Jo Morrigan Black (they/them) is a Paris-born writer, visual artist and performance poet. They have worked with indigenous leaders in Colombia, left stray feathers in Finland and stalked the streets of Dublin as a vampire. Their stage performances combine Spoken Word, physical theatre and surrealist costuming to celebrate the queer and the unknowable in us all.
Jo’s writing dwells in journals such as Poetry Ireland Review, Abridged and The Storms, where it was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Their work has been commissioned by the Runoviikko Festival, presented by the Irish Writers Centre and archived at The Linen Hall, Belfast.
Showcased by Culture Ireland at Edinburgh Fringe 2025, their self-produced drag poetry show CARPET MUNCHER was shortlisted for the Binge Fringe Queer Performer’s Award and chosen as a Snack Mag Storytelling Top Pick. Jo was awarded a place in Island Of Many Voices 2026.
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Interview in Boundless & Bare: The Moth Emerges
“At some point, your hybrid performance will take on a life of its own. Be kind to it. Listen to what it has to say.”
Reviews for Carpet Muncher
“A perfect example of what every Spoken Word show should be” —Helena Clarke, The Reviews Hub ★★★★★
“Remarkably otherworldly (…) after seeing this odd, heartfelt, beautiful show, change seems just that little bit more possible.” —Elisabeth Flett, Binge Fringe ★★★★★
“An extraordinary feat of design—both textile and stage (…) takes political storytelling to the next level.” —Olivia Whitelaw, Butch-Femme Press ★★★★1/2
Interview on The Quintessential Review by W. J. Quinn:
A conversation with London entity Nols Nathankski, on open mics, prophecy and performance. Featuring 3-minute prompts and selected poems: Practicing Divination, Waiting For The Revelry To Start, For Noah’s Wife, Changing Room and A Vampire Sees The Sunrise For The First Time.
A conversation with Dublin legend Barra Carlin, on the Mothman, sci-fi, Hieronymus Bosch and visual art as inspiration for poetry.