Artist Development
We put on a range of masterclasses, workshops and development events throughout the year to help performance poets develop their work.
Creative Salon
14 June 2012
LONDON: a fun relaxing forum with the emphasis on creativity, connecting and sharing
Professions and Confessions: Creative Character Writing
17 April 2012
LONDON: a creative masterclass for poets exploring character development in writing and performance
Creative Salon
12 April 2012
LONDON: a fun relaxing forum with the emphasis on creativity, connecting and sharing
On the Road
9 March 2012
TAUNTON: investigate rural touring with this insider lead training day for artists of all disciplines
Word Theft: Language Play in Performance
22 February 2012
BARNSTAPLE: text and voice in performance workshop
Learn: Eat: Perform
19 February - 18 March 2012
WORCESTER: Simply learn, eat and perform on the third Wednesday of every month
Creative Salon
9 February 2012
LONDON: a fun relaxing forum with the emphasis on creativity, connecting and sharing
Scratch Tyne Rehearsal Club
16 June 2013
NEWCASTLE @ 3pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Poets' Place
15 June 2013
BIRMINGHAM @ 4pm: an informal gathering of poets, writers and performers
Poets' Place
1 June 2013
BIRMINGHAM @ 4pm: an informal gathering of poets, writers and performers
The Writing Room: Malika Booker
29 May 2013
LONDON @ 6pm: challenging, encouraging and inspiring your writing
Scratch Tyne Rehearsal Club
18 May 2013
NEWCASTLE @ 3pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Poets' Place
18 May 2013
BIRMINGHAM @ 4pm: an informal gathering of poets, writers and performers
Poets' Place
4 May 2013
BIRMINGHAM @ 4pm: an informal gathering of poets, writers and performers
The Writing Room: Mark Grist / Mixy / Dead Poets
25 April 2013
LONDON @ 6pm: challenging, encouraging and inspiring your writing
Scratch Tyne Rehearsal Club
21 April 2013
NEWCASTLE @ 3pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Poets' Place
20 April 2013
BIRMINGHAM @ 4pm: an informal gathering of poets, writers and performers
Writing for Performance
16 April 2013
NEWCASTLE @ 10am: an informal gathering for writers who perform
Inscapes
14 April 2013
BARNARD CASTLE @ 4pm: explore your internal landscapes and psychic terrains
Poets' Place
6 April 2013
BIRMINGHAM @ 4pm: an informal gathering of poets, writers and performers
The Writing Room: Inua Ellams
28 March 2013
LONDON @ 6pm: challenging, encouraging and inspiring your writing
Social Media Masterclass
25 March 2013
LONDON @ 6pm: A masterclass in social networking for poets and spoken word artists
Poets' Place
23 March 2013
BIRMINGHAM @ 4pm: an informal gathering of poets, writers and performers
Writing for Performance
19 March 2013
NEWCASTLE @ 10am: an informal gathering for writers who perform
Scratch Tyne Rehearsal Club
17 March 2013
NEWCASTLE @ 3pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Performance Poetry Masterclass
16 March 2013
CANTERBURY @ 11am: A workshop on writing for performance, stagecraft and performance skills
Poets' Place
9 March 2013
BIRMINGHAM @ 4pm: an informal gathering of poets, writers and performers
Live Literature Symposium: Do We Need To Talk About This?
8 March 2013
NORWICH @ 11am: a day-long live literature symposium
Power Plant: Zena Edwards
2 March 2013
BIRMINGHAM @ 2pm: free masterclasses with top practitioners to power your poetry career
Skills, games & tips to deliver fun poetry workshops
2 March 2013
MANCHESTER @ 2pm: enhance your approach to running poetry workshops in education and community settings
Performance Poetry Toolkit
1 March 2013
LONDON @ 10am: getting The Knowledge from a man who's been there and done that
Scratch Tyne Rehearsal Club
17 February 2013
NEWCASTLE @ 3pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Read Our Lips - 24 Hour Film-poem Challenge
2 February 2013
STOCKTON-ON-TEES @ 9.30AM: It’s back, get your poem from page to screen IN ONE DAY
Power Plant: Malika Booker
2 February 2013
BIRMINGHAM @ 2pm: free masterclasses with top practitioners to power your poetry career
Poets: Get Heard, Get Seen, Get Noticed!
