Here’s the list of local events in May 2024. If I’ve missed anything you think should be included or needs correcting – please let me know.
Details are to the best of my knowledge at time of writing or amending during the month, please check event with hosts before attending in case of restrictions/changes.
Keep checking throughout the month in case I’ve been able to add anything else, otherwise June’s list will follow in due course.
For end of April 2024 events – https://scottcoe.co.uk/west-anglia-east-midlands-real-world-poetry-events-april-2024/
Wednesday 1st 13:00
Nottingham.
Poets of Migration. Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, NG1 7FH (w3w = ///scenes.tilt.reader)
Poetry Workshop – An afternoon celebrating the poetry of refuge and displacement
1st May, 18th May, 22nd May & 1st June
See Notts Poetry’s Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 1st 19:00
Wisbech.
Wisbech Stanza. Wisbech Castle, The Crescent, PE13 1ES (w3w = ///union.reply.expel)
Hosted by Kim Allen, former Fenland Poet Laureate.
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
Contact wisbechstanzagroup@gmail.com to sign up and further event details
See Wisbech Stanza’s Facebook page for this and other events
Wednesday 1st 19:30
Lincoln.
Uncaged. The Birdcage, 54 Baggholme Road, LN2 5BQ (w3w = ///gifted.studio.caves)
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
See Outspoken Poets’s Facebook page for this and other events
Thursday 2nd
Market Deeping.
Deepings Literary Festival 2nd to 5th May – various locations
See Deepings Literary Festival’s website for details of all events
Thursday 2nd 18:00
Bulwell.
Culture Conversations – Celebrating Women of Bulwell. The Curious Cafe and Gift Shop, 301 Main St, NG6 8ED (w3w = ///happy.burst.shape)
This project seeks to create a platform where individuals can share and celebrate their local global community, through a series of Poetry and Filming workshops.
Contact Nicola@bulwellartsfestival.com if you are interested in joining.
See Bulwell Arts Festival’s Facebook page for this and other events
Thursday 2nd 18:45
Peterborough.
Good Shout Spoken Word. Here We Aren’t, 18 Godric Square, PE2 7JL (w3w = ///modest.hats.worked)
Featured artists & open mic
Regular event – First Thursday of every month (Except December & January).
Further details on Good Shout Spoken Word’s Facebook page
Thursday 2nd 19:00
Spalding.
White Horse Writers Open Mic. Sergi’s Tapas Bar, 10/11 Francis Street, PE11 1AT (w3w = ///goat.charm.those)
Open Mic night – For writers, singers, sword swallowers, magicians and clowns.
See White Horse Writers’ Facebook page for this and other events
Thursday 2nd 19:30
Coventry.
Fire & Dust. LTB Showrooms, 1 Warwick Row, CV1 1EX (w3w = ///squad.trial.voices)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Just turn up to watch, but recommend ticket to book open mic slot.
Regular event – First Thursday of every month.
See Here Comes Everyone magazine on Eventbrite for more details
Thursday 2nd 20:00
Leicester.
Run Your Tongue. Donald Watson’s Vegan Bar, 94 Granby Street, LE1 1DJ (w3w = ///joke.scale.leaves)
Featured artists, plus open mic (Poets, singers and storytellers are all welcome)
See Run Your Tongue on Eventbrite for more details
Friday 3rd
Market Deeping.
Deepings Literary Festival 2nd to 5th May – various locations
See Deepings Literary Festival’s website for details of all events
Friday 3rd 18:00
Peterborough.
Syntax: Mic Skills and Performance workshop. The Key Theatre Studio, Embankment Road, PE1 1EF (w3w = ///gladiators.rock.punch)
There’s also an Open Mic at 8pm – scroll down for details
Part of Welcome Week(ender) – a programme of performances, workshops and activities presented by Landmark Theatres. The Welcome Week(ender) is designed to invite new audiences, artists and communities into the Key Theatre and offer free shows, workshops and taster session opportunities.
