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09

Apr 2026

7:30pm

Edge Street Live Presents - Henry Normal & Jan Brierton - An evening of poetry and laughs

Tickets

Thursday 9th April - Tickets £23.50 - Age guidance 14+ some swearing and light sexual references 

Henry Normal and Dubliner Jan Brierton present an evening of poetry and laughs. Henry will be reading poems from his new book 'An Alphabet of Storms' whilst Jans' poems reflect on being a wife, mother, daughter, sister and retired raver. Expect a highly engaging evening.

Jokes, stories and poetry from Radio 4's reticent poet, writer and TV and Film producer Henry Normal. A new fun packed show featuring his latest collection ‘A Quiet Promise’, "Not heard anything that jumps from hilarious to moving in such an intelligent, subtle way as Henry Normal's show" - Radio Times

In her live show Jan Brierton riffs on modern life, love and friendships, wellness and ageing , rage and domestic exasperation . Jan's poems reflect on being a wife, mother, daughter, sister and retired raver. Her rhythmic poems are all delivered in her Dublin brogue, with a cheeky knowing smile.Plus lots of stuff about tea, lipstick and biscuits.

Book signing: Jan and Henry's books will be available to buy on the evening and they can be available to sign during the interval and post show



Edge Street Live Presents - Henry Normal & Jan Brierton - An evening of poetry and laughs