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LUCY HOPKINS AND THE VISIONETTES

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

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

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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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Poets Off The Endz x BABYPEOPLE TAKEOVER

29 May 2026 by beckawhiteley

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 Jah

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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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Stories with Danny English

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

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

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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

Weird Ireland with Brinsley McNamara

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

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

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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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Mark Grist: Monster Rap Battle Workshop

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

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

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Bradley Taylor & Friends

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Bradley Taylor is an award-winning poet born and based in Birmingham. In 2024 he won the Roundhouse Poetry Slam, with that night marking the biggest

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