Working Verse Collective are three lads on a mission and their mission statement is this: Eloquence is fine. But "eloquence is irrelevant when nobody in the room knows what you meant..." Join poets Dave Viney, Kieren King and Benny-jo Zahl as they expertly weave humour, insight and the unexpected throughout their quest to discover if they have "The Right Stuff" - and what that actually is and if they want it anyway. It may well be one small step for man, but it's One Giant Leap for Ladkind. The Prequel to the Sequel includes 'Amateur Thematics', their acclaimed poetry theatre piece which premiered at The Lowry theatre in 2012. "They're honest and mischievous, insightful and daft, accessible and poetic." -Jackie Hagan, poet & comedian "Unique and refreshing." - Joy France, Write Out Loud "The boys have given Manchester's poetry scene a much needed shot in the arm." - Gerry Potter, poet & playwright "Working Verse are three men who love football, music, pubs, clubs and poems... To read this book is to take a trip through the lives of lads who are not your typical poetic voices" - Dominic Berry, poet & director Adult poetry / show script.