This month, we find ourselves outside the region and instead (when the trains aren’t on strike) down in the big smoke. Take a short walk from Oxford Circus on a first Friday of the month, you’ll find a regular spoken word event, nestled in a cellar bar under an Italian restaurant.
This is Verbal Discharge.
Host Brian Kelly describes Club Verbal Discharge…
“As fun as it is to spend hours upon hours speaking to your imaginary friends in their fictitious worlds, it’s also good craic to introduce them to walking-talking humans.
Club Verbal Discharge started as a way to share novels, stories, poems, songs and scripts in progress”
On the first Friday of each month they “get rather drunk and discharge a month’s worth of scribblings to a sympathetic audience”.
This regular night near Oxford Circus has been running now for 5 years, and the nights have spread to special events in Bethnal Green, Margate, Folkestone and Valencia.
You can find their events on Facebook and Meetup…
Regularity: Monthly
When: 1st Friday of every month at 7:00pm
Where: Perini & Perini, downstairs at Ponti’s Italian Kitchen, 5-7 John Prince’s St, London, W1G 0JN (w3w = ///cope.skinny.insert)
Approx. 3 minutes walk from Oxford Circus Underground station.
Disabled access: No
Bar: Yes
Cost: Free
Further details/Social Media: Verbal Discharge Facebook page or Verbal Discharge on Meetup
Verbal Discharge is the monthly live face of Insurgent Press. This is what Brian says about Insurgent Press…
‘The Velvet Underground didn’t sell many records, but everyone who bought one went out and started a band’ – Brian Eno.
“At the Insurgent Press we want to publish books that fire the imagination. Words that spark debate. Ideas that keep you in the bar long after you should have gone home. We are a press run by writers for writers. If what you’ve written gets our typing-fingers itching then we are interested in you”
You can find their books on Insurgentpress.com, at The All Good Bookshop, or at any Club Verbal Discharge event.
The All Good Bookshop also have their own excellent Spoken Word Open Mic night – 7pm on the last Thursday of the month, see their website for more details of this and other events.
Hopefully I will be featuring them in a future spotlight, but in the meantime you can find them at: 35 Turnpike Lane, Wood Green, London, N8 0EP (w3w = ///sentences.lasted.tent)
Whilst you’re here, why not read Spoken Word Spotlight March 2024 – Fen Speak, Ely
*Photo Credit Larry Wilkes
It’s a regular event and happens on the first Thursday of every month (Except December & January).
Every month they have a featured artist, plus open mic slots on offer – sign up on the door.
Cost is pay as you feel, plus there’s a small cash bar.
WEST ANGLIA / EAST MIDLANDS REAL WORLD POETRY EVENTS – APRIL 2024
Here’s the list of local events in April 2024. If I’ve missed anything you think should be included or needs correcting – please let me know.
Details are to the best of my knowledge at time of writing or amending during the month, please check event with hosts before attending in case of restrictions/changes.
Keep checking throughout the month in case I’ve been able to add anything else, otherwise May’s list will follow in due course.
Tuesday 2nd 13:00
Leicester.
Inspire. New Parks Library, 321 Aikman Avenue, LE3 9PW (w3w = ///boat.before.flames)
Inspire Live art events, come and explore how inspiration, play and expression keep us well. Create collaborative artwork, body art and poetry in Leicester Central and County libraries in 2024.
From 1pm to 5pm
See Emma Fay’s website for details of this and other events
Tuesday 2nd 18:00
Sleaford.
Sleaford Ivy Writers. The Ivy, 64 S Gate, NG34 7RL (w3w = ///slams.arrive.lofts)
Writing collective.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
Places are limited, please bring £2 to cover room hire when attending – contact juliestreet62@gmail.com for more details
Tuesday 2nd 19:00
Leicester.
Performance Poetry Labs. Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street, LE1 6AA (w3w = ///solar.torn.spoken)
Workshops with The Literati and Ty’rone Haughton
See The Literati on Eventbrite for more details
Tuesday 2nd 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Night. The Organ Grinder, 21 Alfreton Road, NG7 3JE (w3w = ///flown.brass.speaks)
Open mic with guest speakers.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Openbook’s website for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 2nd 19:30
Grantham.
