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Poetry & Spoken Word Events in Bristol
— 19 upcoming eventsBristol's Poetry Scene
At the time of writing there are very few regular poetry events in Bristol. Milk hosts regular nights at Halo on Gloucester Road and The Wardrobe Theatre in Old Market. Hammer & Tongue occasionally bring their poetry slams to town and have used The Grain Barge for past events. Stand Up For Lyricism promotes poetry events in south Bristol at The Rope Walk and Tobacco Factory Theatre.
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The rest of our poetry listings are in the column to the left.
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Crowdcast
An Evening With Forward Prize Winners
Readings from the three 2020 Forward Prize winners Malika Booker, Caroline Bird and Will Harris, followed by a short discussion and Q&A.
Crowdcast
Still I Rise: Poetry and Resistance
A stunning line-up of sensational spoken word performances, presented by Raise the Bar.
Crowdcast
Beth Calverley: Festival Poet Performance
New and old works from Beth Calverley, Lyra’s 2021 Festival Poet. Featuring musician Bethany M. Roberts.
Crowdcast
Lyra Bristol Poetry Grand Slam Finals
The epic Lyra Bristol Poetry Slam final, headlined by Dizraeli
Crowdcast
Spoken Word in the UK: Discussion Panel
Dr Lucy English, Sundra Lawrence, Peter Bearder and Dr Jack McGowan discuss different aspects of the UK’s history & tradition of spoken word
Crowdcast
Poetry and Reconnection (Discussion + Q&A)
A live discussion on Lyra’s 2021 theme of Reconnection, with Bristol City Poet Caleb Parkin and Madhu Krishnan.
Crowdcast
Reconnections: Film Screening
A screening of poetry films, curated by Liberated Words.
Crowdcast
Art and Dissent: Bristol's Radical History
Dr Edson Burton, Lawrence Hoo and Ngaio Anyia discuss how Bristol can reconnect to its past through its history of radical art and activism.
The Station
There Was A Little Girl
A one-woman play about growing up opposing the female narrative.
The Station
There Was A Little Girl
A one-woman play about growing up opposing the female narrative.
The Cube
Fairytales for Grown-ups - ORPHEUS DISMEMBERED
Crick Crack Club performance storytelling returns to the Cube. Welcome to the cinema of the imagination...
The Cube
Fairytales for Grown-ups - UNIVERSE
Crick Crack Club performance storytelling returns to the Cube. Welcome to the cinema of the imagination...
The Cube
Fresh On The Scene
Limited edition and debut show for the FOTS collective. Big
The Cube
La Lune
Live show from a young band on the rise - La Lune
Strange Brew
Max Kelan Collected Writing and Poetry (Live)
Launch reading for the sold out 'Max Kelan Collected Writing and Poetry' tape from March on Ceramics.
The Cube
Don Letts
Legand. This is a combination of book reading, video / film screening, Q&A and book signing.
The Cube
Don Letts
Afternoon Show: This is a combination of book reading, video / film screening, Q&A and book signing. Legend.
Cloak and Dagger, The
Aftermirth- SOLD OUT
Comedy for New Parents
The Thunderbolt
JOHN OTWAY
A night of fun, frollicks and chaos from the wonderful Otway!