Join us for an open mic night celebrating new Black voices at the Irish Writers Centre MC'd by Dafe Orugbo!
Join us for the return of our 'Takin the Mic' reading series! This edition will celebrate and welcome new Black writers to the stage, in celebration of Black History Month.
Poets, writers, playwrights, songwriters - whatever your work is apply here as part of our open call to be one of the 10 writers selected to read on the night.
MC'd by multidisciplinary artist Dafe Orgubo
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More about the host:
Dafe Orugbo is an award-winning artist. In 2025 he was selected for the Abbey Theatre's prestigious Box of Tricks program. His was one of the 10 scripts selected out of 250 applicants. That same script (Am I The A**hole?) premiered at Dublin Fringe Festival in September 2025, supported by Fishamble, where it was met with a sold-out run in Smock Alley's main space.
In early 2025, Dafe premiered another production, Fin.-The Harbinger of Death, at the Scene+Heard festival. It was also a sold-out show.
Additionally, Dafe has gained international recognition as part of the hip-hop duo Tebi Rex, with whom he has toured Ireland, the UK, and Europe. He is particularly interested in art that centres on the audience's experience.
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The Irish Writers Centre would like to thank Dublin City Council for their support.
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
Location
Irish Writers Centre
19 Parnell Square North
D01 E102 Dublin 1
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