On April 4th, Save EWRASAC organised a poetry night in the theme of Rebirth to raise money and awareness for Edinburgh Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre. The theme was chosen partly as it tied in with spring and easter, but mainly as gaining help after being abused can help many women experience a form of rebirth or reinvention.
Photography: Astrid Meyer
Photography: Astrid Meyer
Photography: Astrid Meyer
MiKo Koko performing an original poem for the crowd. Photography: Anja Wolf
The night took place at The Forest Cafe in central Edinburgh, a volunteer-run cafe which welcomes artistic endeavours.
Photography: Astrid Meyer
Tracy Rosenberg performed a poem from her recently published book of poetry. Photography: Anja Wolf
Laura Mulcahy speaking to the group at The Forest Cafe. Photography: Astrid Meyer
Laura Mulcahy gave the crowd some background information about Edinburgh Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre and the 50% loss in funding they are facing as of May 2013. She explained her reasons for setting up the Save EWRASAC group and how others can support the centre and ensure they are able to maintain the services they offer to women who have been victims of sexual abuse.
Agnes Torok performing an original poem in front of the crowd in The Forest Cafe – the place was packed! Photography: Anja Wolf
Poets from all over the world performed on the night, and the evening featured published poets as well as complete beginners.
Photography: Astrid Meyer
Poetry night organiser Maria Vole introduced the evening and the poets. Photography: Astrid Meyer
Hannah McCooke performing an original poem. Photography: Astrid Meyer
First-time poet Amie Robertson caused quite a stir with her performance of an original poem which was a rap/speech/poem hybrid. Photography: Anja Wolf
Alex Pirks reading an original poem by Jonas Cimermanas. Photography: Astrid Meyer
Laura Mulcahy, founder of the Save EWRASAC group and fundraiser organiser read an original poem and wrapped the night up. Photography: Astrid Meyer
Laura Mulcahy and Maria Vole, the organisers of the poetry night. Photography: Astrid Meyer
A huge thanks to everyone who came down, and a special thanks to our amazing poets! We are holding another poetry night on the 16th of May – this time, the theme will be ‘Freedom’. The Facebook event with more information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/154946491340633.
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