Jawdance: February 2022
It’s back! London’s biggest spoken word night is BACK! Join us on the 16 Feb at Rich Mix for this legendary night. After two years away Apples and Snakes are back with a programme of acclaimed featured acts and up-and-coming artists specially curated by regular host Yomi Ṣode, plus their renowned open mic. Joining us on stage, we…
Cece’s Satellite Speakeasy: Midlands
Step forward into the future… In July 2031… An event took place in a secret location in South East London. It was an act of creative resistance against climate and environmental injustice using live music, spoken word, storytelling and cutting-edge visuals… Cece’s Speakeasy. Just a few months later, the finest poetry-film makers and spoken word…
Cece’s Satellite Speakeasy
Poetry Film Premieres, Live Music and Spoken Word About Coffee, Chocolate & Climate Change In July 2031, an underground event took place in a secret location in South East London. It was an act of creative resistance against climate and environmental injustice using Live Music, Spoken Word, Storytelling and cutting-edge visuals – Cece’s Speakeasy. Now…
C+nto & Othered Poems: Competition
To celebrate the launch of the new collection C+nto & Othered Poems, we’re offering you the chance to win two tickets to the sold-out launch event, as well as a meet and greet with Joelle Taylor herself. We’ll be running the competition on social media between 20-24th September* Like and share the tweet/Instagram post to…
Contains Strong Language
BBC Contains Strong Language 2021 is a partnership between the BBC, Coventry City of Culture Trust, Writing West Midlands and Nine Arches Press, and is supported by Arts Council England, the British Council, Creative Lives and Jerwood Arts. BBC CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE: POETRY & PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL With local Writers, Poets and Theatre makers The BBC’s poetry…
Hit the Ode
Hit the Ode is a unique performance poetry night bringing world-class spoken word artists to the heart of Birmingham to perform alongside open micers. This month’s unmissable Hit the Ode marks the long-awaited return to live poetry performances. Our brilliant big Brummy line-up features sets from the multi-lingual Bohdan Piasecki, performance powerhouse Jasmine Gardosi, poet…
Apples & Snakes @ The Scoop
Team London Bridge present: Apples and Snakes @ The Scoop For one evening only, London’s finest wordsmiths and lyricists whip-up a verbal whirlwind to shake the Scoop! Hosted by Brooklyn born and raised rapper Kenny Baraka. Featuring student of life rapper BREIS, a perfect blend of African influence and western experience, the loveliest warmest and…
Sky Arts: Life & Rhymes – Live Audience
Sky Arts is looking for spoken word enthusiasts to be part of the live audience for a BAFTA-award winning show hosted by Benjamin Zephaniah. A celebration of spoken word, Life & Rhymes sees some of the country’s leading spoken word performers light-up the mic with their lyrical creativity. Life & Rhymes is the first show…
PLOT17 – Summer Camp
A hip-hop garden block party for audiences aged 7+ Join underground hip-hop hero Kenny Baraka and his gardeners for a day of planting, making, rapping and music. Become part of a team of young, green allies at PLOT17! In the morning, Kenny will help you write amazing poems, raps and songs, and in the afternoon,…
Empathy & Nature (Bromley)
Come and explore Empathy & Nature with author & illustrator Rob Ramsden & learn how to make a Rocking Bee! (Adult supervision required) About this event Rob will also be reading his wonderful picture book ‘I Saw A Bee’. In support of Empathy Day 10th June. For 4-7 year olds and their parents and carers…
LBGTQ Diversity Story Time (Woolwich)
LBGTQ Diversity Story Time, based on the theme of Empathy, with Mama G. Share stories of loving who you want and being who you are! This is a free event. Booking is essential as this is an in-person event at Woolwich Library. Please call 02089215748 to secure your place. This event is part of SPINE…
Author Talk: Sharna Jackson (Bromley)
Meet Sharna Jackson, children’s author of the High Rise Mystery series of books. For 8-11 year olds About this event Find out more about the writing process, whether you are more like Nik or Norva – our detective duo – and ask any questions you like. Sharna Jackson is an author and curator who specialises…
PLOT17 – Performance
