The Shelley Memorial Presents - A Sparkling Evening of Poetry and Jazz

Poet and broadcaster Robin Ince and Brighton-based jazz combo, Sloth in the City, deliver a sparkling evening of poetry and jazz Join us at St Margaret’s Church, Warnham, for a sparkling evening of poetry, music and celebration. In a performance brimming with energy and emotion, award-winning comedian, writer, broadcaster and poet, Robin Ince reads poems from his recently published collections, Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth and Let the Quiet Ones Rise. Fans of the hit BBC Radio 4 show The Infinite Monkey Cage, which Robin co‑presented for many years, will know they’re in for something special. The energy levels are set to continue with music from the excellent father-and-son jazz duo Sam and Jacob Burgess, who bring together two generations of jazz musicianship in an intimate performance faeturing piano and bass. The winning poems from the 2026 poetry competition will be introduced by Sussex poet and Steyning festival legend Simon Zec with prizes handed out by this year's judge, the Brighton based performance poet Bassie Gracie. Our host for the evening is BBC Radio 4 Presenter Chris Aldridge, guiding us through the programme with his unrivalled warmth and wit. At the end of the evening, Robin will be available for book signings.