See The Key Theatre’s website for more details of this and other events
Friday 3rd 19:30
Nottingham.
Speech Therapy. Bunker’s Hill, 36-38 Hockley, Lace Market, NG1 1FP (w3w = ///volunteered.actors.enjoyable)
Spoken word open mic.
Regular event – First Friday of the Month.
See Speech Therapy’s Instagram Page for more details
Friday 3rd 20:00
Peterborough.
Syntax: Open Mic and Laureate event. The Key Theatre Studio, Embankment Road, PE1 1EF (w3w = ///gladiators.rock.punch)
There’s also an Mic skills workshop at 6pm – scroll up for details
Part of Welcome Week(ender) – a programme of performances, workshops and activities presented by Landmark Theatres. The Welcome Week(ender) is designed to invite new audiences, artists and communities into the Key Theatre and offer free shows, workshops and taster session opportunities.
See The Key Theatre’s website for more details of this and other events
Saturday 4th
Market Deeping.
Deepings Literary Festival 2nd to 5th May – various locations
See Deepings Literary Festival’s website for details of all events
Saturday 4th 10:30
Oakham.
Creative Writing with Karen. Oakham Refill Shoppe, 2 Melton Rd, LE15 6AY (w3w = ///comedy.crunching.backdrop)
Written and spoken words workshop.
First Saturday of each month 10:30-12:30
See Oakham Refill Shoppe’s Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Sunday 5th
Market Deeping.
Deepings Literary Festival 2nd to 5th May – various locations
See Deepings Literary Festival’s website for details of all events
Sunday 5th 18:30
Cambridge.
CB1 Poetry. Town & Gown Pub & Theatre, 8 Market Passage, CB2 3PF (w3w = ///heave.rings.friday)
Poetry Open Mic.
1st Sunday of the month
Further details on CB1 Poetry’s Facebook page
Sunday 5th 19:00
Nottingham.
Bad Betty Live: Poetry & Music. Peggy’s Skylight, 3 George Street, NG1 3BH (w3w = ///also.elaborate.jumps)
Live show.
See Bad Betty’s Instagram Page for more details
Monday 6th 19:00
Nottingham.
The Passion of the Rabbit with Hongwei Bao 包宏偉. Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Long Row, NG1 2DH (w3w = ///mini.tonic.bubble)
Poetry launch together with Rachel Goodman and Elvire Roberts.
See Five Leaves website for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 7th 18:00
Sleaford.
Unplugged – Open Mic. The Hub, Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW (w3w = noble.form.green)
5 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 May & 4 Jun, 6pm – 9pm
Free, everyone welcome
See The Hub’s website for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 7th 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Night. The Organ Grinder, 21 Alfreton Road, NG7 3JE (w3w = ///flown.brass.speaks)
Open mic with guest speakers.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Openbook’s website for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 7th 19:30
Grantham.
Open Mic with host Mike Alderson, at The Lord Harrowby, 65 Dudley Road, NG31 9AB (w3w = ///pets.puzzle.sounds)
Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, free entry – * PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SADLY NO DISABLED FACILITIES*
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Stamford Poetry’s Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 7th 20:00
Bedford.
Ouse Muse. Eagle Bookshop, 16-20 St Peters Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///wisdom.plug.shiny)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Ouse Muse’s Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 8th 19:00
Stamford.
Rhymes on the rocks. Spirits of Stamford. 11 St Paul’s Street, PE9 2BE (w3w = ///usual.wizard.loss)
Poetry Open Mic
Regular event – Second Wednesday of every month
See Rhymes on the rocks’ Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 8th 19:30
Nottingham.
Free your mind – Poetry open mic. King William IV, 6 Eyre Street Nottingham NG2 4RG (w3w = ///farms.random.chew)
Free minds is a poetry night open to all forms of poetry and for all stories to be told.
Regular event – Second Wednesday of every month.
See King William IV on Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 8th 19:30
Nottingham.
