A comedy revue show using poetry and stand up comedy.  Expect observations of the modern world, with three ensemble cast members, performing monologue poetry, sketches…

Early History ‘In Holborn there is no one big infamous slum, like the Somers Town of St Pancras, but there is a surprisingly large number…

A live calligraphy demonstration and exhibition conversation. Drop in and chat with Paul Antonio during The Poetry Society’s programme of Open House Weekend activities.

Join The Emma Press for the launch of their three newest poetry pamphlets, with readings from the poets and special guests. The books will also…

This session is for any female identifying and non-binary people who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Part creative writing workshop, part research group: in…

FOUR ON TOUR: Indigo Dreams Showcase at The Poetry Café, London, 25 September 2019   Four poets – Brett Evans, Holly Magill, Marie Lightman and…

Fourth Friday is a poetry and music event held at the Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden. It takes place at 8pm on the fourth (not necessarily…

We’re pleased to announce the launch of Collision by Claire Walker, Against the Grain’s eighth poetry pamphlet. Guest readers include Cheryl Pearson and Sarah Doyle.

The Shuffle presents DAVID CONSTANTINE AND FRIENDS, a wide-ranging evening of poetry and discussion celebrating one of Britain’s best loved poets, translator of Brecht and…

Seagull Books and Exiled Writers Ink present an evening of poetry and discussion that platforms Iraqi voices and delves into themes of exile and memory,…

Please join us to celebrate the London launch of Laura Scott’s debut collection, So Many Rooms, with an evening of celebratory readings and discussion. Laura…

Four artists. Four talks. One evening not to miss. Come and listen to four artists talking about art and its whereabouts – from up-and-coming young…

Opening lands: An evening of poetry, prose and creative partnerships Hosted by Catherine Davidson and Abbas Faiz Part I: Book Launches We are delighted to…

Screening: WILD ROSE (+ Intro & Discussion) Jessie Buckley delivers an electrifying, star-making performance a rebellious singer who dreams of trading working-class Glasgow for Nashville.…

Join Tom Sastry, Caleb Parkin and Abegail Morley at the Poetry Cafe for the launch of Tom’s debut collection A Man’s House catches Fire What…

Letters is a play about, well, letters. Mary and Josh are close friends, but one lives in Argentina and other in London. To keep the…

Green Bottle Press is launching three pamphlets this year: The Waney Edge by Chloe Balcomb, Elements of Water by Caroline Davies and Holding Distance by…

Join the Scoop team as we explore everything that goes into the creation of a magazine whilst making your very own. As you fill your…

There will be readings by seven poets recently published by Dempsey & Windle, whose books can be bought and signed at the event. There will…

Readers: Kavita A. Jindal, Isabel Bermudez, Róisín Tierney. Join us for poetry, synergy and chat and to enjoy the haunting echoes among three very different…

This is a casual gathering for Elizabeth Duvivier to talk about her novel, stories for my sister. She will be joined by Clare Barry and…

Fourth Friday is a poetry and music event held at the Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden. It takes place at 8pm on the fourth (not necessarily…

“The inner critic isn’t an enemy” – Yong Kang Chan Sometimes we can take the view that the inner critic – the critical voice inside…

Gale Burns and Chris Beckett are proud to present   Mimi Khalvati, with her new book, Deryn Rees-Jones, poet and editor of Pavilion Poetry  …

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…

Monthly craft of poetry session for post beginners with a refugee or migrant background. 18 + only.  

