Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp
Sun 8 Nov · 20:00
The New Adelphi Club
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Mike Watts launches his new poetry collection Self Checkout at The New Adelphi Club in Kingston upon Hull. The evening features readings from the book, music by Buckfast Tramp, a film screening, and a Q&A session with the author.
The official launch of Mike Watts' new collection "Self Checkout".with special guests Buckfast Tramp . Spoken Word Music Film and Q&A.
The official launch of Mike Watts' amazing new collection "Self Checkout". We will have Mike reading from his new collection, and music from the best band around, the brilliant Buckfast Tramp. We'll also have a One Hat Q and A with Mike, special book offers and a pre gig film show.
Mike Watts is described as the British Bukowski, with poetry that takes no prisoners but that also possesses a sympathetic and microscopic insight into the human condition.
He has a fine eye for detail and a flair for biting ironic humour which is both beautiful and harrowing,
Mike has appeared with John Cooper Clarke, Kate Tempest, Ian McMillan, and has published four collections of poetry.
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Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 20:00.
Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp is held at The New Adelphi Club in Hull (89 De Grey Street, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 2RU).
Entry to Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp is free.
The forecast for Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp is Overcast · 5°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The New Adelphi Club can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Mike Watts launches his new poetry collection Self Checkout at The New Adelphi Club in Kingston upon Hull. The evening features readings from the book, music by Buckfast Tramp, a film screening, and a Q&A session with the author.
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The official launch of Mike Watts' new collection "Self Checkout".with special guests Buckfast Tramp . Spoken Word Music Film and Q&A.
The official launch of Mike Watts' amazing new collection "Self Checkout". We will have Mike reading from his new collection, and music from the best band around, the brilliant Buckfast Tramp. We'll also have a One Hat Q and A with Mike, special book offers and a pre gig film show.
Mike Watts is described as the British Bukowski, with poetry that takes no prisoners but that also possesses a sympathetic and microscopic insight into the human condition.
He has a fine eye for detail and a flair for biting ironic humour which is both beautiful and harrowing,
Mike has appeared with John Cooper Clarke, Kate Tempest, Ian McMillan, and has published four collections of poetry.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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WhereThe New Adelphi Club
89 De Grey Street, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 2RU
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When is Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp?
Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 20:00.
Where is Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp taking place?
Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp is held at The New Adelphi Club in Hull (89 De Grey Street, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 2RU).
How much are tickets for Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp?
Entry to Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp is free.
What will the weather be like at Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp?
The forecast for Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp is Overcast · 5°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The New Adelphi Club can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp?
Tickets for Mike Watts’ Book Launch with special guests Buckfast Tramp can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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