SMUT! The Verbal Burlesque. The Playwright, 38 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FQ (w3w = ///error.sugars.goods)
A night of poetry and storytelling in Nottingham celebrating human sexuality. Open Mic.
See Ticketsource event for further details
Thursday 9th 19:00
Huntingdon.
Open Mic Poetry Event. Commemoration Hall, 39 High Street, PE29 3AQ (w3w = ///escalated.tank.landowner)
Free entry.
See Commemoration Hall’s website for details of this and other events
Thursday 9th 19:00
Derby.
Real Talk Spoken Word. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Featured artists plus Open Mic
Every 2nd Thursday
See Real Talk Spoken Word’s Instagram Page for further details
Thursday 9th 19:30
Northampton.
The Bardic Open Mic. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music & Spoken word open mic.
Regular event – Second Thursday of every month.
See The Lab’s website for details of this and other events
Thursday 9th 20:00
Lincoln.
Open Mic Night. The Dog and Bone. 10 John Street, LN2 5BH (w3w = ///talked.using.items)
Open Mic with host Gaz Clitheroe. Music, Comedy, Poetry & Spoken Word all welcome.
Regular event – Second Thursday of every month.
See Dog and Bone’s Facebook page for this and other events
Saturday 11th
Newark.
Newark Book Festival 11th to 14th May – various locations
See Newark Book Festival’s website for details of all events
Saturday 11th 10:30
Stamford.
Poetry at Walkers. Walkers Bookshop, High Street, PE9 2AL (w3w = ///mostly.finest.bunk)
On the sofa’s upstairs at Walkers.
Monthly event (on 3rd Saturday February & March & on 2nd Saturday April to July).
Bring your favourite poems – classics or modern. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
See Walkers Bookshop’s website for this and other events
Saturday 11th 20:00
Kenilworth.
Tree House Sessions. Tree House Bookshop, 4 The Square, CV8 1EB (w3w = ///video.appear.clay)
Open mic for music and spoken word.
Second Saturday of every month
See Tree House Bookshop’s website for more details of this and other events
Sunday 12th
Newark.
Newark Book Festival 11th to 14th May – various locations
See Newark Book Festival’s website for details of all events
Sunday 12th 19:30
Leicester.
Mouse Teeth. The Big Difference, 68 High Street, LE1 5YP (w3w = ///slime.sadly.police)
Mouse Teeth belts and croons spellbinding lyrics over distorted guitars that thrash then drift into celestial swells that backdrop gut-wrenching performance poetry.
See Dice FM event link for tickets & more details
Monday 13th
Newark.
Newark Book Festival 11th to 14th May – various locations
See Newark Book Festival’s website for details of all events
Monday 13th 19:30
Leicester.
Get Mouthy. The Big Difference, 68 High Street, LE1 5YP (w3w = ///slime.sadly.police)
Featured artists plus open mic. Everyone welcome.
Regular event – Second Monday of every month
See Get Mouthy’s Instagram page for more details
Find out more about Get Mouthy, in May’s Spoken Word Spotlight here
Tuesday 14th
Newark.
Newark Book Festival 11th to 14th May – various locations
See Newark Book Festival’s website for details of all events
Tuesday 14th 19:30
St Ives (Cambridgeshire).
Open Mic in the Riverport Cafe at St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement, PE27 5AD (w3w = ///yesterday.meanders.recorders)
Poetry & Folk music – Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, Entry fee varies. Often between £2 – £4 (cash only).
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month
See St Ives Corn Exchange’s website for this and other events
Tuesday 14th 19:30
Stony Stratford.
Scribal Gathering. Upstairs at The Crown, Market Square, MK11 1BE (w3w = ///unheated.indoor.trifle)
Music and Spoken Word Open Mic, plus featured performers
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month
See Scribal Gathering’s Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 15th 18:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Kitchen. Hopkinson, 21 Station Street, NG2 3AJ (w3w = ///dive.pasta.uses)
This free event is an Open Mic and platform for the local creative community to come together share their art, and connect with other like-minded folk.