Open Mic with host Mike Alderson, at The Lord Harrowby, 65 Dudley Road, NG31 9AB (w3w = ///pets.puzzle.sounds)
Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, free entry – * PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SADLY NO DISABLED FACILITIES*
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Stamford Poetry’s Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 2nd 19:30
Nottingham.
Man Up Man Down. Fishergate Point Studios, 3 Fisher Gate, NG1 1GD (w3w = ///design.noses.sleepy)
FREE Poetry, Spoken Word and Music Production Workshops
Join us for 10 weeks of workshops, where all men are welcome to explore creative practice under the guidance of Nottinghams finest artists.
See Offshoots East Midlands on Eventbrite for more details
Tuesday 2nd 20:00
Bedford.
Ouse Muse. Eagle Bookshop, 16-20 St Peters Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///wisdom.plug.shiny)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Ouse Muse’s Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 3rd 18:15
Ely.
Ely Writers. Prosper, 16-18 Broad Street, CB7 4AH (w3w = ///plugs.drops.book)
Participate in a bit of free writing, talk about anything to do with writing – whether that’s prose, poetry or performance – and listen to your lovely words.
See Prosper’s website for details of this and other events, or register your interest by emailing elywriters.pandammonium.org
Wednesday 3rd 19:00
Wisbech.
Wisbech Stanza. Wisbech Castle, The Crescent, PE13 1ES (w3w = ///union.reply.expel)
Hosted by Kim Allen, former Fenland Poet Laureate.
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
Contact wisbechstanzagroup@gmail.com to sign up and further event details
See Wisbech Stanza’s Facebook page for this and other events
Wednesday 3rd 19:30
Lincoln.
Uncaged. The Birdcage, 54 Baggholme Road, LN2 5BQ (w3w = ///gifted.studio.caves)
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
See Outspoken Poets’ Facebook page for this and other events
Wednesday 3rd 19:00
Leicester.
Take The Stage. Duffy’s Bar, 18 Pocklingtons Walk, LE1 6BU (w3w = ///slam.blunt.splash)
Featured music & spoken word.
Pay as you feel.
See Take The Stage’s Instagram Page for more details
Thursday 4th 18:45
Peterborough.
Good Shout Spoken Word. Here We Aren’t, 18 Godric Square, PE2 7JL (w3w = ///modest.hats.worked)
Featured artists & open mic
Regular event – First Thursday of every month (Except December & January).
Further details on Good Shout Spoken Word’s Facebook page
Thursday 4th 19:30
Coventry.
Fire & Dust. LTB Showrooms, 1 Warwick Row, CV1 1EX (w3w = ///squad.trial.voices)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Just turn up to watch, but recommend ticket to book open mic slot.
Regular event – First Thursday of every month.
See Here Comes Everyone magazine on Eventbrite for more details
Friday 5th 19:30
Nottingham.
Don’t Quit Ya Day Job. The Chapel, Upstairs at The Angel Microbrewery, 7 Stoney Street, NG1 1LG (w3w = ///swaps.onion.fears)
Poetry, art, DJs, and live immersive visuals – Starting with Poetry Jam
Free Entry
See Cae Capurro’s Instagram Page for more details
Friday 5th 19:30
Nottingham.
Speech Therapy. Bunker’s Hill, 36-38 Hockley, Lace Market, NG1 1FP (w3w = ///volunteered.actors.enjoyable)
Spoken word open mic.
Regular event – First Friday of the Month.
See Speech Therapy’s Instagram Page for more details
Saturday 6th 10:30 Now Postponed to Saturday 13th
Oakham.
Creative Writing with Karen. Oakham Refill Shoppe, 2 Melton Rd, LE15 6AY (w3w = ///comedy.crunching.backdrop)
Written and spoken words workshop.
First Saturday of each month 10:30-12:30
See Oakham Refill Shoppe’s Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Sunday 7th 14:30
Nottingham.
