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About Waddington Street Centre
Waddington Street Centre is a grassroots music venue in Waddington Street, Durham. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Waddington Street Centre books Poetry, Spoken word acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Durham venue directory.
Waddington Street Centre is a community mental-health centre at 3 Waddington Street in Durham, a few minutes from the city centre. Alongside its support work it opens its doors for one of the region's most established spoken word nights.
Poetry Jam runs on the first Thursday of every month except January, with doors at 7pm and readings from 7.30pm. It is free and walk-in - poets and spoken word performers simply turn up and take a slot. The night has been running since 2009, making it one of the longest-running monthly spoken word events in the north east.
The room is warm and attentive, and new readers are actively encouraged alongside the regulars.
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Durham venue directory.
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Yes — Waddington Street Centre hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Durham Open Mic Finder.
3 Waddington Street, Waddington Street, Durham, DH1 4BG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Durham venues nearby.
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