Simon Maddrell
Poet, Editor, Educator & Performer.
Sixth pamphlet ‘Patient L1’ out Feb 2025.
Debut collection with Out-Spoken Press, Feb 2026.
linkin.bio/simonmaddrell
- Reposted by Simon MaddrellThe third poem in PERVERSE 9G is 'a zebra is an ass with stripes' by Simon Maddrell @simonmaddrell.bsky.social. Read all five poems in this section here: perverse.substack.com/p/perverse-9g
- So excited about my debut poetry collection, my nails have changed colour! @outspokenpress.bsky.social Get a signed copy here: simonmaddrell.sumupstore.com/product/lamp...
- Delighted to be in the latest issue of Dust Magazine — risking life & limb exposing a national treasure… www.dustpoetry.co.uk/post/human-b...
- Our NEW ISSUE featuring 30 remarkable new poems and stunning cover art by printmaker Molly Lemon is LIVE. You can read it all here: www.dustpoetry.co.uk/issues/categ... We hope you enjoy this issue and look forward to hearing what you think 🧡✨
- Reposted by Simon MaddrellDelighted to have my poem, ‘Flight’ included in issue 15, Dear World, of Dust Poetry. With thanks to the editors, Tara and Catherine.
- Our NEW ISSUE featuring 30 remarkable new poems and stunning cover art by printmaker Molly Lemon is LIVE. You can read it all here: www.dustpoetry.co.uk/issues/categ... We hope you enjoy this issue and look forward to hearing what you think 🧡✨
- Reposted by Simon MaddrellWe’re delighted to share with you the cover for LAMPING WILD RABBITS, the debut collection by @simonmaddrell.bsky.social forthcoming 12 February 2026. PRE-ORDERS are up now / outspokenldn.com/rabbits
- Delighted to share the cover and publisher blurb for my debut poetry collection – out Feb 12th but available for pre-order from @outspokenpress.bsky.social www.outspokenldn.com/shop/rabbits
- Wonderfully kind blog about my performance at Poetry Cafe Eastbourne on Tuesday 9th. It was a pleasure to perform to such an attentive and appreciative audience. poetrycafeeastbourne.wixsite.com/home/post/si...
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- You only need to read the first poem of Natalie Shapero‘s Stay Dead to know how good her new collection from @outspokenpress.bsky.social is going to be.
- I’m very proud to have had three pamphlets published by @polari.press I stand “full square behind” Peter Collins and their commitment to platforming LGBTQ+ voices.
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- New Pamphlet Alert!!!! Out July. 20% Off pre-orders. Jo & Ni Go Cruising Limited Edition of 100 This wonderful stitched pamphlet contains 'found poems' from the holiday journal of teacher, poet, playwright and activist Nigel Young (1946-2022). simonmaddrell.sumupstore.com/product/jo-a...
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- #gaza #freepalestine #stopthegenocide #endwarcrimes #permanentceasefire #stopstarvation #endtheoccupation #endapartheid #endarmssalestoisrael #nospyplanes
- For those who love my garden pics — I have four ‘garden themed’ poems featured in the latest episode of Poetry Worth Hearing Read here: www.poetryworthhearing.biz/post/poetry-... Listen here: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/kat...
- Delighted to be in this Sídhe Press anthology available from here: www.sidhe-press.eu/books/to-lay... @sidhepress.bsky.social Proceeds to Gaza
- They should be significantly ‘Water Positive’ in the areas they site these places. By their very nature they are in semi-arid areas where water stress is a problem already. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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- From 18-25 March, #BigGive is doubling every donation made to @creativefutureuk.bsky.social 📣 The Writers’ Award is the only free to enter national writing competition for ALL underrepresented writers. Your donation will help keep it free! Donate: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #ArtsForImpact
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- Interview on Manx Radio Spotlight programme about my verse memoir in the voice of Jonathan Blake ‘Patient L1’ from Polari Press. @polari.press @jonb-2149.bsky.social @manxradio.bsky.social
- Delighted to appear as a TLC Showcase talking about the two Free Reads I received thanks to @newwritingsouth.bsky.social and @arvonfoundation.bsky.social for my new — but yet to be finalised — debut collection with @outspokenpress.bsky.social literaryconsultancy.co.uk/resources/sh...
