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Aakanksha Surve

Iconic Dublin poet Stephen James Smith to perform live in the capital

Iconic poet and playwright Stephen James Smith will be performing in Dublin next month.

The Dubliner, who has been central to the rise of the vibrant spoken word scene in Ireland, will be taking to the stage at The Sugar Club on October 3 at 8 pm.

Tickets are priced at €16.

Stephen will be joined by legendary Manchester poet Tony Walsh as a special guest on the full Ireland and UK tour.

The two are set regale the audience for over 90 minutes with poems of sorrow and joy, no doubt new stories will arise on the journey.

Stephen’s commissioned spoken word videos (including Dublin You Are, My Ireland) have amassed over 3 million views online in partnership with: Creative Ireland, Listowel Writers' Week, Dublin Culture Company, St. Patrick's Festival.

These have lead to him performing at high profile events in: London Palladium, Nuyorican Poets Café, New York, Cultural Centre Irlandais, Paris, National Concert Hall, The Abbey Theatre, Vicar Street, Glastonbury Festival and many more.

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