INN CROWD RESIDENCIES 2020
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic INN CROWD Residencies invited applications from artists to become remote writers in residence at INN CROWD pubs across the country. Take a look below at some of the amazing work they have been up to:
Andrew James Brown: A Visit To The Local
A Visit to the Local aims to keep the pub in its rightful position at the centre of a community’s folk memory. In this work, memories from the pub’s community act as the inspiration for a series of poems. These will be shared with the community on postcards...
Mary Hargreaves: A Very Important Party
Click to read Mary’s special story for the Shoulder of Mutton or watch publican Bob reading some himself.
Louisa Ashton: Oh Sing Me Now a Strange Drunken Song
Louisa Ashton and The Elephant and Castle, Thurlaston present a mystery extravaganza!
Arji Manuelpillai: Poems for the People
Residency Region: Kent Led by poet and performer Arji Manuelpillai, this residency saw our poet interview 15 residents by phone and play a vibrant role in the the community Facebook pages of Allhallows in Kent. As a result of these connections and collaborations, a...
Brenda Read-Brown: Crowd Round
Partnered with: The New Inn, Norton Lindsey Working in association with: Live and Local Crowd Round will engage with pub regulars via social media or the phone, helping them to crystallise their thoughts about the pub they’ve been missing so much over the last few...
Dan Simpson: Best Words, Last Orders
Partnered with: Laxfield Low House, Suffolk Working in association with: Creative Arts East Dan Simpson is a writer, performer, producer, and educator. He makes highly engaging and contemporary work that is entertaining, smart, and funny. Social engagement and...
Stacey Sampson and Bethany Wells: It’s Your Round
Partnered with: The White Lion, Selling, Kent Working in association with: Applause Rural Touring Brand new to the INN CROWD family are Stacey Sampson and Bethany Wells. Stacey is a writer/facilitator who specialises in collaborating with communities to unearth hidden...
Jonny Fluffypunk: The Locked-Out Lock-In
Partnered with: The York Inn, Churchinford, Somerset Working in association with: TakeArt INN CROWD are delighted to welcome renowned stand-up poet Jonny Fluffypunk to sit as writer in residence at the wonderful York Inn, Churchinford. Jonny’s poetry and spoken word...
Adam Hughes: Locally Brewed
Partnered with: The Dog Inn, Belthorn, Lancashire Working in association with: SpotOn Adam Hughes is a playwright from Leeds now living in London whose work always aims to connect with non-traditional audiences. His first play Marching On Together was about the...