2 February 2013
MANCHESTER @ 2pm: self-promotion tools, practical tips and advice for poets
A Taste of Spoken Word
24 January 2013
EASINGTON @ 1pm: a creative writing session for anyone who's got a family and has ever had a meal with them
A Taste of Spoken Word
23 January 2013
STOCKTON-ON-TEES @ 2.30pm: a creative writing session for anyone who's got a family and has ever had a meal with them
A Taste of Spoken Word
22 January 2013
MIDDLESBROUGH @ 2.30pm: a creative writing session for anyone who's got a family and has ever had a meal with them
Scratch Tyne Rehearsal Club
20 January 2013
NEWCASTLE @ 3pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Writing for Performance
15 January 2013
NEWCASTLE @ 10am: an informal gathering for writers who perform
Power Plant: Tim Wells
12 January 2013
BIRMINGHAM @ 2pm: free masterclasses with top practitioners to power your poetry career
Poets' Place
15 December 2012
BIRMINGHAM: an informal gathering of poets, writers and performers. Meet, talk, read, write!
Working in Schools
15 December 2012
BRIGHTON @ 1pm: an invaluable masterclass for spoken-word artists wanting to work with young people in schools
Scratch Tyne Rehearsal Club
15 December 2012
NEWCASTLE: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Writing for Performance
5 December 2012
NEWCASTLE @ 10am: an informal gathering for writers who perform
Taking a Poetry Show to the Edinburgh Fringe
3 December 2012
LONDON @ 10am: join the spoken-word revolution at the world's biggest arts festival
Power Plant: Peter Kahn
1 December 2012
BIRMINGHAM @ 2pm: free masterclasses with top practitioners to power your poetry career
One Way Ticket
29 November 2012 - 27 January 2013
SE: developing skills in writing and performance for children
Setting yourself up as a Freelancer
28 November 2012
LONDON @ 5pm: the ins and outs of being a successful freelance artist
Writing for Performance
20 November 2012
NEWCASTLE @ 9.30am: an informal gathering for writers who perform
Scratch Tyne Rehearsal Club
18 November 2012
NEWCASTLE: a safe place for spoken word – with guest workshop from Dominic Berry
The Poet's Guide to Running Workshops in Schools
14 November 2012
LONDON @ 10am: everything you need to know about runnning workshops in schools
Safeguarding for Arts Practitioners
13 November 2012
TAUNTON @ 1pm: explore safeguarding issues and good practice in delivering creative projects with vulnerable participants
Power Plant: Daneet Steffens
3 November 2012
BIRMINGHAM @ 2pm: free masterclasses with top practitioners to power your poetry career
Arts and Health Masterclass
31 October 2012
LONDON @ 10am: A Masterclass For Poets Interested in Working Creatively in Hospital and Health Care Settings
Scratch Tees Rehearsal Club
27 October 2012
MIDDLESBROUGH @ 2pm: safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Scratch Tyne Rehearsal Club
21 October 2012
NEWCASTLE: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Power Plant: Patience Agbabi
20 October 2012
BIRMINGHAM @ 2pm: free masterclasses with top practitioners to power your poetry career
Writing for Performance
16 October 2012
NEWCASTLE @ 9.30am: an informal gathering for writers who perform
Creative Salon
9 October 2012
LONDON @4pm: a fun relaxing forum with the emphasis on creativity, connecting and sharing
Poets' Place Writing Clinic Special
6 October 2012
BIRMINGHAM: an informal gathering of poets, writers and performers. Meet, talk, read, write!
Page to Stage
6 October 2012
EXETER @ 11.30am: make your poetry zing off the page onto the stage
Scratch Tees Rehearsal Club
29 September 2012
MIDDLESBROUGH @ 2pm: safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Scratch Tyne Rehearsal Club
16 September 2012
NEWCASTLE: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Read Our Lips
15 September 2012
NEWCASTLE: What happens when you give video cameras to poets?
