Launch co-hosted by Anglo Ethiopian Society and Tamrat Books of first bilingual Amharic/English collection of poem by dissident Ethiopian journalist/poet ALEMU TEBEJE. Readings of poems…
Lunchtime vinyasa yoga class Vinyasa means ‘placing with awareness’ join Rachel for this thoughtful meditative yoga flow that infuses traditional vinyasa with holistic stretching and…
Book now for an amazing starry performance featuring some of the most exciting new voices in contemporary poetry. Hear from ten inspiring writers who all…
Would you like to investigate the feelings and memories your clothing holds through a creative storytelling process, and find the poetry that is stitched along…
ignitionpress, from Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre, launches its next two poetry pamphlets by Belinda Zhawi, and Natalie Whittaker. Although this event will not be ticketed,…
Lunchtime vinyasa yoga class Vinyasa means ‘placing with awareness’ join Rachel for this thoughtful meditative yoga flow that infuses traditional vinyasa with holistic stretching and…
Wednesday 31 October 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmCost: Free
“slovenly needlewomen, (all our sewing came apart), dancers, players upon pipes: we have been the queens of the whole world!” – Marina Tsvetaeva, ‘We Shall…
An event every month that begins at 7:00pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sunday 31 March 2019
She Grrrowls is a feminist arts night focussed on showcasing women and non-binary people in poetry and spoken word. The show consists of features acts,…
To mark the fortieth year of one the world’s landmark poetry prizes, we hear from four past and present winners, including Philip Gross, who won first…
Out-Spoken’s Poetry Masterclass is a monthly three hour weekend workshop which is facilitated by leading UK/US poets. This month’s masterclass is led by spoken-word…
Ward Wood Publishing presents the launch of Myra Schneider’s latest collection ‘Lifting the Sky’. Myra Schneider’s tenth collection, ‘Lifting The Sky’, explores the theme of…
An event every month that begins at 8:00am on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely
Survivors Poetry presents their monthly event around well-being with people willing to share their experiences about coming back from mental troubles. + OPEN MIC (Please…
Saturday 10 November 2018, 10:00 am – 4:30 pmCost: £60
This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss your poetry on a one-to-one basis with poet and tutor Heidi Williamson, wherever you live. Heidi runs one-hour…
An event every month that begins at 7:30pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Monday 31 December 2018
Platform 1 is an opportunity for up and coming poets to perform alongside established acts. Performance spots available. (Arrive up to half an hour early…
Live Canon launch Tessa Foley’s debut collection ‘Chalet Between Thick Ears’, shortlisted for the Live Canon first collection prize. Tessa Foley is originally from Flitwick,…
An event every month that begins at 7:00pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
A monthly open mic event, hitting The Poetry Cafe every 3rd Thursday. With a focus on socio-political discourse and hip-hop, featuring a relaxed and welcoming vibe hosted…
Out-Spoken are hosting a special one-off Poetry Masterclass with acclaimed US poet sam sax. The session will explore the themes of sexuality, gender and conformity…
A first for London, the Yiddish Open Mic Café welcomes short contributions in Yiddish from individuals or groups. Poetry, song, theatre pieces, sketches are all…
Join poetry legend Joelle Taylor at King’s Place, London, as she presents the next big names in spoken word. Seven incredible young talents will share…
The Taqasim Oud Club is an open-mic poetry and music event where amateurs and professionals are invited to share their material with fellow Taqasim Music…
a 1962 British coming-of-age film based on Alan Sillitoe’s short story. Rebellious youth (Tom Courtenay) is sentenced to a borstal (‘Approved School’) and gains privileges…
Offered by Catherine Temma Davidson, poet and experienced tutor. Catherine Temma Davidson is a published poet, novelist and essayist who has won numerous awards for…
Live Canon launch Sue Burge’s debut collection ‘In the Kingdom of Shadows’, shortlisted for the Live Canon first collection prize. Sue Burge is a freelance…
Poetry: London launch of “The Soil Never Sleeps” by Adam Horovitz, supported by Katy Evans-Bush reading from “Broken Cities” (pb Smith/Doorstop Books). Open Mic –…
Lunch of Kathryn Southworth’s debut poetry collection Someone was here published by Indigo Dreams. This is a free event. Anyone is welcome to attend. Suitable…
Launch of ‘Just Because’ (Smokestack Books) by Neetha Kunaratnam. Readings by Sarah Westcott and Neetha Kunaratnam Disclosures: Cannot guarantee there won’t be political commentary. Poems…
Save the date for a very special In Town Tonight with Hisham Bustani. Hisham Bustani is an award-winning Jordanian author of five collections of short…
An event every month that begins at 7:00pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sunday 31 March 2019
She Grrrowls is a feminist arts night focussed on showcasing women and non-binary people in poetry and spoken word. The show consists of features acts,…
Saturday 8 December 2018, 10:00 am – 4:30 pmCost: £60
This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss your poetry on a one-to-one basis with poet and tutor Heidi Williamson, wherever you live. Heidi runs one-hour…
A deeply relaxing afternoon of aromatherapy, mindfulness and practical meditations for stress release. In this sensual workshop we will re-connect with our senses through scent,…
An event every month that begins at 7:30pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Monday 31 December 2018
Platform 1 is an opportunity for up and coming poets to perform alongside established acts. Performance spots available. (Arrive up to half an hour early…
An event every month that begins at 8:00am on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely
Survivors Poetry presents their monthly event around well-being with people willing to share their experiences about coming back from mental troubles. + OPEN MIC (Please…
An event every month that begins at 8:00am on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely
Survivors Poetry presents their monthly event around well-being with people willing to share their experiences about coming back from mental troubles. + OPEN MIC (Please…
A first for London, the Yiddish Open Mic Café welcomes short contributions in Yiddish from individuals or groups. Poetry, song, theatre pieces, sketches are all…
An event every month that begins at 7:00pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
A monthly open mic event, hitting The Poetry Cafe every 3rd Thursday. With a focus on socio-political discourse and hip-hop, featuring a relaxed and welcoming vibe hosted…