Regular event – Third Wednesday of every month.
See Hopkinson on Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 15th 19:30
Biggleswade.
A Way With Words. The BIGG Theatre Bar, 36 High Street, SG18 0JL (w3w = ///powerful.adverbs.outbursts)
Open minded spoken word and poetry open mic night – every third Wednesday of the month
Turn up on the night, sign up and connect with emerging writers, artists and poets in this relaxed and inclusive open mic night.
Fully accessible
See The BIGG Theatre’s website for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 15th 19:30
Ely.
Fen Speak. Babylon Gallery, Waterside, CB7 4AU (w3w = ///dark.bonfires.rush)
Poetry & spoken word open mic.
Free entry – donations welcome. Cash bar.
See Fen Speak’s Facebook page for further details
Find out more about Fen Speak, in March’s Spoken Word Spotlight here
Wednesday 15th 19:30
Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stratford-upon-Avon Stanza.
Methodist Hall, Trinity Close, Old Town, CV37 6BG (w3w = ///curry.mouth.exists)
Third Wednesday of each month, starting promptly at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Contact connie.bott@mac.com to sign up and further event details
Thursday 16th 19:30
Nottingham.
Full Circle. The Cock and Hoop, High Pavement, NG1 1HN (w3w = ///option.fish.fuzzy)
Poetry Open Mic.
See Notts Poetry’s Instagram Page for more details
Thursday 16th 20:00
Northampton.
The Good Vibes. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music & Spoken word open mic. Monthly event (3rd Thursday) – free entry
See The Lab’s website for details of this and other events
Friday 17th 19:00
Leicester.
Some Antics. Grays Coffee Shop, 31 Rutland Street, LE1 1RE (w3w = ///judge.judges.legal)
Featured artists plus Spoken Word Slam & Open Mic. Everyone welcome. Monthly event – usually 3rd Friday of the month
See Some Antics Facebook page for event post with cost and to sign up for slots. Also for future dates.
Saturday 18th 11:00
Nuneaton.
Spark Young Writers – Nuneaton Teen Young Writers Group. Nuneaton Library, Church St, CV11 4DR (w3w = ///mass.upgrading.tins)
Youth writing workshop with Coventry Poet Laureate John Bernard.
See Spark Writers’ website for further details of this and for other events in other areas
Saturday 18th 12:30
Nottingham.
Poets of Migration. Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, NG1 7FH (w3w = ///scenes.tilt.reader)
Poetry Workshop – An afternoon celebrating the poetry of refuge and displacement
1st May, 18th May, 22nd May & 1st June
See Notts Poetry’s Eventbrite for more details
Saturday 18th May 14:00
Helpston.
Spring Gathering at John Clare’s Grave
Helpston Churchyard, Church Ln, PE6 7DT (w3w = ///daydream.rarely.suspect)
See What The Thunder Said’s Facebook page for this and other events
Saturday 18th 19:00
Lincoln.
The Green Road Spoken Word. Lincoln A.O.D.S, 33 Tentercroft Street, LN5 7DB (w3w = ///ducks.amuse.adults)
£1 entry fee to non-members. Pre-book an open mic slot – see The Green Room Spoken Word Fellowship Facebook page for this and future events
Sunday 19th 14:00
Leicester.
Gigs for Gaza. 2FunkyMusic Cafe, 23A New Park Street, LE3 5NH (w3w = ///silly.knee.heats)
2pm to 9pm – Live music, poetry/Spoken word & dance, hip hop, neo-soul and much more!
£7 advance or £10 on the door
See 2Funky Music Cafe’s Website for more details of this and other events
Monday 20th 19:00
Spalding.
White Horse Writers sessions. The Red Lion, Market Place, PE11 1SU (w3w = ///moves.acted.ending)
Group writing sessions: Fiction, Poetry, Prose, etc.
