'How anyone could not enjoy an event run and hosted by the twin marvels that are Fergus and Maggie, those beautiful people, those wise and witty and unexpected angels, those fine upstanding pillars of the contradictions, I don't know. I had a lovely time visiting and looking at and listening to people I'd not met before, saying words I'd never heard before. Go, witness it for yourself.' [AF Harrold]
'Simply put, SpeakEasy ensures a great time for the listeners with short sharp slots that keep it punchy and entertaining. Good poetry needs good venues and good hosts and this is one of the best.' [Antony Owen]
‘A lovely venue (large comfy couches, very airy), full to the rafters, a passionate, madcap host, and a very appreciative audience - Worcester’s spoken word scene is in rude health.' [Ash Dickinson]
'One of the most fun and relaxing lit shows in which I've performed in the U.K. As a compere, Fergus McGonigal exudes true professionalism with touches of self-deprecating wit; the open mic is a good blend of seriousness and quirkiness; and the audience really gets into it. If you like poetry and find yourself in Worcestershire, I highly recommend this series.' [Jeff Cottrill]
'If SpeakEasy were a tin, it would do exactly what it says on it, being a place where one can indeed 'speak' 'easy', either from the stage, or at the bar. If only everything in life followed such simple rules. Equally welcoming to everyone, the atmosphere is relaxed and supportive. Just to be clear though, it's not a tin.' [Theo Theobald]
'It was a genuinely lovely evening with a good buzz. If I lived locally I'd come every time.' [Angela Topping]
‘SpeakEasy has introduced me to fantastic poets and given me the chance to inflict my puns on a tolerant audience. A regular, welcoming and vital celebration of words!’ [Neil Laurenson]
‘The crisp pace, engaging hosts and warm and appreciative audience makes SpeakEasy a not to be missed event for both listening and performance.’ [Clive Dee]
'This is a great venue for poets and writers to perform their work. With Fergus and Dame Maggie, and the many friends I have made, 'Speakeasy' has inspired me to find my own style.' [Timothy Stavert]
'The open mic and headline performers are excellent. I highly recommend it.' [Claire Walker]
'When I first came along to SpeakEasy I was impressed with how welcome I was made to feel, the style of the venue and quality and range of the performances. The three different reading slots and running time are spot on, and you get to walk by the river on the way back!' [Chris Hemingway]
'Simply put, SpeakEasy ensures a great time for the listeners with short sharp slots that keep it punchy and entertaining. Good poetry needs good venues and good hosts and this is one of the best.' [Antony Owen]
‘A lovely venue (large comfy couches, very airy), full to the rafters, a passionate, madcap host, and a very appreciative audience - Worcester’s spoken word scene is in rude health.' [Ash Dickinson]
'One of the most fun and relaxing lit shows in which I've performed in the U.K. As a compere, Fergus McGonigal exudes true professionalism with touches of self-deprecating wit; the open mic is a good blend of seriousness and quirkiness; and the audience really gets into it. If you like poetry and find yourself in Worcestershire, I highly recommend this series.' [Jeff Cottrill]
'If SpeakEasy were a tin, it would do exactly what it says on it, being a place where one can indeed 'speak' 'easy', either from the stage, or at the bar. If only everything in life followed such simple rules. Equally welcoming to everyone, the atmosphere is relaxed and supportive. Just to be clear though, it's not a tin.' [Theo Theobald]
'It was a genuinely lovely evening with a good buzz. If I lived locally I'd come every time.' [Angela Topping]
‘SpeakEasy has introduced me to fantastic poets and given me the chance to inflict my puns on a tolerant audience. A regular, welcoming and vital celebration of words!’ [Neil Laurenson]
‘The crisp pace, engaging hosts and warm and appreciative audience makes SpeakEasy a not to be missed event for both listening and performance.’ [Clive Dee]
'This is a great venue for poets and writers to perform their work. With Fergus and Dame Maggie, and the many friends I have made, 'Speakeasy' has inspired me to find my own style.' [Timothy Stavert]
'The open mic and headline performers are excellent. I highly recommend it.' [Claire Walker]
'When I first came along to SpeakEasy I was impressed with how welcome I was made to feel, the style of the venue and quality and range of the performances. The three different reading slots and running time are spot on, and you get to walk by the river on the way back!' [Chris Hemingway]