A hip-hop garden block party for audiences aged 7+ Till the soil, ‘til we strike oil Deep enough to plant the seed. DJ play the record, sound travel like a bee. MC do a mic check 1, 2, 3 that’ll piped pipe ‘em to the block Part’eee…! Join underground hip-hop hero Kenny Baraka and his…
Postcard Connect (Tower Hamlets)
Postcard Connect is a children’s art project inviting them to say hello and connect with people by creating a postcard and sending it to friends and family to let them know you are thinking of them. Postcards are a lovely surprise for someone to receive and keep forever! The project aims to encourage children to…
The Greenthumb Laboratories Guide to Growing Empathy
Join the SPINE Festival workshop and hear all about an emotionally responsive houseplant! This event is being hosted by Kensington and Chelsea Libraries. About this event Dr. Green and Dr. Thumb are two extremely experienced Botanical scientists who have created ‘Compassio Veraque’; an emotionally responsive houseplant that can sense your emotions and help make you…
Grandad’s Secret Giant (Hammersmith & Fullham)
An interactive online drama workshop inspired by David Litchfield’s ‘Grandad’s Secret Giant’. Suitable for Key Stage 1 children Join Cat & Hutch for an online drama workshop inspired by the book ‘Grandad’s Secret Giant’ by David Litchfield, focusing on the theme of Empathy. Suitable for Key Stage 1 children Cat and Hutch Productions With over…
Art and Poetry (Hammersmith & Fulham)
This free virtual workshop is suitable for ages 5-12 yrs. It will be based around the theme of Empathy, which will be explored through a combination of poetry and pastel drawings that aim to visualise what empathy looks like. Everyone who takes part will create a short-form poem that introduces what empathy means to them,…
Empathy is a Superpower (Croydon)
A creative workshop on the themes of empathy and resilience for children. Join Croydon Libraries and Spine Festival Artists in Residence, Yara Rodrigues Fowler and Patrick Evans as they use poetry and rap to explore the themes of empathy and resilience. When you book, you will receive an email confirmation. The link to join the…
Power Up: Flip Your Empathy Switch (Southwark)
Power Up: Flip the Empathy Switch (Sharing Event) London has lost its connection. The local superhero ‘Empathy’, who would normally fix this, has burned out. Their power is dwindling and their toolkit is nearly empty. You need to help us recharge the empathy batteries. We all have an important part to play in reconnecting the…
Wonky: theatre + free poetry book (Hammersmith & Fullham)
WONKY tackles bullying and helps children celebrate their differences. Suitable for ages 6-11 years. Take a large handful of nutrition, a healthy helping of physical education and a hearty portion of PSHE, and mix them together with (clean) green fingers. Bake for 55 minutes against the glittering backdrop of a dance competition. Add a dollop…
ChatterBooks with Author Dan Freedman (Southwark)
Spine Festival and Southwark Libraries presents Dan Freedman, popular children’s author. Come and have a chat with Dan Freedman, best known for creating and writing the bestselling Jamie Johnson series about a young footballer aiming to be the greatest player in the world. An inspiring series of books showing the challenges, compassion and friendship during…
Intro to Comic Drawing With Cartoonist Ben Poultney (Wandsworth)
Special opportunity for families to learn comic drawing with super talented cartoonist Ben Poultney. Spine Festival event for Empathy Day. About this event Special opportunity for families with children aged 8 to 12 years to learn comic drawing techniques with super talented cartoonist Ben Poultney. Part of Wandsworth Libraries’ Spine Festival programme, to celebrate Empathy…
What’s The Story? (Brent & Ealing)
Everyone has a story no matter your age or background. However, how many people know all the chapters of our book of life? Understanding peoples stories could help us understand the reasons we act a certain way or do certain things. Explore your story through a creative workshop using drama and spoken word as we…
Cece’s Speakeasy
Apples and Snakes in association with Jazz re:freshed and The Albany present: Cece’s Speakeasy Step forward into 2031… Welcome to Cece’s Speakeasy. A place for truth-seekers, chocolate lovers and coffee drinkers. For adventurers. For those with a story to tell and those who want to listen. A place to indulge in the forbidden delights of…
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