- Music
- 26 Jun 18
Spoken Word Artist Stephen James Smith Announces Button Factory Show
Dublin-based poet and playwright, Stephen James Smith, has been confirmed for a full-seated show in the Button Factory later this year.
Smith has been central to the rise of the vibrant spoken word scene in Ireland today.
He has performed at high profile events and venues such as Electric Picnic, Other Voices, The National Concert Hall in Dublin and The Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles.
In 2018, he was commissioned to write a poem to highlight the between England and Ireland Six Nations clash on Paddy’s Day. The poem entitled “Bring it Home” amassed over 750,000 views across the weekend.
Stephen facilitates poetry workshops in schools around Ireland and is artist in residence with Dunamaise Arts Centre and Laois Arts Office. His poetry is included on the syllabus at Western Connecticut State University and his work has been translated into multiple languages.
His debut collection, 'Fear Not', is published by Arlen House and will be launched in Dublin at Poetry Ireland on Parnell Square.
The show takes place on November 24. Tickets -- priced at €15 -- go on sale Friday, June 29 at 9am.