Bad Betty Live: Vanessa Kisuule’s poetry masterclass. Waterstones, 1-5 Bridlesmith Gate, NG1 2GR (w3w = ///mole.less.party)
Workshop.
See Bad Betty’s Instagram Page for more details
Sunday 7th 18:30
Cambridge.
CB1 Poetry. Town & Gown Pub & Theatre, 8 Market Passage, CB2 3PF (w3w = ///heave.rings.friday)
Poetry Open Mic.
1st Sunday of the month
Further details on CB1 Poetry’s Facebook page
Sunday 7th 18:30
Lincoln.
Isabella Dorta’s Spring Tour 2024.
Southside (the former St Katherine’s Church), Colegrave Street, LN5 8DW (w3w = ///cure.speaks.delay)
See Isabella Dorta on Eventbrite for more details
Sunday 7th 19:00
Nottingham.
Bad Betty Live: Poetry & Music. Peggy’s Skylight, 3 George Street, NG1 3BH (w3w = ///also.elaborate.jumps)
Live show.
See Bad Betty’s Instagram Page for more details
Sunday 7th 20:00
Bedford.
Read Poets Society. Eagle Bookshop, 16-20 St Peters Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///wisdom.plug.shiny)
Featured artists plus open mic.
See The Place Bedford’s website for further details
Monday 8th 19:30
Leicester.
Get Mouthy. The Big Difference, 68 High Street, LE1 5YP (w3w = ///slime.sadly.police)
Featured artists plus open mic. Everyone welcome.
Regular event – Second Monday of every month
See Get Mouthy’s Instagram page for more details
Tuesday 9th 18:30
Newmarket.
Artemis Writers Workshop. The Graze Kitchen Ltd, 81 High Street, CB8 8JH (w3w = ///streamers.fattening.gosh)
Creative Writing workshop
See Artemis Writers’ Facebook page for further details, or register your interest by emailing artemiswritersuk@gmail.com
Tuesday 9th 19:00
Leicester.
TLC: Poetry Night with Michael Brome. Ole’ Moses Cabin, 17 Frog Island, LE3 5AG (w3w = ///march.lifted.saints)
The Literati present Casey Bailey
See The Literati on Eventbrite for more details
Tuesday 9th 19:30
St Ives (Cambridgeshire).
Open Mic in the Riverport Cafe at St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement, PE27 5AD (w3w = ///yesterday.meanders.recorders)
Poetry & Folk music – Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, Entry fee varies. Often between £2 – £4 (cash only).
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month
See St Ives Corn Exchange’s website for this and other events
Tuesday 9th 19:30
Stony Stratford.
Scribal Gathering. Upstairs at The Crown, Market Square, MK11 1BE (w3w = ///unheated.indoor.trifle)
Music and Spoken Word Open Mic, plus featured performers
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month
See Scribal Gathering’s Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 10th 19:00
Leicester.
Poets Unleashed. Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, LE1 7HA (w3w = ///melt.sharp.sticks)
Launch of our new anthology by students that took part in ‘Unleashing Your Inner Poet’ course ran by Cathi Rae
See Facebook event for further details
Wednesday 10th 19:00
Stamford.
Rhymes on the rocks. Spirits of Stamford. 11 St Paul’s Street, PE9 2BE (w3w = ///usual.wizard.loss)
Poetry Open Mic
See Rhymes on the rocks’ Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 10th 19:30
Nottingham.
Free your mind – Poetry open mic. King William IV, 6 Eyre Street Nottingham NG2 4RG (w3w = ///farms.random.chew)
Free minds is a poetry night open to all forms of poetry and for all stories to be told.
Regular event – Second Wednesday of every month.
See King William IV on Eventbrite for more details
Thursday 11th 14:00
Huntingdon.
Open Mic Poetry Event. Commemoration Hall, 39 High Street, PE29 3AQ (w3w = ///escalated.tank.landowner)
Free entry.
See Commemoration Hall’s website for details of this and other events
Thursday 11th 19:00
Derby.
Real Talk Spoken Word. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Featured artists plus Open Mic
Every 2nd Thursday
See Real Talk Spoken Word’s Instagram Page for further details
Thursday 11th 19:30
Leicester.
