Medway River Lit
"I thought Medway River Lit Festival thoughtful, thought-provoking,
kindly in spirit and invaluable for the region." Sir Ben Okri
BIG TROUBLE featuring Rachel Long and Cia Mangat
Thu 26 Nov
|Community Hire Space - Sun Pier House
Big Trouble is the longest running Medway live lit night and something of a Kent legend. As well as the traditional open-mic they have two great special guests.
Time & Location
26 Nov 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Community Hire Space - Sun Pier House, Medway St, Chatham ME4 4HF, UK
About the event
Medway River Lit presents - BIG TROUBLE hosted by David Dykes and Bethany Goodwill
Rachel Long’s 2026 collection Sparrow On The Rooftop has been described as a study of toxic love, crisis and recovery, at once moving and whip-smart, from one of our brightest stars in poetry. Cia Mangat is a writer and zinemaker from London. Her work has been published in fourteen poems, gal-dem, Propel, and bath magg, and has been broadcast by the BBC. Her debut pamphlet Lobe is out with The Poetry Business.
Access and event info:
· The Community Hire Space is on the first floor. There is a lift and stairs.
· There is an accessible toilet adjacent to the room.
· The café/bar is on the second floor. There is a lift and two flights of stairs.
Tickets
General Admission
Sale ends
26 Nov, 21:00
Free ticket for one entry.
£+Ticket service fee
Total
£0.00