George The Poet Performs at the Everyman Cinema, Bristol on the 18th April 2018
Posted on: 09 Apr 2018George The Poet is to perform his spoken word poetry at the Everyman Cinema in Bristol on Wednesday the 18th April, with fresh offerings which he describes as akin to “Rick and Morty doing a TED Talk”.
Born George Mpanga in North West London, the young artist is known for delving into social and political issues through his rap and poetry. Since undertaking a degree in Politics, Psychology and Sociology at Cambridge from 2010 to 2013, George has been nominated for various awards including a shortlist for Critics’ Choice Award at the BRITS in 2015. He has truly been ‘one to watch’, collaborating with artists such as Chase & Status, as well as recently being elected as a Member of the National Council of Arts Council for England. 
His work is influenced by an amalgamation of rappers and poets such as Dizzee Rascal, Tupac, Maya Angelou and George Watsky. Named 'Have You Heard George's Podcast?’, his upcoming tour will entertain audiences through a fusion of musical storytelling and satirical commentary based on his own personal experiences.
Generating a reach beyond his performance, the artist has also created an app - ‘The Search Party’. Along with lyrics and videos of his work, it allows audiences to find out more about the issues he confronts and directs them towards ways to help an array of social causes discussed within his poetry. 
George’s Bristol show will take place in Screen 1 of the Everyman Cinema, located at 44 Whiteladies Road on Wednesday 18th April from 8pm. Tickets are priced at £21 each and can be purchased here.
The remaining two performances of the tour will also take place at Everyman cinemas, in Birmingham on Friday 11th May and in London on Thursday 28th June. For a unique and thought provoking night, get your tickets now!
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Iona is a final year Biomedical Science Undergraduate at the University of Bristol. Her passions include blogging, walks by the harbour and exploring new cocktail venues. Iona is working with 365Bristol as part of the Santander Internship scheme for spring and summer 2018.
