The Murenger House Open Mic 125 on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 features Patrick Jones reading from his two new poetry books, Antidotes to Dissolution Parts I and II. This is the Cwtsh’s 125th ever Open Mic Event to be held since the first one in November, 2013.
Prize winning poet, NATALIE ANN HOLBOROW, is at the Cwtsh on Friday, October 2nd to discuss her first non fiction book, WILD RUNNING, with Alan Roderick. Natalie’s book will interest not just dedicated runners but ‘armchair runners’ and writers and poets alike.
Please be advised of our forthcoming Cwtsh First Friday on October 2nd, 2026, when NATALIE ANN HOLBOROW will discuss her new book WILD RUNNING. This is sure to be a most interesting event, but if you cannot make it, please let friends and family know. This is a Cwtsh Fundraiser.
Murenger House Open Mic 124 on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 features ROBERT MINHINNICK talking about his new book on Cardiff poet DUNCAN BUSH. Laura Wainwright, winner of the poetry prize for ‘Wales Book of the Year’ 2026, for ‘The Storm’s Flora’ will be asking questions.
Cwtsh First Fridays are back! Join Newport’s very own ODETTE DEBONO at the Cwtsh on Friday, September 4th as she talks about her acclaimed Pill memoir, WHITE SHEEP.
Last Chance to See John Briggs’s Groundbreaking Cwtsh Exhibition! Not seen it yet? Well worth a visit and can be viewed for two more days - Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd from 1 to 4pm. Admission free. 100 portraits of writers and poets, from Wales and elsewhere.
Dear Lover of Fine Words. A gentle reminder that the First Friday Evening with Peter Finch definitely goes ahead tomorrow, July 17th, at the Cwtsh when the weather will be more bearable. Hope you can make it for what is sure to be a very interesting talk.
Dear Lover of Fine Words!
Please Note: Owing to the present weather conditions, the Cwtsh First Friday, with Peter Finch, due to take place on Friday, July 10th has now been postponed to Friday, July 17th, starting at 7.30pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
‘Write In The Eye’ launches on Friday evening, 3rd July, 6-8 pm at the Cwtsh Gallery. Some 100 portraits in colour and black and white of Wales-based writers, the work of photographer John Briggs, are brought together in this one-of-a-kind must see exhibition.
