London Book And Poetry Events: 23-29 May
Including Orange Prize readings, Vogon poetry, Edward Lear, Cassandra Clare and Rachel Caine.
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Lit Preview: Edward Lear Nonsense Night And Exhibition @ Poetry Cafe
Art and performance poetry inspired by the master of nonsense verse.
London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 20-26 May
Our pick of next week’s gigs, including Humphrey Ker, Austentatious, Andrew Lawrence and Frankie Boyle.
Rents Still Rising In London
The cost of renting has risen 4.5% over the last year.
Extra, Extra
A round-up of today’s other happenings
Preview: London Green Fair @ Regents Park
Environmentally friendly fun, and delicious food, 9-10 June.
Lit Preview: Vogon Poetry Slam @ Hackney Picturehouse
Hear some of the third worst poetry in the universe.
London Underground To Be Prosecuted Over Runaway Train
In pleasanter news, the new tube map cover is a birdie drawn by Tracey Emin.
Book Grocer: 16-22 May
Book, poetry and spoken word events in London this week, including Mark Haddon, Hilary Mantel and Kate Summerscale.
Camden Scores £1.2m Parking Fines From One Street
Dodgy parking on Southampton Row makes it the most-fined London street in 2011.
