‘Pete (the Temp) verses Climate Change!’

Reviews:

‘Poetry’s answer to Mark Thomas…expert performance skills…able to make the depressing enjoyable.’

[Chortle]

‘The production was informative, funny, bleak at times, and rich. Pete is to be congratulated on his passion for a cleaner, greener world and even more so for his ability to engage a crowd through sheer talent.’

[The Argus, Brighton]

About the show:

Pete the Temp is a poet, a lover and a damn fine administrator! Watch him solve the climate change using only his mouth!

In this multimedia, theatrical, stand up poetry show, Pete tells the story of some of the sticky situations he gets into on his quest to stop climate chaos. Will he succeed? A personal tale of temp jobs, bank sieges, oil orgies and arrest.

Upcoming Dates:

Pete (the Temp) Verses Climate Change @ The Cockpit Theatre, London LAUNCH (introduced by Climate Justice Collective)  
Thu, 03 May 2012, 19:30 PM

Pete (the Temp) Verses Climate Change @ The Albany Theatre, London

Mon, 14 May 2012, 20:00 PM

Pete (the Temp) Verses Climate Change @ The Albany Theatre, London

Weds, 16 May 2012, 20:00 PM

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Produced by – renaissance one www.renaissanceone.co.uk

Dramaturgical support and outside eye – Leo Kay

Extra Direction – Simon Munnery

http://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/pete_the_temp_verses_climate_change

In solidarity with Occupy London, continuing with greater resolve than ever. See ‘Blog’ section for account of the 2 evictions the other night

In solidarity with the activists of St Pauls who are still stalking the London Stock Exchange now making them the longest running Occupy site in the world.
With thanks to Anthony Mortarelli on filming

Here is song I did on BBC World Service, minutes before midnight 2012 (37:00) ‘The Mayan Calendar was Right’

It was written the day before for the show. Check out Cat Brogan telling the presenter his building had been squatted (47:00) )
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20120101-0100a.mp3

Here is a piece particularly relevant to todays protests and occupations performed by London based Rachel Rose Reid and the Roundhouse Experimental Choir. I recorded this cast for Indiefeed Performance Poetry, US. I do a couple a month. Keep a look out for coming poe,s recorded live at Occupy London.

Also check out their archive – a treasure trove of stateside spoken word

http://www.indiefeedpp.libsyn.com/webpage/rachel-rose-reid-with-the-roundhouse-experimental-choir-dj-walde-music-director-london-stone

‘Politics Within Tent’ a new piece on the occupation extracts on the Guardian Book Podcast here (at the beginning and end)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/audio/2011/dec/02/guardian-books-podcast-money

‘Pied Pipers Calling’ @ St Pauls

How to get the most from slams with Pete The Temp

A workshop for people who want to improve their techniques as slammers, slam masters or promoters of spoken word

Pete the Temp is the Hammer & Tongue National Slam Champion and BBC Radio 4 South of England Slam Winner. He has carried out youth slam workshops and competitions in schools and youth centres and has competed in more slams than a WBC wrestler. He also has years of experience in running, promoting and hosting slams through the UK’s slam poetry organisation Hammer & Tongue.

Area’s that may be covered

- Exercises in sharpening your performance poetry techniques
- Discussion
- Practical advice on getting the most out of the rituals and communities of slam
- Individual constructive feedback on pieces
- Hand outs with useful contacts and tips

For would be slammers

- Are slams for me?
- Why are slams important / unimportant and what can be done with them?
- How can I choose and tailor my pieces to do well in a slam?
- How can I run an inclusive and successful slam and build a slam community?
- What slams are out there to take part in and how can my slam feed into other poetry slam networks?

To register your interest and secure your place contact / 01392 275741- 20 places available

When: Wednesday 16 November, 2-6pm
Where: The Winchester Pub, 39 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5PW
Tickets: FREE
Info: www.petethetemp.co.uk