Word!. Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, LE1 7HA (w3w = ///melt.sharp.sticks)
Open Mic plus featured artists. In association with Get Mouthy, Some-Antics, Pinggg…K! and Run Your Tongue
See Word Poetry’s website for this and other events
Thursday 11th 19:30
Northampton.
The Bardic Open Mic. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music & Spoken word open mic.
Regular event – Second Thursday of every month.
See The Lab’s website for details of this and other events
Thursday 11th 20:00
Lincoln.
Open Mic Night. The Dog and Bone. 10 John Street, LN2 5BH (w3w = ///talked.using.items)
Open Mic with host Gaz Clitheroe. Music, Comedy, Poetry & Spoken Word all welcome.
Regular event – Second Thursday of every month.
See Dog and Bone’s Facebook page for this and other events
Saturday 13th 10:30
Boston.
Unplugged and Unmetered. Boston Guildhall, South St, PE21 6HT (w3w = ///people.decks.tree)
Unplugged and Unmetered will be THE place for new and experienced poets to meet like-minded friends, form ideas and build your writing.
See Transported’s website for more details of this and other events
Saturday 13th 10:30 (Rescheduled from last Saturday)
Oakham.
Creative Writing with Karen. Oakham Refill Shoppe, 2 Melton Rd, LE15 6AY (w3w = ///comedy.crunching.backdrop)
Written and spoken words workshop.
Usually first Saturday of each month 10:30-12:30
See Oakham Refill Shoppe’s Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Saturday 13th 10:30
Stamford.
Poetry at Walkers. Walkers Bookshop, High Street, PE9 2AL (w3w = ///mostly.finest.bunk)
On the sofa’s upstairs at Walkers.
Monthly event (on 3rd Saturday February & March & on 2nd Saturday April to July).
Bring your favourite poems – classics or modern. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
See Walkers Bookshop’s website for this and other events
Saturday 13th 20:00
Kenilworth.
Tree House Sessions. Tree House Bookshop, 4 The Square, CV8 1EB (w3w = ///video.appear.clay)
Open mic for music and spoken word.
Second Saturday of every month
See Tree House Bookshop’s website for more details of this and other events
Sunday 14th 19:30
Cambridge.
Mara. Town & Gown Pub & Theatre, 8 Market Passage, CB2 3PF (w3w = ///heave.rings.friday)
Spoken word Storytelling performance by Dominic Kelly
See Dominic Kelly’s website for more details of this and other events
Monday 15th 19:00
Spalding.
White Horse Writers sessions. The Red Lion, Market Place, PE11 1SU (w3w = ///moves.acted.ending)
Group writing sessions: Fiction, Poetry, Prose, etc.
See White Horse Writers’ Facebook page for this and other events
Monday 15th 19:30
Stamford.
Playing With Words. MindSpace, 39 Broad Street, PE9 1PX (w3w = ///themes.bonus.snow)
Fun word games, poetry and writing prompts with former Stamford Poet Laureate Scott Coe. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
Third Monday of every month.
This is a free event but encourage you to bring donations towards hot drinks.
Places are limited. Please see the MindSpace website to book
Monday 15th 19:45
Lincoln.
Guild Session. St Mary’s Guildhall, 2-18 Sibthorp St, LN5 7SH (w3w = ///nights.visits.speaks)
An evening of amazing music and poetry in a beautiful 12th century building in the centre of Lincoln.
Third Monday of every month.
See The Guild Session’s Facebook page for this and other events
Tuesday 16th 18:30
Ely.
Artemis Writers Workshop. The Yard by Sliver Oak, 35A Newnham Street, CB7 4PG (w3w = ///rebirth.busters.relished)
Creative Writing workshop
See Artemis Writers’ Facebook page for further details, or register your interest by emailing artemiswritersuk@gmail.com
Tuesday 16th 19:00
Leicester.
Performance Poetry Labs. Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street, LE1 6AA (w3w = ///solar.torn.spoken)
Workshops with The Literati and Ty’rone Haughton
See Literati Arts on Eventbrite for more details
Tuesday 16th 19:30
Bury St Edmunds.
