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Charlie Jordan

Radio presenter, poet, event host and workshop facilitator

and welcome to Charlie’s web site.

We don’t like to gloat but... check out some of Charlie’s Latest reviews:

Ella Terratif: Review of “Smart Poets Open Mike” St Martin’s Hall, Birmingham. From “Behind The Arras: Pub and Club news”

“The first half was closed by a typically assured performance from past Birmingham Poet Laureate, Charlie Jordan. An abbreviated version of “Buddhism and Ben & Jerry”, her signature piece, was as enthralling and endearing as ever. Football Poetry is a neglected genre and Charlie has bravely, and successfully, made inroads into it.

Her poem about the Goalkeepers Glove is probably the most convincing piece of contemporary serious poetry around about football. After Albert Camus, there hasn’t been very much serious football literature so she is operating in uncluttered territory, but does have something to live up to.”

Gary Longden: Review of “West Brom Words” at the Library Theatre. From “Behind The Arras: Pub and Club news”

“Birmingham’s burgeoning performance poetry scene took a further step forwards with this event. It showcased past Birmingham Poet Laureate, local and national DJ, and most importantly die-hard Baggies fan, Charlie Jordan’s considerable talents.

Charlie has spent six months “hunkered down” inside The Hawthorns in order that the feats of the likes of Astle, Di Matteo and Hughes be recorded and celebrated by words as silky as a Laurie Cunningham dribble. She has done the club proud.”

Review of “Rhymes” at The Custard Factory:

“Charlie Jordan grabbed all the attention with a wonderful performance of, “Buddhism and Ben & Jerry’s”. This wistful tale of lost love for a man, but new love for Ice Cream is an absolute gem, which benefits considerably from the staging which is eerily reminiscent of Jackanory! A past Birmingham Poet Laureate herself, as well as a famous broadcaster and Breakfast DJ, her unassuming manner combined with a fierce dedication to performance continues to win her many fans.”