SPOKEN WORD AND POETRY EVENTS IN LONDON
SPOKEN WORD AND POETRY EVENTS IN LONDON
Most Popular Spoken Word and Poetry Events in London
Dr. John Cooper Clarke
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic poet...
Impromptu Shakespeare
Tuesday 25 - Wednesday 26 March 2025
Bursting with love, poetry, comedy, tragedy, mistaken identity and everything in-between, Impromptu Shakespeare brings you an entirely new and unique Shakespeare play inspired by audience suggestions, to delight Shakespeare nerds and newb...
Antony Szmierek
Thursday 27 March 2025
Manchester spoken word and indie hip-hop artist Antony Szmierek has a distinctive way of mixing introspective and poetic lyrics with cool nostalgic beats which have seen him compared to Mike Skinner and The Streets. "He is being lauded as o...
SK Shlomo - Breathe
Friday 4 - Sunday 6 April 2025
Described by The Times as a "one-person music festival", international non-binary beatboxing star SK Shlomo returns with award-winning gig-theatre solo show Breathe: a rollercoaster love-letter to the lifesaving power of beats, bass and br...
Grayson Perry
Sunday 23 November 2025
Chelmsford-born Turner Prize-winning acclaimed cross-dressing artist Grayson Perry CBE is as well known for his colourful pottery and tapestries as he is for his books, TV shows and social commentary. Using all these different media, he ...
