Spoken Word

Join Peirene Press to celebrate the art of translation! Emceed by Christophe Fricker, Jo Heinrich and Marielle Sutherland come face to face, showcasing their respective translations of the same German text

A funny, heart-warming brand new show from Shôn Dale-Jones (The Duke, Stories From An Invisible Town) about the pursuit of optimism that will leave you a little more determined to feel hopeful – a joyous mix of theatre, storytelling and stand-up comedy from this BBC award-winning writer

Devils, lovers, and old women with tricks up their sleeves… a new solo storytelling show created and performed by Corinne Harragin (Troubled Waters)

A double header of radical history and renegade ramblings from Pete the Temp and Doug Francisco

Luke Wright (Later Life Letter, JOY!) used to think he had the answers. Now he’s not so sure. Part poetry, part stand-up this new show explores what it means to change your mind without losing your convictions – and stay open in an increasingly entrenched world

A powerful musical journey through South America’s resistance movements, woven through the folk songs that became the soundtrack of a continent, performed by Alex Etchart and Pepa Duarte (maker of Eating Myself) – showing as part of PAPAYA Fest 2026

The land of song is mental; from it Matt Nõmme brings stories and poems of smuggling drugs, unexploded World War II bombs, and Wales’ most cursed mountain Pen y Fan, in this new show celebrating the UK’s most bizarre country – presented by Milk Poetry and Chuckle Busters

Join Milk Poetry, one of Bristol’s longest-running spoken word nights, for an evening of bold, brilliant live poetry from some of the finest performance poets working today – this February, they welcome myndstate to celebrate the launch of his debut collection

Milk Poetry selects the finest, freshest poets from the UK and beyond to produce the most nourishing and eclectic spoken word bonanza you could ever hope for, curated and hosted by Malaika Kegode (Outlier)

Join the host and founder of Milk Poetry – Malaika Kegode – as she launches her new poetry collection into the world! Expect some lols, some boo hoos, some poetic guests and a whole load of butterflies

Milk Poetry selects the finest, freshest poets from the UK and beyond to produce the most nourishing and eclectic spoken word bonanza you could ever hope for, curated and hosted by Malaika Kegode (Outlier)

Lava Elastic started out as the UK’s first openly Neurodiverse comedy, poetry and performance night just a few years ago and has become known for its generous, fun events for audience and performers alike – tonight’s line-up includes: Cerys Bradley, Alex Petrovic, Sumita Unjumbled and Anthony Fairweather