Poetry Aloud. Live at upstairs at Oakes Barn. St Andrew’s St South, IP33 3PH (w3w = ///booklets.operation.inflict)
Poetry Aloud Open Mic sessions are hybrid Live / Zoom meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month except December.
See Poetry Aloud’s Instagram Page for further details
Tuesday 16th 19:30
Lincoln.
Wordsmiths. BeerHeadZ, 4 Eastgate, LN2 1QA (w3w = ///safely.onions.reward)
An evening of poetry and spoken word
See BeerHeadZ Lincoln’s Facebook page for further details
Tuesday 16th 19:30
Nottingham.
Man Up Man Down. Fishergate Point Studios, 3 Fisher Gate, NG1 1GD (w3w = ///design.noses.sleepy)
FREE Poetry, Spoken Word and Music Production Workshops
Join us for 10 weeks of workshops, where all men are welcome to explore creative practice under the guidance of Nottinghams finest artists.
See Offshoots East Midlands on Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 17th 18:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Kitchen. Hopkinson, 21 Station Street, NG2 3AJ (w3w = ///dive.pasta.uses)
This free event is an Open Mic and platform for the local creative community to come together share their art, and connect with other like-minded folk.
Regular event – Third Wednesday of every month.
See Hopkinson on Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 17th 19:00
Spalding.
The Spalding Poetry Slam 2024 Wordsmith Award. The Red Lion, Market Place, PE11 1SU (w3w = ///moves.acted.ending)
Poetry slam/open mic
See SGS’s Facebook page for this and other events, otherwise contact outreach@sgsoc.org for more info
Wednesday 17th 19:30
Biggleswade.
A Way With Words. The BIGG Theatre Bar, 36 High Street, SG18 0JL (w3w = ///powerful.adverbs.outbursts)
Open minded spoken word and poetry open mic night – every third Wednesday of the month
Turn up on the night, sign up and connect with emerging writers, artists and poets in this relaxed and inclusive open mic night.
Fully accessible
See The BIGG Theatre’s website for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 17th 19:30
Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stratford-upon-Avon Stanza.
Methodist Hall, Trinity Close, Old Town, CV37 6BG (w3w = ///curry.mouth.exists)
Third Wednesday of each month, starting promptly at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Contact connie.bott@mac.com to sign up and further event details
Thursday 18th 17:30
Bedford.
Hold My Tongue. The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, MK40 3XD (w3w = ///that.camera.noise)
Higgins Poetry Evening
See The Higgins Bedford’s website for more details of this and other events
Thursday 18th 19:00
Nottingham.
Come Here To This Gate/They Exchange Glances. Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Long Row, NG1 2DH (w3w = ///mini.tonic.bubble)
Poetry launch with Rory Waterman and Gregory Woods.
See Five Leaves website for more details of this and other events
Thursday 18th 20:00
Northampton.
The Good Vibes. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music & Spoken word open mic. Monthly event (3rd Thursday) – free entry
See The Lab’s website for details of this and other events
Friday 19th 19:00
Leicester.
Some Antics. Grays Coffee Shop, 31 Rutland Street, LE1 1RE (w3w = ///judge.judges.legal)
Featured artists plus Spoken Word Slam & Open Mic. Everyone welcome. Monthly event – usually 3rd Friday of the month
See Some Antics Facebook page for event post with cost and to sign up for slots. Also for future dates.
Friday 19th 19:00
Spalding.
Movement – Poetry by Callum Brazzo. Diamondz School of Dance, 293 Bourne Rd, PE11 3LL (w3w = ///hope.verbs.lung)
Presented by Poetry With Purpose
Free event – donations welcome
See Poetry With Purpose’s Facebook page for this and other events
Saturday 20th 10:00
Boston.
Unplugged and Unmetered. Fydell House, South Street, PE21 6HT (w3w = ///drip.loved.combining)
Unplugged and Unmetered will be THE place for new and experienced poets to meet like-minded friends, form ideas and build your writing.
