20 Years of Spoken Word at Bath Spa at Waterstones (Galleries)

A event on Friday 6th June. The event starts at 19:00.


Date: Friday June 6th 2025
Venue: Waterstones (Bristol Galleries)
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Tickets: £5 (FREE for Bath Spa students & staff)

20 Years of Spoken Word at Bath Spa

Bath Spa University was the first university in the UK to run a specialist class in spoken word poetry and 2025 sees its 20th anniversary. This event, hosted by Bath Spa Professor Lucy English, is a showcase of talent from across the years and celebrates the former students who are now published poets, promoters and educators.

Featuring Shagufta Iqbal, Kathryn O'Driscoll, Danny Carlo Pandolfi, Alex Calver, Josie Alford and Rebecca Tantony. Plus performances from the Bath Spa University 2025 UniSlam team and current student Manganaro. Hosted by Professor Lucy English.

An outreach event as part of Lyra - Bristol Poetry Festival.
#LyraFest

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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