Alice & Marek are Words2Music: a unique blend of performance poetry, live ambient music and multimedia to accompany the mood of the words. Powerful, reflective and some funny ones too!
Words2Music started by doing an event for a Ukraine disabled children’s charity (Bright Kids) and perform at theatres, galleries, arts centres. Published by Macmillan Charity.
Alice and Marek: backgrounds in stand-up comedy: Alice (East 15 Acting School) Winner ITV’s Take the Mic, Harry Hill MC, Ruby Wax Show BBC1. Published poet, most recently Funny and Uplifting Tales available on Amazon and Waterstones. Marek, joint runner up at the BBC comedy awards with Russell Howard, has performed in many bands. Alice and Marek also professional care home entertainers.
Words2Music perform poetry and music at UK cabaret venues. Topics explored include mental health, hope, environment, war, ghosts, mindfulness, saucy humour, even Victorian prostitution. Each short poem starts with a little story to explain why the poem was written.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaSJrwoXmsk
Reviews
If anyone wasn't awake, they are now!
- Salma El-Wardany, Breakfast Show Host, BBC Radio London after live poetry performance by Alice
Venue Accessibility:Assistance Dogs WelcomeWheelchair AccessibleAccessible ToiletAge suitability: 16+ (Restriction)Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.Content Warnings: Strong Language References to Mental IllnessAdditional Content Warning: Some poems explore mental health from a positive and empowering point of view. There is no strong language embedded in any of the poems but we have included this warning just in case the odd word slips out!