Poetry
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Spaces of Significance: Anthology Launch
Rich Mix London 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, United KingdomOff The Chest returns to launch their inaugural anthology titled Spaces of Significance! Expect readings from some of the poets published within the anthology, as…
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Gabriel’s Wharf Arts Festival
Gabriel's Wharf Upper Ground, LondonThis September, explore one of London’s best-kept secrets at Gabriel's Wharf Arts Festival. Taking place on Saturday 14th September and Saturday 28th September (from 12pm…
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The Poetry Brothel: Feed the fire with my fear
Red Lion Leytonstone 640 High Road Leytonstone, LondonThe Poetry Brothel is a sanctuary for the misfits, the dreamers, the beautifully strange souls of London. In this idiosyncratic temple, you'll encounter a cast…
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Warriors and Saints book launch
The poetry cafe 22 Betterton St, LondonDizzy Press is pleased to announce the official book launch for Warriors and Saints, a new anthology of poetry and art co-edited by Joe Bidder and…
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When Poetry Crosses Languages and Borders: A Czech and British Poetry Evening
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonJoin us for an evening where poetry transcends languages and borders, featuring renowned poets Petr Hruška (Czech Republic), Christopher Reid, and Kathryn Gray (UK). This…
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Re-Enchant: March
The Cockpit Gateforth Street, London, United KingdomRE:ENCHANT - Poetic Experiments For A New World Live literature every third Sunday at 5.00pm. The world changes: we make new poetry to vandalise literary…
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Lewisham Lyricists
the Albany Douglas Way, London, United KingdomStep into the vibrant heart of Lewisham’s lyrical creativity at this unmissable event, celebrating the borough’s rich history of MCs and poets. From the fast…
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The Poetry Brothel: Their shadows rest in rain
Red Lion Leytonstone 640 High Road Leytonstone, LondonThe Poetry Brothel is a sanctuary for the misfits, the dreamers, the beautifully strange souls of London. In this idiosyncratic temple, you'll encounter a cast…
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Poetry Room – London
FeaturedSt Margaret's House 21 Old Ford Road, London, United KingdomThe UK’s finest poets, thinkers, and musicians will provide a diverse chilled ambience as we consider the big issues for the African, Caribbean, Asian and…
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Poet Peasant: an exhibition by SJ Fowler
Bouda Gallery 132 Palace Gardens Terrace, LondonAn exhibition of poetry as curios, discovered text and found literary sculptures drawn from previously unseen works, selected asemic writing and the poetic props of…
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They All Met in Karlsbad & Poet Peasant – JOINT PRIVATE VIEW
Czech Centre London 30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, Kensington, United KingdomCelebrate two exhibitions in one evening at our joint Private View: They All Met in Karlsbad, showcasing bold Czech artists in dialogue, and Poet Peasant…
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The Sun Can Be: An IPLA Collective Exhibition
Bouda Gallery 132 Palace Gardens Terrace, LondonThe Sun Can Be: an IPLA collective exhibition, showcases the works of four young British-based poets operating in the fields of visual poetry, experimental textual…
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The Sun Can Be: An IPLA Collective Exhibition — Opening Night and Special View
Bouda Gallery 132 Palace Gardens Terrace, LondonJoin us for the Opening Night and Special View of The Sun Can Be, an exhibition by the IPLA Collective. This special evening will feature…
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Re-Enchant: August – Poetry
The Cockpit Gateforth Street, London, United KingdomJoin us for Re-Enchant: August – Poetic Experiments for a New World. Curated by poet Nick Moss, this live literature evening features guest poet Maria…
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Gabriel’s Wharf Arts Festival 2025
Gabriel's Wharf Upper Ground, LondonGet yourself down to Gabriel's Wharf this September for a celebration of creativity and community on London's South Bank. Over two days, enjoy live music,…
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L.A. Salami meets Stage Door Guy
The Moustache 99 Kirkdale, LondonL.A. SALAMI: As much a philosopher as a popsmith, articulate and versatile. One of the premier lyricists of his generation, he remains curious, still distinguishing the…
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Spoken Futurism Live Presents: The Genesis Path, Before The Map Was Made
Bathway Theatre Bathway Theatre, University of Greenwich, Woolwich Bathway, LondonOn 2nd–4th October 2025, the Door to the Sanctum of Stories will open at Bathway Theatre, Woolwich. This is no ordinary show. 'The Genesis Path, Before The Map Was Made' is…
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Re-Enchant: October
The Cockpit Gateforth Street, London, United KingdomRE:ENCHANT – Poetic Experiments For A New World brings live literature to The Cockpit every third Sunday. The October edition, curated by Nick Moss, features The Responders:…
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Re-Enchant: November – Poetry
The Cockpit Gateforth Street, London, United KingdomRE:ENCHANT - Poetic Experiments For A New World Live literature every third Sunday Sunday 16 November - 5:00pm More info about performers coming soon..... Curated…
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Poetry and Poppadums with Michael Rosen
karamel N22 4 Coburg Road,, Wood Green, LondonWe invite you to a side-splitting evening of comedy and musings in the warm & welcoming Karamel! Featuring... MICHAEL ROSEN 'Humorous & moving, memorable &…
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From the Lips to the Moon: NOISE COMPLAINT
cafe oto 18-22 Ashwin St, LondonFrom the Lips to the Moon returns to Cafe OTO for an electrifying long-form improvisation of music and words led by live-electronic music wizard Pouya Ehsaei and voice-shifting…
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Cornflakes for Christmas
Ignition Brewery 44a sydenham road, London, United KingdomWelcome one and all to the now iconic Cornflakes for Xmas. With our hosts, the legendary punk blues duo Stage Door Guy assisted by Rock and Roll…
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Re-Enchant: February
The Cockpit Gateforth Street, London, United KingdomPart of the Re-Enchant series, this evening of live literature is curated by poet Nick Moss in collaboration with The Cockpit. Re ‑Enchant: Poetic Experiments for…
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The Poetry Brothel: Dead City
Red Lion Leytonstone 640 High Road Leytonstone, LondonImmersive spoken word The city trembles, its pulse muted beneath glass towers and sanctioned silence. The streets once thrummed with unruly song, but now grassroots…