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#145: 'Shame' by John Berkavitch @ Battersea Arts Centre (BAC), 19th March 2014

       In early 2013, the brief ‘scratch’ tour of John Berkavitch’s ambitious new show ‘Shame’ generated a wealth of enthusiastic reactions and outspoken praise, including a declaration from trailblazing writer/performer Kate Tempest that it was, “the best spoken-word show I’ve ever seen!”. Even though it was largely in its infancy and running at only half of its final length, this genre-blending trial production had undoubtedly shown great promise.

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#139: 'Out-Spoken: Second Birthday Special' @ The Forge, Camden - 11th March 2014

       When it comes to spoken-word, there are few places in the UK which can rival the sheer abundance of events that take place in London every month. From the lyrically pugnacious ‘Tongue Fu’ and medicinal ‘Chill Pill’ to the explosive ‘Bang Said the Gun’ and gourmet ‘Come Rhyme with Me’, those with a passion for stand-up poetry are quite frankly spoilt for choice in the capital. It's among this linguistic family that Out-Spoken has emerged, building up considerable steam in its mission to unearth talented UK acts that, as its title suggests, are unafraid to speak their mind.

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