Word in Hand is Sydney’s premier and most diverse performance and storytelling gig, held on the first Tuesday of every second month at the Red Rattler in Marrickville. Expect to see poetry, rhyme, song, movement and more by artists from across the nation and the world. Their work will light a fire u…
April feature acts Felicia Foxx, Malaika Green and Mohammad Awad share their work onstage at the Red Rattler, Marrickville. Featuring segments of their live performances, plus backstage interviews. This episode contains references to violence and mental illness: take care.
Candy Royalle and the Freed Radicals performing an explosive, raw, fierce set: it was also Candy's last show before she moved to the next dimension in late June 2018. This episode contains references to grief, loss and gender-based violence: take care.
The Travelling Sisters bring their comedic storytelling and song all the way from Brisbane, supported by Matilda Langford and MC Kronic, two First Nations writers from the NSW south coast.
Gabrielle Journey Jones presents drumming, spoken word and audience percussion. Betty Grumble performs sex clown wonders and new poetry. Plus open mic and interviews with the artists!
Hani Abdile shares poetry of strength, politics, and 'why we write'. Annaliese Constable tells a story about the most terrifying (and loving?) massage she's received. Plus Andrew Cox and Belinda Lopez on open mic!
Hip-hip extraordinaire Omar Musa, multidisciplinary performer Nancy J Denis and new poetry duo Lewa (Stelly Gappasauress and Mel Ree)! Live feature performances as well as some pieces from open mic. The February show marks Word in Hand's relaunch at the Red Rattler, an artist-run venue dedicated to creative expression and community.