See Transported’s website for more details of this and other events
Saturday 20th 11:00
Nottingham.
GOBS Poetry Book Club. Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, NG1 7FH (w3w = ///scenes.tilt.reader)
GOBS Poetry Book Club provides a space for poets, writers, readers, performers, and artists to meet over a cuppa, and have a good chinwag over our poetry collection of the month. For the first half of the session we’ll talk about the book, and in the second half we’ll do some focussed writing exercises based on our favourite poems.
See GOBS Collective on Eventbrite for more details
Saturday 20th 11:00
Nuneaton.
Spark Young Writers – Nuneaton Teen Young Writers Group. Nuneaton Library, Church St, CV11 4DR (w3w = ///mass.upgrading.tins)
Youth writing workshop with Coventry Poet Laureate John Bernard.
See Spark Writers’ website for further details of this and for other events in other areas
Monday 22nd 17:30
Ely.
Ely Story Circle. Prosper, 16-18 Broad Street, CB7 4AH (w3w = ///plugs.drops.book)
Bring a story to tell, a poem to read or a song to sing (your own, or someone else’s)
See Prosper’s website for details of this and other events, or register your interest by emailing Mariannejpowell@gmail
Tuesday 23rd 19:30
Leicester.
Rough Draft. The Y Theatre, 7 East Street, LE1 6EY (w3w = ///edgy.soil.camp)
Once a month (forth Tuesday) we hold our scratch nights, each artists getting fifteen minutes to share their work, be that script in hand or something more polished.
From gut-wrenching theatre to side-splitting comedy, melodic music to punchy poetry, and all those arty bits in between.
See Y Theatre’s website for further details
Tuesday 23rd 19:30
Nottingham.
Man Up Man Down. Fishergate Point Studios, 3 Fisher Gate, NG1 1GD (w3w = ///design.noses.sleepy)
FREE Poetry, Spoken Word and Music Production Workshops
Join us for 10 weeks of workshops, where all men are welcome to explore creative practice under the guidance of Nottinghams finest artists.
See Offshoots East Midlands on Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 24th 13:30
Stamford.
Let’s Chat – poetry and words with Darren Rawnsley. Stamford Library, High St, PE9 2BB (w3w = ///smoke.served.oval)
Part of Stamford Verse Festival
Bring your poems, or a favorite poem
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events
Wednesday 24th 19:00
Nottingham.
Rilke, with Martyn Crucefix. Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Long Row, NG1 2DH (w3w = ///mini.tonic.bubble)
See Five Leaves website for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 24th 19:30
Stamford.
Pint of Poetry. The Gallery Bar at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Stamford Poet Laureate Final – Part of Stamford Verse Festival
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Wednesday of every month.
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events
Thursday 25th 13:00
Coventry.
Coventry Stanza. The Old Windmill, 21 Spon Street, CV1 3BA (w3w = ///exit.pizza.then)
Fourth Thursday of each month.
Email Emma: e.t.kemp@gmail.com for more details
Thursday 25th 14:00
Huntingdon.
Adult Poetry Workshop. Commemoration Hall, 39 High Street, PE29 3AQ (w3w = ///escalated.tank.landowner)
Free entry.
See Commemoration Hall’s website for details of this and other events
*Postponed – new date to be announced soon*
Spalding.
White Horse Writers Open Mic. Sergi’s Tapas Bar, 10/11 Francis Street, PE11 1AT (w3w = ///goat.charm.those)
Open Mic night – For writers, singers, sword swallowers, magicians and clowns.
See White Horse Writers’ Facebook page for this and other events
Thursday 25th 19:30
Cambridge.
Desperate Fleas. The Blue Moon. 2 Norfolk St, CB1 2LF (w3w = ///files.gloves.poet)
Mixed open mic: Comedy, Music, Spoken Word
Regular event – Last Thursday of every month.
Please be aware, the building is wheelchair accessible but unfortunately we do not have disabled toilets
See The Blue Moon’s website for this and other events
Thursday 25th 19:30
Nottingham.