Thinking of making the switch to an organic beauty regime?   Join Blomma Beauty and an expert panel for  an intimate evening of discussion about…

  An evening dedicated to exploring how one’s own fate may be surprisingly different from one’s own personal expectations and hopes. ‘Magellan’ is an original…

Come and join The Modern Calligraphy Co. and learn how to create beautiful lettering in this relaxed and informal class. Carefully structured, our beginners workshop…

Join Fran Lock and guests for the launch of her latest poetry collection, Contains Mild Peril. Contains Mild Peril is a book permeated by anxiety,…

Burning Eye Presents an intimate soft spoken poetry night, featuring poets such as Rebecca Tantony, Carmina Masoliver, Keith Jarrett and Nadia Malik. It will be…

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…

Join Mary J. Oliver and Lynne Hjelmgaard as they celebrate the publication of their new books Jim Neat: The Case of a Young Man Down…

London’s premier open mic night. Sign up on the night between 6.45pm and 7.15pm to read. Average slots run from 4 to 5 minutes. Hosted…

Launch of the Brazilian poetry book O Ritmo da Roda: poemas fotográficos (The Rhythm of the Circle: photographic poems), by Natan Barreto. The author will…

Yesterday (2019). Imagine no Beatles, it’s not easy even if you try. No Yesterday, no Blackbird, no Sgt Pepper, no Imagine. No all-time best Bond…

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 introduction and welcome by John Gallas will outline the scope of the book: — An exploration in verse, prose and images of the world…

To commemorate the 101st anniversary of Wilfred Owen’s death in action during WW1, the Wilfred Owen Association is hosting a screening of the Burying Party,…

Four artists. Four talks. One evening not to miss. Come and listen to four artists talking about art and its whereabouts – from up-and-coming young…

London’s premier open mic night. Sign up on the night between 6.45pm and 7.15pm to read. Average slots run from 4 to 5 minutes. Hosted…

Monthly craft of poetry session for post beginners with a refugee or migrant background. 18 + only.  

Green Bottle Press is launching a collaboration between two friends, the poet Julian Stannard and the artist and novelist Roma Tearne. Julian’s poems and Roma’s…

November 22nd: blues, skiffle, original songs  with City Ramblers Revival; poetry – Dinah Livingstone and John Wheeler, voices from the floor … farewell then we’re oFF…

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…

Variety show If you run a risk of a developing funny -parts, due to exposure of poetry, sketches, stand- up comedy, monologues and music, in…

Taqasim Foundation, London, and the Woolf Institute, Cambridge, present: In collaboration with Mr Ahmed Mukhtar (Taqasim Foundation), the acclaimed Iraqi oud virtuoso and composer, the…

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…

London’s premier open mic night. Sign up on the night between 6.45pm and 7.15pm to read. Average slots run from 4 to 5 minutes. Hosted…

Rocketman (2019). Another rock biography with an Oscar-caliber performance so soon after Bohemian Rhapsody? Critics have been more welcoming to Rocketman, starring an electrifying Taron…

The Dunes is a collaboration between poet Robert Minhinnick & artist Dan Llywelyn Hall, inspired by the Merthyr Mawr sand dunes in South Wales. The…

Join The Emma Press for an evening of readings to celebrate the launch of their newest poetry anthology and pamphlet: “The Emma Press Anthology of…

With the launch of Black Cotton by Sea Sharp and Open Windows by Merrie Joy Williams, Waterloo Press proudly introduces LIT UP, our ACE-funded mentoring…

Chris Beckett & Selina Rodrigues present The Winter Shuffle, featuring Seni Seneviratne, Joey Connolly, Lisa Kelly, Jane Kirwan and Doyali Islam visiting from the snows…

London’s premier open mic night. Sign up on the night between 6.45pm and 7.15pm to read. Average slots run from 4 to 5 minutes. Hosted…

The launch of Guts Publishing’s debut anthology Stories About Penises. The book is collection of 21 poems & short stories (fiction and nonfiction) written by…

The Verse Club is a project that aims to empower young voices to create and showcase their work though workshops and poetry nights. The workshops…

She Grrrowls is a feminist arts night focused on showcasing women and non-binary people in poetry and spoken word. The show consists of features acts,…

Join award-winning poets Raymond Antrobus (The Perseverence) and Carlos Andrés Gómez for a one night only event to celebrate the release of Gómez’s new poetry…