Have a favorite fan fic to share? An old diary entry to release into the ether? What about a steamy love poem? Plot and Bothered is a new poetry and literature night all about confessions! Bring your favorite tales of romance, childhood crushes, silly sex stories, and fan fantasies.

Evening will include an open mic from 8pm

If you wanna take part in the open mic email rainagreifer@gmail.com

Headliners:

Malaika Kegode and Handina Dutiro

Malaika Kegode and Handina Dutiro are sisters from Devon, based in Bristol. Malaika – the older of the two – is a writer and spoken word artist with a background in film and theatre, while younger sister Handina is a songwriter and self-taught music producer. The pair grew up singing and playing instruments together, bonded by a love and passion for music. Since then, Malaika has gone on to write and perform professionally across a variety of stages including her autobiographical spoken word gig/theatre show 'Outlier’ (Bristol Old Vic), and science pop kids show The Colour of Dinosaurs (Otic. & Lloyd Coleman). Similarly, Handina’s musical prowess has led to them playing with bands Disaster Clinic and ZENA at festivals around the country, such as Valley Fest, Harbour Festival and BIMM Live.

The pair are developing "if anyone wants me, I'll be in my room" through MAYK's I Like It. What Is It? residencies, exploring the links between sisterhood, anger and Spongebob Squarepants.

Anita Karla Kelly

Anita Karla Kelly’s stage play, Buzzing, was part of Bristol Old Vic’s Rep season 2020, tackling sexuality, mental health and teenagers. Anita was part of Sphinx 30 women’s playwright initiative where she wrote ‘Fish Tank’. Part of Royal Court Theatre and Graeae’s ‘write to play’. Commissioned by Theatre Royal Plymouth and Graeae theatre for The Day the Birds Disappeared

Her monologue Flesh, was voted as one of the top eight monologues written in lockdown by The Guardian. Her radio piece Red Flags produced with Naked Productions received Highly Commended at the BBC Audio Awards 2021. Currently she is writing a graphic novel Land of the Pretty funded by the arts council. 

Anita’s poetry and short stories have been published in Dangerous Women, Comma Press, Bath Flash Fiction and more. She has been short listed by Bristol Short Story Prize, Creative Futures amongst others.