage to the next, but if I have to be specific, I will have to say Mutabaruka, and Lorna Goodison.

If you could work with any other artist(s), dead or alive, who would you choose and why?
I would love to work with Amen Noir and Stevie Wonder – two greats!

Can you tell us about any forthcoming projects that you may have coming up?
Well, on Thursday 1st July, we have the Rum Punch 2nd Anniversary event at Rudys Revenge in Holborn, and on Sunday 25th July, Poetry in the Park – the family-friendly, poetry picnic at Hyde Park (Cumberland Gate/Speakers Corner end).

Catch Saran Green performing at ‘This is Poetry – Do not Panic!’ brought to you by Apples & Snakes, at Soho Theatre, tomorrow, Wednesday 16 June at 8pm
Tickets: £8 / £6 Information: 020 7478 0100 / Website

Further info on Saran Green:
Partnas in Rhyme Stanzas of Saran Green MySpace

INTERVIEW: Saran Green | Performance Poet

Short. Sharp. Facts!

Name: Saran Green
Birthplace: United Kingdom
Lives: South London
Poetry Debut: Don’t remember
Awards: Farrago International Slam Champion 2005

Q&A

ONiT! is excited to see that you're on the line up for Love…Sex…Sensuality…, the forthcoming celebration of all things sensual. We’d love to hear your answers on the following:


Can you tell us how you got involved in this exciting new show?
Well, my Partna In Rhyme, Comfort, was the one who recommended me to the Promoter.

How long have you been performing Poetry/Spoken Word?

I have been performing poetry for 2 years in Jamaica, and 4 years in the UK, so a total of about 6 yrs.

Who would you cite as your influences?

Lorna Goodison and Jill Scott.

How would you describe your style as a Performance Artist?

My style is varied, not sure I can label it specifically.

In order to fully love and appreciate the love of another, we know that you must first love yourself. How would you define self-love?

Self love begins with being aware of one’s self, good and bad, and accepting and appreciating these strengths and weaknesses.

What can the audience expect from you on the night?

They can expect love, sex and sensuality, [laughs]. They can expect to share in my passion for passion, and my passion of the craft itself.

Is there a particular piece you are looking forward to performing at ‘Love…Sex…Sensuality…’?
No, not really. I'm excited about my set in general, as often times at other events I have to censor my material, so on this night it will be great to just let it all out.

Which poem/film/song says 'Love...Sex...Sensuality…' to you?

Oh, that’s a hard one, right now, the film that comes to mind is ‘Closer’.

Complete these sentences:

Love is...best

Sex is...better

Sensuality...is good

What other performances/projects do you have coming up?

1st April, I host my own event with my Partna in Rhyme, Comfort, called Rum Punch on @ Rudy’s Revenge, 168 High Holborn, London WC1V. Entry is £5 and the show starts at 7:30pm.

2nd March I am performing at Intimates at the Poetry Café, 22 Betterton Street, WC1. Entry is £5 and the show starts at 7pm.

You can see and hear Saran Green perform live, at Love…Sex…Sensuality… on Saturday 24th April.

Tickets: Limited early bird tickets available now at the following outlets, priced £8, £10 thereafter

Online: http://www.accessuktickets.co.uk

Supertone Records (Brixton) 020 7737 7761 | Everbody’s Music (Tottenham) 020 8802 0146 | Maestro Records (Peckham) 020 7635 7299 | Dub Vendor (Clapham) 020 7233 3757 | Hawkeye Records (Harlesden) 020 8961 0866

Further info: 07984 628 070

Press/Media info: 07790 443 834 | 07958 327 811 | onitpr@yahoo.co.uk