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Joshua Idehen

17 November 2025 by ellierogers

Lately, it feels like the world is one endless bad news cycle. Joshua Idehen isn’t here to pretend otherwise but instead brings humour, warmth

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Robin Ince

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Robin Ince is many things. A multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known

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The Shambala Poetry Slam

28 July 2026 by

The prestigious Shambala Poetry Slam 2026 will be in a new venue – Talu! A regular Sunday highlight of the festival, come join us

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Rick Dove

26 February 2026 by

Rick Dove is an award winning, black, queer, and disabled writer and activist from South London. Widely published since 2016, Rick has two full

Rick Dove – Open Discussion ‘Sticks and Stoners, Writing and Disability’

27 July 2026 by ellierogers

Rick Dove is an award winning, black, queer, and disabled writer and activist from South London. Widely published since 2016, Rick has two full

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Pub Poems

25 August 2026 by

Hosted by Jamie Thrasivoulou, Featuring Performances from Nottingham Collective Poets Off The Endz and headlined by Luke Write

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Poetry Slam Heats – open mic

25 June 2026 by ellierogers

Welcome to the Talu poetry open, a space where anyone can perform their poetry! Friday’s open mic is brought to you by Word Wise,

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That God Damn Poetry Jam Presents

25 June 2026 by ellierogers

THIS IS THE POETRY JAM, THAT GOD DAMN POETRY JAM  Coming from London’s cultural borough of Camden, THAT GOD DAMN POETRY JAM brings the

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Dance Party

14 July 2026 by ellierogers

Join hosts Mark Fox and Lydia Daisy for this DJ set combined with spoken word as they take you on an ecstatic journey through

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Kid Anansi: THAT GOD DAMB POETRY JAM

1 June 2026 by ellierogers

The poetic equivalent of finding out that the drinks machine in your local McDonalds has replaced its Pepsi button with spiced rum. Kid Anansi

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Lalah-Simone Springer

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Lalah-Simone Springer is a working-class poet, speculative fiction writer and creative health facilitator (she/they). Lalah was part of the London Arts and Health Artist

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Michael Mullen: Poetry From the Forward Prize

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Curated by the Forward Prizes for Poetry, this special reading brings outstanding contemporary poetry to the heart of Shambala. Showcasing Michael Mullen, this event

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