A event on Thursday 2nd June. The event starts at 19:00.
Ringing in summer, June and the bank holiday is our next beautiful Tonic night. We love to celebrate music and spoken word talents in the South West and further afield!
Come for the short Open Mic, Scratch Showcase of brand new material, the Q&A, Half-Time Scratch and headline set by spoken word superstar Kathryn O'Driscoll.
If you fancy getting on the Open Mic, you'll be invited to pop your name in a hat to be drawn at random. This is to increase inclusivity for those who can't make it to our venue for the very beginning of doors opening.
HEADLINER
Kathryn O’Driscoll is a spoken word poet, writer and activist from Bath, England. She talks openly about disabilities, mental health, LGBTQIA+ issues and joys and gender politics in her wide range of poems.
Kathryn is a former UK Slam Champion and a World Slam Finalist (2021). Aside from performing poetry across the South West, she has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, at multiple UK National competitions, on BBC Radio Bristol and was featured on the BAFTA-winning Sky Arts spoken word TV show Life and Rhymes.
She has a first class degree in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University and her debut collection, Cliff Notes, was released with Verve Poetry Press in 2022.
Cliff Notes will be available for purchase on the night.
VENUE
In Via Lactea – Ground Floor St Bartholomew’s House, Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 2NH.
TICKETS
Tickets are £7 on the door.
We now accept card payments.
ACCESS & INCLUSION
Both Tonic and venue, In Via Lactea, are LGBTQIA+ friendly.
The venue has wheelchair access.
The venue does not sell alcohol but has a wide range of delicious food and drinks, including super vegan & veggie options.
You are welcome to bring along your own alcoholic drinks, but soft drinks will need to be bought at the venue - they've got a super selection!
TRAVEL
For public transport from Bristol Temple Meads station, take the 72 Bus and hop off at The Centre (C12).
For car parking, the nearest is NCP Car Park Rupert Street.
POST-SHOW HANGOUT
We love spending time together after each show. Whether it's your first time at a Tonic event or you're a member of our extended family, everyone is welcome to meet, chat, cheers and all that jazz following the main show runtime. We will head from the venue to The Christmas Steps pub.
Entry requirements:
Come for the short Open Mic, Scratch Showcase of brand new material, the Q&A, Half-Time Scratch and headline set by spoken word superstar Kathryn O'Driscoll.
If you fancy getting on the Open Mic, you'll be invited to pop your name in a hat to be drawn at random. This is to increase inclusivity for those who can't make it to our venue for the very beginning of doors opening.
HEADLINER
Kathryn O’Driscoll is a spoken word poet, writer and activist from Bath, England. She talks openly about disabilities, mental health, LGBTQIA+ issues and joys and gender politics in her wide range of poems.
Kathryn is a former UK Slam Champion and a World Slam Finalist (2021). Aside from performing poetry across the South West, she has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, at multiple UK National competitions, on BBC Radio Bristol and was featured on the BAFTA-winning Sky Arts spoken word TV show Life and Rhymes.
She has a first class degree in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University and her debut collection, Cliff Notes, was released with Verve Poetry Press in 2022.
Cliff Notes will be available for purchase on the night.
VENUE
In Via Lactea – Ground Floor St Bartholomew’s House, Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 2NH.
TICKETS
Tickets are £7 on the door.
We now accept card payments.
ACCESS & INCLUSION
Both Tonic and venue, In Via Lactea, are LGBTQIA+ friendly.
The venue has wheelchair access.
The venue does not sell alcohol but has a wide range of delicious food and drinks, including super vegan & veggie options.
You are welcome to bring along your own alcoholic drinks, but soft drinks will need to be bought at the venue - they've got a super selection!
TRAVEL
For public transport from Bristol Temple Meads station, take the 72 Bus and hop off at The Centre (C12).
For car parking, the nearest is NCP Car Park Rupert Street.
POST-SHOW HANGOUT
We love spending time together after each show. Whether it's your first time at a Tonic event or you're a member of our extended family, everyone is welcome to meet, chat, cheers and all that jazz following the main show runtime. We will head from the venue to The Christmas Steps pub.
Entry requirements:
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