- Thanks so much to @hollyannepoet.bsky.social and @clairewalkerpoetry.bsky.social fir publishing this poem
- I now have a website — supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England Thanks @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Link in bio www.simonmaddrell.com
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- Patient L1 Launch also on YouTube Live @polari.press www.youtube.com/live/ffZygJi...
- ZOOM TONIGHT Online Launch of Patient L1 Monday 24th Feb –– 7.30 to 8.30pm Readings by Simon Maddrell & Jonathan Blake Q&A with Jonathan Blake Free Zoom Registration: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @polari.press @jonb-2149.bsky.social
- Jack from Big Boys doing a Mike Jackson impersonation — meet the real one at Jonathan Blake @jonb-2149.bsky.social Patient L1 book launch at Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social Fri 21st Feb tickets in bio Poetry & Perverts meet LGSM Legends #lgbthistorymonth #lgsm #HIV #bigboys @polari.press
- Patient L1 – The Jonathan Blake verse memoir – is out now with Polari Press polari.press/shop/books/p... www.gscene.com/features/int... @polari.press @jonb-2149.bsky.social
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- Probably a very apposite day to share some poems about Palestine published in the great @culturematters.bsky.social anthology 'We are All Palestinian' www.culturematters.org.uk/product/we-a... #FreePalestine #SayNoToEthnicCleansing
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- Article in Manx Independent's 'Island Life' section sponsored by Isle of Man Arts Council about the book 'Patient L1' from Polari Press. Check out pre-orders and launch events at linkin.bio/simonmaddrell @polari.press @jonb-2149.bsky.social @thecommonpress.bsky.social @positiveeast.bsky.social
- In Koli Jean Bofane (Congo Inc: Le testament de Bismarck, 2014) “When a fish cries in the water, do you notice?”
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- Nominated for an Oscar There is so much to break your heart in this film, but what really got me was seeing the Israeli Army pour concrete into a well and gleefully cut water pipes with chain saws. I nominate the Israeli Govt. as monsters. #freepalestine #stoptheoccupation
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- Delighted to be reading at this event We're Still Here Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, London, SE8 4RJ THURSDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2025 AT 6:30 PM www.outsavvy.com/event/25040/...
- “On the face of it, this is a story about an incredible survivor… but it’s actually a story about love. And that ‘love is love’ in whatever shape.” www.iomtoday.co.im/news/enterta... @jonb-2149.bsky.social @polari.press
- Beyond delighted to be having my debut poetry collection published by Anthony Anaxagorou and Out-Spoken — out next February 2026. Some dreams do come true! www.outspokenldn.com/blog/2025/1/...
- Launches of Patient L1 from @polaripress Launch Event Tickets: linkin.bio/simonmaddrell Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Photo: Mareike Günsche
- Honoured to feature in this anthology from @culturematters.bsky.social in aid of @medicalaidpal.bsky.social www.culturematters.org.uk/we-are-all-p...
- Patient L1 by Simon Maddrell from Polari Press 'I’ll live a lot longer than you think' This verse memoir speaks in the voice of a man called Jonathan Blake. #lgbthm #lgbthistorymonth #hiv Pre-orders: polari.press/shop/books/p...
- The Common Press Thurs 20th Feb –– 7 for 7.30pm Simon Maddrell Robert Hamberger reading Nude Against A Rock Q&A with Jonathan Blake www.outsavvy.com/event/24870/... Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @thecommonpress.bsky.social
- London Launch of Patient L1 Positive East Fri 21st Feb –– 7.30-8.30pm Reading by Jonathan Blake with Simon Maddrell Q&A with Mike Jackson, Co-founder, LGSM Link: link.outsavvy.com/patient-l1-l... Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
- Brighton Launch of Patient L1 Lunch Positive Weds 19th Feb –– 7-8pm Reading by Jonathan Blake with Simon Maddrell Q&A with Jonathan Blake Link: link.outsavvy.com/patient-l1-b... Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
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- ‘I’ll live a lot longer than you think’ Jonathan Blake, Patient L1 by Simon Maddrell Polari Press @polari.press
- ‘I’ll live a lot longer than you think’ Jonathan Blake, Patient L1 by Simon Maddrell Polari Press @polari.press