Full Circle. The Cock and Hoop, High Pavement, NG1 1HN (w3w = ///option.fish.fuzzy)
Poetry Open Mic.
See Notts Poetry’s Instagram Page for more details
Thursday 25th 19:30
Stamford.
Joelle Taylor: C+NTO & Othered poems. Stamford Theatre at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Part of Stamford Verse Festival
Multi award winning poet and author Joelle Taylor brings a selection of her work to Stamford following an international tour that included Sydney Opera House. Supported by Emily Dickens – 2023 Stamford Poet Laureate.
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events
Friday 26th 19:30
Derby.
Word Wise. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Monthly Event. Poetry, Spoken word and music.
Regular Event – last Friday of every month
See Word Wise’s Facebook page for more details
Friday 26th 19:30
Stamford.
The Very Grimm Brothers. The Cellar Bar, Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///harp.wacky.aware)
Part of Stamford Verse Festival
Poetry and Music.
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events
Saturday 27th 10:00
Boston.
Unplugged and Unmetered. Fydell House, South Street, PE21 6HT (w3w = ///drip.loved.combining)
Unplugged and Unmetered will be THE place for new and experienced poets to meet like-minded friends, form ideas and build your writing.
See Transported’s website for more details of this and other events
Saturday 27th 10:00
Shepshed.
Inspire. Shepshed Library, 3 Hall Croft, LE12 9AN (w3w = ///wiggly.remedy.swimsuits)
Inspire Live art events, come and explore how inspiration, play and expression keep us well. Create collaborative artwork, body art and poetry in Leicester Central and County libraries in 2024.
From 10am to 2pm
See Emma Fay’s website for details of this and other events
Saturday 27th 11:00
Stamford.
Shakespeare at the stone. Stamford Poetry Stone, St Michael’s Churchyard, High St, PE9 2BB (w3w = ///hands.miss.lakes)
Part of Stamford Verse Festival
Stamford’s poets celebrate the birthday of William Shakespeare
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events
Saturday 27th 14:00
Leicester.
We are the Headliners. Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street, LE1 6AA (w3w = ///solar.torn.spoken)
Spoken word event – Fourth Saturday of each month.
Hosted by Beltane Spring Fayre Group, phone 0116-270-4765 for more info
Saturday 27th 14:00
Stamford.
Page to Stage – Ash Dickinson. The Ballroom, Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///globe.trim.crowned)
Part of Stamford Verse Festival
Join professional poet Ash Dickinson for a workshop designed in bringing your work to life. Poetry as a live and aloud force.
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events
Saturday 27th Time TBA
Chesterfield.
Independent Electric Group. Chesterfield Labour Club, 113 Saltergate, S40 1NF (w3w = ///trees.swung.event)
Music from Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams, plus spoken word with Jae Jenkins Scott
See Independent Electric Group’s Facebook page for more details
Saturday 27th 19:00
Lincoln.
The Green Road Spoken Word. Lincoln A.O.D.S, 33 Tentercroft Street, LN5 7DB (w3w = ///ducks.amuse.adults)
£1 entry fee to non-members. Pre-book an open mic slot – see The Green Room Spoken Word Fellowship Facebook page for this and future events
Saturday 27th 19:30
Stamford.
Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee. Stamford Theatre at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Part of Stamford Verse Festival
Luke’s critically acclaimed show from the Latitude & Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Supported by Aiden Surridge – 2023 Stamford Youth Laureate.
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events
Sunday 28th 13:00
Coventry.
Positive Images Poetry Workshops. Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY (w3w = ///laptop.ruler.fries)
Free workshops with Coventry Poet Laureate Emilie Lauren Jones
Usually the last Sunday of every month. Email: emilielaurenwriter@gmail.com for info
Tuesday 30th 18:30
Lincoln.
The Lincoln Sloth Storytelling Event. Room MB0312, Minerva Building, University of Lincoln Campus, LN6 7TS (w3w = ///stores.activism.buzz)
Supporting the international refugee poetry network – open to all.
See Sloth Event’s Instagram Page for further details
He also has keen interests in visual and audio arts and is working on new projects in these areas.