GOBS Collective invites you to shoot the sugar and scribble your heart away as PEEPSIN returns with poetry book club prowess, hosted in Broadway Cinema’s Lounge and via Zoom.
PEEPSIN provides a space for poets, writers, readers, performers, and artists to meet over a cuppa, and have a good chinwag over GOBS’ poetry book of the month. For the first half of the session we’ll talk about the book, and in the second half we’ll do some focussed writing exercises based on our favourite poems.
Obviously it’s preferable that you read the book before you come along, but if you don’t get chance and fancy heading down anyway just pop along and there’s sure to be something for you to say, listen to, or write. No judgement.
On Tuesday 14 February, 7pm-9pm, we will be looking at:
Manorism
Yomi Sode
Impassioned, insightful, electric, Manorism is a poetic examination of the lives of Black British men and boys: propped up and hemmed in by contemporary masculinity, deepened by family, misrepresented in the media, and complicated by the riches, and the costs, of belonging and inheritance. It is also an exploration of the differences of impunity afforded to white and Black people, and to white and Black artists.
Caravaggio – originally, unexpectedly – looms large: as a man who moved between spheres of exalted patronage and petty criminality; as a painter who, amid the elegant conventions of late Mannerism, forged his own style of visceral dark and light; and as an individual whose recognized genius was allowed to legitimate and excuse his violence.
In this profound and moving debut, Yomi Sode asks: what does it mean to find oneself between worlds – to ‘code-switch’, adapting one’s speech and manners to widely differing cultural contexts? Who is, and who isn’t, allowed to be more than their origins? And what do we owe each other? What do we owe ourselves?
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Published: October 6, 2022
ISBN: 9780141998572
128 pages
Country of publication: United Kingdom
The book is available for purchase at Five Leaves Bookshop, 4a Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DH
Or via the Five Leaves Bookshop website
Get 15% off your order of Manorism using the code MANORISM15 at the Five Leaves website.
If you have any issues purchasing the book, please get in touch with Bridie via info@gobscollective.org
Practical Information
PEEPSIN takes place on Tuesday 14 February, 7pm – 9pm in Broadway Cinema’s Lounge.
Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad St, Nottingham NG1 3AL.
Turn right at Reception, then left at the glass doors. The Lounge is at the end of the corridor.
PEEPSIN is also available to attend via Zoom – we’ll stick you on the big screen in Broadway Cinema’s Lounge.
Please note we have limited places available both in-person and online, so booking is essential.
PEEPSIN is free to attend (donations welcome) and can be booked via Eventbrite.
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Future PEEPSIN dates for your diary
Tuesday 14 March 2023
At previous events, we've looked at:
Caleb Femi - Poor
Tolu Agbelusi - Locating Strongwoman
Caroline Bird - The Air Year
Ella Frears - I am the Mother Cat
Kae Tempest – Running Upon the Wires
Roger Robinson - A Portable Paradise
Malika Booker, Sharon Olds & Warsan Shire - Your Family, Your Body (Modern Poets Three)
Inua Ellams - The Actual
Cecilia Knapp - Peach Pig
GOBS Collective is supported by Apples and Snakes. A huge thank you for making PEEPSIN possible!
About GOBS
GOBS Collective host poetry events and education programmes. Founded by Bridie Squires in 2020, the group formed through workshop series co-produced with Ioney Smallhorne; over 40 Nottingham artists created poetry films, digital zines and live performances alongside Debris Stevenson and Casey Bailey. The group co-founded spoken-word night SPRAYBOX with Nottingham Community Artists Network, and had a residency at Nonsuch Studios which culminated in their Full Moon showcase as part of Nottingham Poetry Festival. GOBS is supported by Apples and Snakes.
Any enquiries can be directed to info@gobscollective.org
See you soon! x