Words & Ideas

The Hungry Poet

Welcome to the kitchen of hilarious and heartfelt sustenance.

$28.00
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A cartoon woman with short curly black hair holds a cooked chicken drum stick in one and and a piece of cheese in the other. She has red lipstick and is licking her lips. She is wearing a top with red stripes and love hearts and is looking lustfully at the food.
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  • Written and Performed by: Katie Lohner

Lonesome cowgirl seeks adventurous audience for a steamy night of erotic and comical spoken word. Must love chicken, poetry and country twang. Come indulge your senses in this ceremonial dance of words. She’ll make ya wanna lick the plate clean.
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  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Blind or Low Vision Rating: Fully Accessible

  • Age suitability: MA15+

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Haze Effects, Mild Coarse Language, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Full: $28.00

  • Concession: $24.00

  • Member discounts available

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Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

8:30pm

Jimmy Watsons - The Blue Room

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Wednesday, 11 October 2023

8:30pm

Jimmy Watsons - The Blue Room

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Thursday, 12 October 2023

8:30pm

Jimmy Watsons - The Blue Room

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Friday, 13 October 2023

8:30pm

Jimmy Watsons - The Blue Room

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

8:30pm

Jimmy Watsons - The Blue Room

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