Spoken Word

Science lectures for the inquisitive and wondering

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)

An empowering and uplifting evening hosted by Bristol, Bath, Avon and Somerset Branch of the Women’s Equality Party, dedicated to advancing women’s rights and equality.

Can poetry capture joy? Let’s find out. Edinburgh Fringe’s favourite poet returns with stacks of brilliant, big-hearted poems that get to grips with joy in mulchy middle-age

A romp through the untold myths of the Celts with fabulous Bristol storyteller, Clare Murphy

Storysmith presents a talk with the award-winning author of How to Train Your Dragon and former Children’s Laureate

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

A collection of dark comic stories by BBC award-winning writer/performer, Shôn Dale-Jones (Cracking, Floating, Story Of A Rabbit, The Duke)

A special night of spoken word from this world poetry slam champion

Spicy Slam is an 18+ edition of Bristol’s favourite true storytelling show Story Slam, where you can hear and share your raunchiest true sex stories live on stage

Bristol, Clevedon, Exeter and Weston go head to head in a poetry showdown like no other! Presented as part of Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2024

A unique evening of performances by the Kiota Community! We invite those from the Global Majority with poems, songs, stories or other forms of artistry to sign up for our open mic night