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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


Join us at The Wardrobe Theatre for an energetic evening of impressive wordsmithery and good-spirited competitiveness. Slammers from each of the teams will take to the stage to battle it out in the hopes of impressing the audience and winning the title of South West Showdown Champions!

Presented in collaboration with Rhyme Against the Tide (Weston), Milk Poetry (Bristol), Spork Poetry (Exeter) and Isabel White (Clevedon).

  • Dates: Mon 15th April 2024
  • Show time: 7.30pm
  • Tickets: £8 (£5 conc.)
  • Running Time: 2 hours (with interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 12+
  • Spoken Word
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  • Running Time: 2 hours (with interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 12+
  • Connect with the artist:

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