Refill those ink pots and sharpen your quills, Poetry is Dead’s new issue is out soon. And this time with some funny people. To help launch their Humour Issue, Poetry is Dead is hosting a variety show, featuring poets, comedians and even some poets-cum-comedians. For your listening and seeing pleasure, there will be a plethora of readings, performances and sketches from issue contributors and local comedians.
Unfamiliar with the publication? Poetry is Dead is a semi-annual magazine full of poetry (obviously), art, reviews and essays, with an overarching mission to connect poetry and non-poetry readers. Sara Bynoe, a prolific Vancouver comedy performer let us in on what to expect from the variety show launch party (let’s hope there’s some debauchery!)
Sad Mag: How did you get involved with the Humour Issue Variety Show?
Sara Bynoe: I’m not exactly sure. It probably happened over Bangas at The Union. I contributed a poem to the humour issue. Oh and, I’ve been working for months to become Dina [Del Bucchia, the Humour Issue’s guest editor]’s BFF. My work seems to be paying off.
SM: What will you be performing?
SB: I’m in the opening piece and Cynara Geissler and I have been paired up to do a thing. I will not be reading any poetry. All I can say is that it’s going to involve music.
SM: Who are you looking forward to seeing perform?
SB: Everyone. It’s a great group of people. Don’t make me choose!
SM: What can the audience expect from the show?
SB: I’m expecting variety. Expect the unexpected. Here’s a tip, the bar will be open during the show. At least that’s what I’ve heard.
If poetry and comedy is your thing, then here’s your chance to see those two live. There will be some guaranteed knee-slappers.
Get tickets for the show here!
Wednesday March 26th, 2014
Tickets: $20.00
Doors: 7:00 pm
Show starts: 8:00 pm
Venue: Performance Works
1218 Cartwright St
Granville Island