Hammer and Tongue Hackney

Renowned Hammer and Tongue event comes to The Book Club along with special guests of astronomic proportions.

Thick Richard has been pedaling his potty-mouthed poems for the last 15 years and his cynical, jet black humour and intelligent wordplay have earned him much respect from both artists and audiences. Staceyann Chin is a fulltime writer and activist and the recipient of the 2007 Power of the Voice Award from The Human Rights Campaign, the 2008 Safe Haven Award from Immigration Equality and countless others. She unapologetically identifies as Caribbean and Black, Asian and lesbian, woman and resident of New York City. Open Mic Slam: 8 places available for a chance to showcase your own words to a friendly audience.