• Poetry and Wellbeing Retreat

    Please note: this event is now sold out – Lyra is operating a waiting list. The popular Apples and Snakes retreat is back at Lyra! A one-day event for poets at all stages to refresh, reboot and connect. The retreat offers creative workshops, discussions, mentoring and practical advice to reenergise your practice, soothe your soul…

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  • Saluting the New Daughters of Africa

    Join us to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the New Daughters of Africa anthology, bringing together leading poets and writers as they discuss their creative journeys, the publishing landscape and offer advice for the next generation of Black British writers. Saluting New Daughters of Africa pay homage the history of black British publishing centring Black…

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  • EARTH: GOBS Collective Showcase

    A heron lands among seashells; her rusty compass swings west… Experience Nottingham’s most exciting spoken-word talent in a showcase curated by GOBS Collective members, co-directed by Cara Thompson and Bridie Squires, with movement direction from John Berkavitch. These poets have built work from the ground up, bringing individual stories together to create this journey through…

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  • Hit the Ode X UniSlam

    The birds are singing, the sun is shining and luring you out into the false warmth of a crisp, bright day. We’re no longer waking up in darkness. That means spring is here! As is a bit of a tradition of ours, the first Hit the Ode is back at Birmingham Hipodrome and in collaboration…

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  • Red Sky Sessions

    A warm and springtime welcome back to Red Sky Sessions. Throughout five workshops, participants will explore themes and techniques to improve their writing, develop their craft and hone their skills through a series of workshops and talks from some of the country’s leading poets and facilitators. This FREE programme is designed to accommodate emerging writers who…

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  • Jawdance

    Jawdance is London’s biggest poetry night featuring some of the best names on the Spoken Word scene. The next event takes place 7pm, Wednesday 20 March at Rich Mix in London! In celebration of International Women’s Day, this month we have a spicy little lineup. Kat François returns to host and we welcome performances from…

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