Spoken Word

Legendary English Clown, Lucy Hopkins, turns her twisted (genius) mind to storytelling. With help and possibly hindrance from The Visionettes, Lexi Strauss and Abigail

Poets Off The Endz are a dynamic collective celebrating the raw, unfiltered energy of Nottingham’s spoken‑word and music community led by Rapper and Poet

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

Snuggle up and be transported through time and space by Danny English. A master storyteller, who weaves worlds with words. Perfect before bed. Suitable

Reggie Watts is an internationally renowned Musician/Comedian/Writer/Actor who most recently starred as the bandleader on CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden. Using

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

In a journey across the island, Brinsley McNamara – curator of the popular social media channel Weird Ireland – shares his oddity obsession to

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

Mark Grist is a multi-award-winning poet, rap battler, children’s author and former teacher whose performances and videos have been viewed more than 100 million

Bradley Taylor is an award-winning poet born and based in Birmingham. In 2024 he won the Roundhouse Poetry Slam, the night of which was

Vibe on the potent nexus where poetry and circus meet collective feeling. Minor Arcana, Major Problems brings together three artists whose work explores queer

Born in London, raised in Luton, and made in Nottingham, Davina Songbird is a powerful voice on East Midlands stages. She is a singer,