We've got poetry at the Stingo off to a big and beautiful start, and now we're on our way to even better things... in week two, our feature poet will be the one, the only LIZ SKITCH, from the exotic locale of Thomastown (possibly via the back of the couch). Liz performs poetry, spoken word, comedy, music, and sometimes all of those things at once, with her customary aplomb. Of course, there'll be plenty of room on the open mic for you all to share your own poetryspokenwordcomedymusic with us all. Bring old poems and new poems, old friends and new friends, but most of all bring yourself. Whatever will happen this Saturday will be unexpected, and it will be amazing. We can't wait to see you all!

MORE ABOUT THE FEATURE:
One of Melbourne’s most dynamic new poets, Liz Skitch is an award-winning performer, director and theatre-maker with a background in clown, comedy and physical theatre. She is best known as the founder of legendary alternative comedy cabaret, the Moulin Beige and her theatre shows have toured nationally and internationally. Blending spoken word, comedy, and theatre Skitch’s new performance poetry show, “Down the Back of the Couch” premiered at the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Skitch is looking forward to sharing poems from “Down the Back of the Couch” as well as some new pieces from the heart with the Melbourne Poetry Community.

COST: Free

ACCESSIBILITY: Step up to access to venue. Staff can assist with entry for wheelchair users. Toilets may be too narrow for wheelchair access.