Join us for a live podcast recording with award-winning poet Rose Condo and Director of the National Poetry Centre Nick Barley. Have a Kind Word With Yourself is a podcast that explores how we can keep kind, creative and connected.

Hosted by Rose Condo, prepare to be entertained by 10 fabulous poets as they compete to become our 2026 Slam Champ.

In a time of doom and distraction, is it hard to stay connected to your creativity and your inner kindness? Join award-winning poet Rose Condo for Have a Kind Word with Yourself – a creative writing workshop to explore how we can cultivate kinder language for ourselves.

Love words? Come along to the monthly night of words, shared spoken & sung, at Lawrence Batley Theatre! May's guest is Kieren King - an award-winning poet and creative producer. He has performed across the UK & Europe. His debut collection, Spit and Sawdust, was published by Flapjack Press in 2025.

Tickle your fancy is Chorlton’s gem of a cabaret night. Doolally host a night of exciting turns with something for everyone

Love words? Come along to the monthly night of words, shared spoken and sung, at Lawrence Batley Theatre! June's guest is Amina Atiq - a Liverpool-based published poet, performance artist, practitioner and award-winning community activist.

Spoken Word hosted in Wolverhampton by Poets, Prattlers & Pandemonialists

Love words? Come along to the monthly night of words, shared spoken & sung, at Lawrence Batley Theatre! July's guest is Trystan Lewis - a Lancaster-based poet. He has featured at Verbalise in Kendal, the Wordarium in Lancaster, Write Out Loud Bolton, and the 2023 Morecambe Poetry Festival.

Love words? Come along to the monthly night of words, shared spoken and sung, at Lawrence Batley Theatre! April's guest is Noor - a spoken-word artist, singer, and creative producer. More than just a performer, Noor creates environments for reflection and expression.

Hosted by Dominic Berry, Hinterland Poetry Night is an evening filled with beautiful words, creative minds, and good vibes. Rose will be the feature guest in April!

Love words? Come along to the monthly night of words, shared spoken and sung, at Lawrence Batley Theatre! March's guest is Biz Bond - a performance poet currently based in Manchester. They've used poetry to document everyday pockets of joy, and que(e)ry the world around them.

Love words? Come along to the monthly night of words, shared spoken and sung, at Lawrence Batley Theatre! February's guest is Lence - a Rap & Spoken Word artist from Leeds, known for an innovative style of intricate lyrics, astute observations, compelling music and impactful live performances.

The Royal Society of Literature and King’s College, London invite you to our high-profile annual Careers in Literature event which draws crowds of hundreds to hear from a panel of professionals about the highlights and challenges of making a career in the world of literature.

Rose Condo hosts an evening featuring a lineup of brilliant artists. DreamSpace aims to create space for original life-affirming music, art and ideas.

A weekend where Ramsbottom will Come Together, showcasing the best of Bury, from music and singing, to poetry and art.

A four-week online writing course helping you to keep creative, kind and connected.

Use inspiring writing prompts to spark ideas for writing and growing new poems. For adults aged 18+ who live in the Kirklees area. Workshops take place on Zoom. All levels of experience are warmly welcomed.