See White Horse Writers’ Facebook page for this and other events
Playing with Words is taking a break this month – will be back June 17th
Stamford.
Playing With Words. MindSpace, 39 Broad Street, PE9 1PX (w3w = ///themes.bonus.snow)
Fun word games, poetry and writing prompts with former Stamford Poet Laureate Scott Coe. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
Third Monday of every month.
This is a free event but encourage you to bring donations towards hot drinks.
Places are limited. Please see the MindSpace website to book (available to book June to December)
Monday 20th 19:45
Lincoln.
Guild Session. St Mary’s Guildhall, 2-18 Sibthorp St, LN5 7SH (w3w = ///nights.visits.speaks)
An evening of amazing music and poetry in a beautiful 12th century building in the centre of Lincoln.
Third Monday of every month.
See The Guild Session’s Facebook page for this and other events
Tuesday 21st 19:30
Bury St Edmunds.
Poetry Aloud. Live at upstairs at Oakes Barn. St Andrew’s St South, IP33 3PH (w3w = ///booklets.operation.inflict)
Poetry Aloud Open Mic sessions are hybrid Live / Zoom meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month except December.
See Poetry Aloud’s Instagram Page for further details
Tuesday 21st 19:30
Lincoln.
Wordsmiths. BeerHeadZ, 4 Eastgate, LN2 1QA (w3w = ///safely.onions.reward)
An evening of poetry and spoken word
Third Tuesday of every month.
See BeerHeadZ Lincoln’s Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 22nd 13:00
Nottingham.
Poets of Migration. Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, NG1 7FH (w3w = ///scenes.tilt.reader)
Poetry Workshop – An afternoon celebrating the poetry of refuge and displacement
1st May, 18th May, 22nd May & 1st June
See Notts Poetry’s Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 22nd 18:30
Hinckley.
AccessAbility Arts presents Spoken Word. Rendezvous Hinckley, 119 Factory Road, LE10 0DP (w3w = ///trooper.exhales.heartache)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Pay as feel event. To book at open mic slot email thekaysdl@gmail.com
See AccessAbility Arts’ Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 22nd 19:00
Nottingham.
Camille Ralphs poetry reading. Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Long Row, NG1 2DH (w3w = ///mini.tonic.bubble)
With support from NTU creative writing students.
See Five Leaves website for more details of this and other events
Thursday 23rd 13:00
Coventry.
Coventry Stanza. The Old Windmill, 21 Spon Street, CV1 3BA (w3w = ///exit.pizza.then)
Fourth Thursday of each month.
Email Emma: e.t.kemp@gmail.com for more details
Thursday 23rd 18:00
Peterborough.
Food Storytelling and Folklore for Adults. Westraven Community Garden, Hartwell Way, PE3 7LX (w3w = ///boots.fields.riches)
An evening of exploring food storytelling and folklore specifically aimed at adults. Join us round the fire to listen to stories and poetry as well as to share your own around the fire. Hot drinks and homemade soup will be provided.
See Flourish’s Facebook page for further details
Thursday 23rd 19:00
Nottingham.
Dandelions Poetry. The Sir John Borlase Warren, 1 Ilkeston Rd, NG7 3GD (w3w = ///flops.comical.middle)
Featured guests plus open mic
See Dandelions Poetry’s Facebook page for further details
Saturday 25th 14:00
Leicester.
We are the Headliners. Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street, LE1 6AA (w3w = ///solar.torn.spoken)
Spoken word event – Fourth Saturday of each month.
Hosted by Beltane Spring Fayre Group, phone 0116-270-4765 for more info
Saturday 25th 12:00
Leicester.
Festival 2Funky Presents Poetry Slam & Workshop. 2FunkyMusic Cafe, 23A New Park Street, LE3 5NH (w3w = ///silly.knee.heats)
12pm – 1pm FREE Workshop
1pm-4pm Slam Event – £5 Audiences (FREE to register to perform)
See 2funky street kitchen on Skiddle for more details of this and other events
Saturday 25th 18:50
Cambridge.
