Hats Off Poetry

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  • Artista Cafe and Gallery

Description

  • Something A Little Different, Theatre/Arts and Themed Nights
  • Tickets from £5.50
  • Over 18
  • Thursday 30th April and Thursday 28th May 2026
  • 19:00 - 22:00

A SILLY & INTERACTIVE SPOKEN WORD NIGHT!

Come along to watch and celebrate 8 fantastic poets speak their words to a hat-wearing audience (YOU!) and show your appreciation for their courage in performing by throwing your hat onto the stage in a chaotic communal “Hats off to you!” moment as they finish their set!

But, why?

Well, Google AI describes the expression “Hats off to you!” as:

“the physical act of taking off or raising one's hat as a sign of respect, though it is now used metaphorically without needing to be wearing a hat.” 

At Hats Off Poetry, the audience not only raise their hats but also chuck them at the poets in admiration of their literary genius. It’s going to be literature literally respected, not just metaphorically!

Hosted by Ali B Poetry with a different guest co-host each month. We hope you'll come away feeling entertained, inspired and with strained ribs from laughter. (Possibly also a bit befuddled about what just happened.)

So come along, prepared with a hat to throw and join in the fun. 10 points if you get it on the poet's head!

Expect other hat related games too...

Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 8pm with a break halfway through.

For any more info and any questions, find @alibpoetry on Instagram and throw a message her way.

p.s. Zero poets will be harmed in the hat throwing process. We operate a strict no-hat-poaching policy; if its not your chapeau or cap, do make sure you give it back. A lost hat meeting point will ensure hats are safely returned to the owner's head. Any hat donations welcome!




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General Entry 19:00 - 22:00 £5.50

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Artista Cafe and Gallery, 42, Brighton Square, Brighton, BN1 1HD


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Ali B Poetry
Hosted by Ali B Poetry

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  • Written by Susan

    Rating: 5

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    Visited 1 week ago
    Fabulous! Especially Martin. Great atmosphere as well
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    Rating: 5

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    Visited 2 weeks ago
    Great night and what a lovely guy Joe is
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