We call this news but you might have other ideas: How the Clerkenwell ARTSlab will save us
We’re into our eleventh season of curating the Clerkenwell ARTSlab at The Betsey Trotwood in Farringdon. This venerable old pub is the perfect place to get stuck in to the best poetry, comedy and music to be found in London and bit beyond. It has a chandelier, tables, chairs, a PA and a very friendly landlord who lets us get on with putting on stuff we like.
Founded as John Hegley and Friends ages ago, by the nation’s favourite poet John Hegley, the ARTSlab has gone through a shocking transformation under the stewardship of Diego Brown and the Good Fairy, Jane Ireland, and Kieron Hunter.
Every First Wednesday of the month you will hear song, music, poetry, comedy, experimentation, story and other stuff perfectly pitched to put a smile on even the least smiley faces. Chock full of surprises and cake, every Clerkenwell ARTSlab night is a one-off that asks only that you Get Stuck In. Which means you might find yourself singing, clapping in or out of time, shaking your booty, reciting a poem, telling a story, drawing a picture, making up a government policy or planning your next visit.
Come along and try it. You can ask for your money back if you don’t have a super time.