Describe yourself in 3 words…

Mindful.
Creative.
Chilled.

What inspires you?

I’m inspired by my friends, music, family, myself, nature, art, and theatre. I take inspiration from the blessing of being healthy and having the privilege to create.

Tell us about your worst ever gig?

I was at a gig where me and my friend were called up to stage to perform but they called him up by the wrong name. They said “we’d like to invite up Liam” when his real name is Leo and a lot of the audience knew him too so there was just no focus from the beginning and it made it so hard to concentrate and give a good performance.

What’s your number one poetry pet peeve?

Personally, it’s when people go over their time limit at an open mic or try to squeeze another poem inside the last 20 seconds of their slot. If you have a time slot then try your absolute best to stick to it.

Whose words do you love at the moment?

The words of Ghetts, particularly in his spoken word performance of Double Standards. It’s powerful, clear and so important coming from such an admirable and talented person.

What piece of advice would you give to your younger self?

Stop looking for external validation and take the time to speak and listen to yourself. You are the driver of your own ship so be kind to yourself and those around you. There is no time in existence where you did not pull yourself from your darkest places.

Would you rather be able to teleport or be able to read minds?

Read minds and use it to change the world!


A photo of poet David Woolcott. David has short black hair and a short beard. He wears a white t-shirt with a red heart printed on the right hand side. Inside the heart it says Mercy Theatre Collective. He holds his hand up to his face leaning his head into his hand.

David Woolcott

David Woolcott is a multi-disciplinary artist specialising in spoken word, facilitation and directing. As a working class creative he creates socially conscious art to inspire social change and hold important conversations. He is one of the founders of the Mercy Theatre Collective which is a theatre organisation who dedicates their work to unmasking social issues and creating spaces of understanding and unity through art and community.

David’s work ranges from community based projects in Essex to London West End theatrical productions all the way to online platforms such as Spotify, instagram and TikTok.

Insta: @david.woolcott
Website: https://linktr.ee/mercytheatrecollective