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The Word Café – A poetry & music film
TBHB x The Word Café
“These are the kind of events that really bring poetry to life.”

The Word Café is the brainchild of the wondrous Julie Mullen.

Since 2010 Julie has hosted sensational poetry and music events at an array of locations including The Cott Inn Dartington, The Landmark Arts Centre Teddington, The Pleasance Theatre London, The Rosemary Branch Theatre Islington, The Pleasance Theatre QueenDome and Bunker One Edinburgh, The Old Sorting Office Barnes & The Tea Box Richmond.

Since 2019, the home for The Word Café has been The Barrel House Ballroom Totnes, with whom this film is a collaboration.

The Word Café in the kind words of Roger Mcgough, “These are the kind of events that really bring poetry to life.”

thewordcafe.co.uk

This project was supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Arts Council England

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Barrel House Ballroom What's On Guide - March 2025

More @ The Barrel House Ballroom & Totnes Brewing Co:

Friday Night Free Party Feat. Mabonman & Noho

Friday Night Free Party Feat. Mabonman & Noho

Join us for a Barrel House Ballroom FREE PARTY with MABONMAN & NOHO. They will ease you into the evening with a mix of JAZZ, FUNK & SOUL, building up to some HOUSE , JUNGLE & D'N'B to get the party well and truly going!

Friday 21st March 2025 | 8pm

Steve Knightley – The Winter Yards in Spring – SOLO TOur

Steve Knightley – The Winter Yards in Spring – SOLO TOur

Folk legend and former Show of Hands frontman Steve Knightley is back with his eagerly anticipated solo tour, Winter Into Spring

Saturday 22nd March 2025 | 8pm

The Heartwood Trio Presents – The Well Tree – An original Storytelling Musical *Family Matinee Performance*

The Heartwood Trio Presents – The Well Tree – An original Storytelling Musical *Family Matinee Performance*

Join folk-trio Heartwood for an all-ages, immersive, participatory journey through song and story

Sunday 23rd March 2025 | 2:30pm

The Heartwood Trio Presents – The Well Tree – An original Storytelling Musical *Evening Performance*

The Heartwood Trio Presents – The Well Tree – An original Storytelling Musical *Evening Performance*

Join folk-trio Heartwood for an all-ages, immersive, participatory journey through song and story

Sunday 23rd March 2025 | 7:30pm

The Totnes Board Games Club

The Totnes Board Games Club

Join a friendly and welcoming community to play modern board games on a regular basis in central Totnes. 6:30pm onwards every other Tuesday here in The Library Bar at Totnes Brewing Company

Tuesday 25th March 2025 | 6:30pm

Black Bird Open Mic Night #113

Black Bird Open Mic Night #113

The Black Bird Open Mic Night is a friendly, intimate and much-loved event that brings people together for good times. Original material is positively encouraged!

Tuesday 25th March 2025 | 7pm

Jamming Station – Under 14’s Emerging Artists Showcase

Jamming Station – Under 14’s Emerging Artists Showcase

Jamming Station showcases emerging artists at their end of term performance. See 26 young musicians (10-14 yrs) take the stage and rock your socks off!

Thursday 27th March 2025 | 7:30pm

Oisin Leech

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Awarded Cerys Matthews' Album of the Year on BBC 6music, Irish singer-songwriter Oisin Leech performs as part of a tour for Cold Sea, his critically acclaimed debut album

Friday 28th March 2025 | 8pm

Tummyache + Special Guests

Tummyache + Special Guests

One of the most exciting live Alternative Rock bands around right now, Tummyache is not to be missed! Catch them live in Totnes before they head off on a DIY tour of the USA

Sunday 30th March 2025 | 7:30pm-10:30pm

Suntou Susso & MamuDou Susso – Father & Son Tour

Suntou Susso & MamuDou Susso – Father & Son Tour

Suntou Susso returns to the Barrel House with his father. Prepare to be transported to The Gambia, the smiling coast of Africa, on a journey you will never forget

Tuesday 1st April 2025 | 7pm-10:30pm

Be Water Open Jam

Be Water Open Jam

Join in or just sit back with a beer and enjoy the diversity of amazing musical creations at our regular open jam night

Wednesday 2nd April 2025 | 8pm

Jamming Station – 14-16 Yrs Emerging Artists Showcase

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Hear 32 young musicians performing original songs and covers. Join them for an inspiring experience of youth empowerment. Come for the music, stay for the energy!

Thursday 3rd April 2025 | 8pm

Opa Rosa

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Opa Rosa's unique approach subtly weaves post-rock, classical, and jazz influences into Eastern European motifs, creating something both authentic and innovative

Friday 4th April 2025 | 8pm

The Rambunctious Social Club Presents – Mo Hack HIP SHACK

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Catch the Calypsonian on a voyage to the tropics with the Rambunctious crew! Put some sugar in your soul wax with a night of glorious colour in the Rambunctious cabana with DJs Hodguez and Griff!

Saturday 5th April 2025 | 8pm-1am

Sin Serity productions presents – QUILTBAG Sunday socials

Sin Serity productions presents – QUILTBAG Sunday socials

Join us in the Barrel House Ballroom for our monthly queer social/DIY/scratch space. Come and chat, bring games, craft or open mic/cabaret ideas - Free entry

Sunday 6th April 2025 | 4pm-7pm

The Totnes Board Games Club

The Totnes Board Games Club

Join a friendly and welcoming community to play modern board games on a regular basis in central Totnes. 6:30pm onwards every other Tuesday here in The Library Bar at Totnes Brewing Company

Tuesday 8th April 2025 | 6:30pm

Black Bird Open Mic Night #114

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The Black Bird Open Mic Night is a friendly, intimate and much-loved event that brings people together for good times. Original material is positively encouraged!

Tuesday 8th April 2025 | 7pm

Quiztravaganza – Season 4 – Quiz Like You’ve Never Quizzed Before

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The ‘No Wrong Answers' Quiz. General knowledge is not a requirement. Pursuits may be trivial, but not necessarily factual. Get your creative pants on and prepare for low-level shenanigans and chaos

Wednesday 9th April 2025 | 8pm

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