Andy Gilbert. Thirsty, 46 Chesterton Rd, CB4 1EN (w3w = ///lawn.cute.tribe)
How to be a world class poet – Part of Cambridge Fringe Festival
See Cambridge Fringe Festival’s website for further details
Saturday 25th 19:00
Northampton.
Saturday Night at The OM. The OM, 39 Queens Park Parade, NN2 6LP (w3w = ///cakes.fits.rewarding)
Join local performance artists for stories, songs and poems
See OM Studio Northampton’s Facebook page for further details of this and other events
Saturday 25th 20:00
Buckingham.
Poetry & Song. The Woolpack, Well St, MK18 1EP (w3w = ///foggy.logbook.lyricism)
Poetry evening as part of Buckingham Live ’24
See Buckingham Live ’24’s Facebook page for further details of this and other events
Saturday 25th 20:00
Chesterfield.
Independent Electric Group. Chesterfield Labour Club, 113 Saltergate, S40 1NF (w3w = ///trees.swung.event)
Independent Electric Group x Bad Betty Press
See Independent Electric Group’s Facebook page for more details
Sunday 26th 13:00
Coventry.
Positive Images Poetry Workshops. Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY (w3w = ///laptop.ruler.fries)
Free workshops with Coventry Poet Laureate Emilie Lauren Jones
Usually the last Sunday of every month. Email: emilielaurenwriter@gmail.com for info
Tuesday 28th 10:30
Peterborough.
Little Stories Festival. Central Park, PE1 4DX (w3w = ///alien.wacky.tricky)
FREE storytelling festival from 10am to 2pm. Part of National Literacy Trust’s early years work, so ideal ages are 0-4, but all are welcome.
Featuring authors and entertainers, as well as our superstar community partners and Literacy Champions.
This event is part of our early years work, so ideal ages are 0-4, but all are welcome.
See National Literacy Trust Peterborough’s Facebook page for more details of this & other events
Tuesday 28th 19:30
Leicester.
Rough Draft. The Y Theatre, 7 East Street, LE1 6EY (w3w = ///edgy.soil.camp)
Once a month (forth Tuesday) we hold our scratch nights, each artists getting fifteen minutes to share their work, be that script in hand or something more polished.
From gut-wrenching theatre to side-splitting comedy, melodic music to punchy poetry, and all those arty bits in between.
See Y Theatre’s website for further details
Wednesday 29th 19:30
Stamford.
Pint of Poetry. The Gallery Bar at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Wednesday of every month.
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events
Thursday 30th 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Scum. The Robin Hood Inn, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood, NG5 2FR (w3w = ///woof.feeds.aura)
Headliners and Open mic
See Poetry Scum’s Instagram Page for more details
Thursday 30th 19:30
Cambridge.
Desperate Fleas. The Blue Moon. 2 Norfolk St, CB1 2LF (w3w = ///files.gloves.poet)
Mixed open mic: Comedy, Music, Spoken Word
Regular event – Last Thursday of every month.
Please be aware, the building is wheelchair accessible but unfortunately we do not have disabled toilets
See The Blue Moon’s website for this and other events
Friday 31st 19:00
Nottingham.
Fluent in Both. New Art Exchange, 39-41 Gregory Boulevard, NG7 6BE (w3w = ///defeat.gravy.cope)
Live music & poetry
See Fluent in Both on Eventbrite for more details
Friday 31st 19:30
Derby.
Word Wise. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Monthly Event. Poetry, Spoken word and music.
Regular Event – last Friday of every month
See Word Wise’s Facebook page for more details
Friday 31st 19:30
Leicester.
Word!. Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, LE1 7HA (w3w = ///melt.sharp.sticks)
Open Mic plus featured artists.
See Word Poetry’s website for this and other events
