The Madrid Review LIVE: Vinos and Verse with Matthew Stewart
Wine wins! Glory in verse! Poetry, Spanish wine, stories, and conversation in one of Madrid’s most atmospheric cultural spaces.
Join poet and wine expert Matthew Stewart for a lively evening at María Pandora — the candlelit cultural bar tucked beside Las Vistillas in the heart of La Latina.
Published in The Spectator and widely respected in contemporary poetry circles, Matthew Stewart is a poet, blogger, and wine trade professional splitting his time between Extremadura, Spain, and West Sussex, UK. He operates the Rogue Strands poetry blog and co-runs the Rogue Strands poetry reading series, championing both established and emerging poets.
His collections include Whatever You Do, Just Don’t (HappenStance Press, 2023) and The Knives of Villalejo (Eyewear, 2017), praised for its precision, resonance, and vivid evocation of life in Spain. His work explores landscape, memory, wine culture, personal history, and the experience of living between Spain and the UK.
On the night:
-Poetry readings
-Conversation on Spanish wines and wine culture
-Audience Q&A
-Advice on getting started with poetry readings and publishing
-Raffle prizes featuring selected Spanish wines
Whether you’re a poetry lover, wine enthusiast, aspiring writer, or simply looking for a brilliant midweek night out, Vinos and Verse promises a warm, lively, and unforgettable evening for Madrid’s creative and international community.
We look forward to seeing you on the 27th May!
This event is organised by Jayne Marshall and James Hartley.
Jayne Marshall is a writer and editor. Her first book A Line Drawn or Printed: Six Routes Through Madrid was recently published by Modern Odyssey Books. She is also Associate Editor of The Madrid Review
James Hartley is the founder and editor of The Madrid Review, a bilingual literary magazine based in Madrid and showcasing emerging and established writers worldwide. In recent issues, the magazine has had the pleasure of interviewing the likes of Salman Rushdie, Colm Tóibín, Simon Armitage, Margaret Jull Costa, Rosa Montero and Javier Sierra.
Next dates - more info soon:
Wednesday 24th June