Poetry as spoken word performance is sweeping the world as the new live entertainment.
A few years ago, three local poets Rachel Doré, Chris Gallavin, and Tim Saunders combined forces with four-piece Celtic-style band Ceol Manawatū, to present Magpies – The Poetry Show, designed as a dynamic mix of original poems and original music.
After wowing audiences in Whanganui with their blend of soulfulness and irreverent fun, and with Gallavin and Doré each having successful solo performances under their belts, Magpies are in Manawatū for one show at Café Royale on Sunday.
The trio of poets, Manawatū farmer Tim Saunders, Massey University's Chris Gallavin, and former Aucklander, facilitator and writer Rachel Doré were brought together by their love of poetry.
The idea to perform as Magpies with Ceol Manawatū came up when they were discussing the power of poetry as multi-layered story-telling that could be accessible to everyone.