Writing for Performance
11 September 2012
NEWCASTLE @ 9.30am: an informal gathering for writers who perform
Power Plant: Buddy Wakefield
1 September 2012
BIRMINGHAM @ 2pm: two-time World Poetry Slam Champion visits Birmingham with his raw, rounded performance style
Performance Poetry Workshop with Buddy Wakefield
28 August 2012
SOUTHAMPTON: An exciting and rare chance to work with the two-time US Slam Champion
Writing and Performance for Stage
16 August 2012
PLYMOUTH: Develop your writing style and delivery
Read Our Lips 48 Hour Filmmaking Challenge
4 - 5 August 2012
NEWCASTLE: NO-ONE LEAVES WITHOUT A FILM!
Scratch Tees Rehearsal Club
29 July 2012
MIDDLESBOROUGH @ 12pm: safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Hijack All-Dayer: Spoken word workshops
26 July 2012
SALISBURY: a day of free workshops with Chris Redmond
Scratch Tyne Rehearsal Club
22 July 2012
NEWCASTLE: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Writing for Performance
17 July 2012
NEWCASTLE @ 9.30am: an informal gathering for writers who perform
Scratch Tees Rehearsal Club
24 June 2012
MIDDLESBOROUGH @ 12pm: safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Writing for Performance
20 June 2012
NEWCASTLE @ 9.30am: an informal gathering for writers who perform
Scratch Tees Rehearsal Club
27 May 2012
MIDDLESBOROUGH @ 12pm: safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Writing for Performance
15 May 2012
NEWCASTLE @ 9.30am: an informal gathering for writers who perform
Scratch Tees Rehearsal Club
29 April 2012
MIDDLESBOROUGH @ 12pm: safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Read Our Lips: storyboarding for poetry films
21 April 2012
NEWCASTLE @ 2pm: spoken word on film = awesome
Writing for Performance
17 April 2012
NEWCASTLE @ 9.30am: an informal gathering for writers who perform
Participation and Play
19 March 2012
A practical masterclass focusing on creative work with early years
Releasing your Fundraising Potential
25 January 2012
TAUNTON: help you to develop your fundraising knowledge and skills
Scratch Tees Rehearsal Club
21 June 2011
MIDDLESBOROUGH @ 11am: achieve your performance potential
spring
12 - 13 March 2011
SOUTH EAST: a two day intensive professional development opportunity for emerging South East performance poets
ESCAPE: Submitting your Poems to Magazines
28 February 2011
LONDON: submitting your work to magazines
Undergrowth - workshop
20 February 2011
NEWCASTLE: worksops led by Cassoulette leading to a performance of Undergrowth
ESCAPE: Voice Coaching - Royal Shakespeare Company, part II
14 February 2011
LONDON: voice coaching & performance workshop for spoken word artists
TUNED ON: SPOKEN WORD DEBATE
20 November 2010
BIRMINGHAM @ 4.00pm: networking and discussion about spoken word
The Writer, Performer and Director Relationship
30 October 2010
LONDON @ 10am-3pm: workshop with Zena Edwards and Anthony Shrubsall
ESCAPE: Voice Coaching from the Royal Shakespeare Company
21 October 2010
LONDON @ 1pm: an afternoon with RSC voice coach Stephen Kemble
Performance poetry workshop with Dizraeli
4 July 2010
SOUTHAMPTON @ 3.00pm: prepare a poem to perform
performance poetry workshop with Zena Edwards
3 July 2010
WHITSTABLE @ 2.00pm: a performance poetry workshop with Zena Edwards
ESCAPE Masterclass: How to Run a Poetry Slam with Peter Kahn
30 June 2010
LONDON: A three-hour workshop with slam expert Peter Kahn
ESCAPE Masterclass: Safeguarding Policy & Tools for Schools
18 June 2010
LONDON @ 10am: all day workshop for poets interested in working in education
ESCAPE: poetry multimedia masterclass
8 May 2010
STOCKTON @ 12.30pm: combining multimedia with live poetry
open mic workshop
30 April 2010
KENDAL @ 4pm: try out your open mic material and get feedback
Performance Poetry Workshop
28 April 2010
HEXHAM @ 4.30pm: workshop on honing your performance skills
Poetry multimedia masterclass
13 March 2010
Learn how multimedia and digital projection can interact with live performance; Arc, Stockton
Writing from your life story
27 February 2010
Workshop based on writing from your life experiences; Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
