Describe yourself in 3 words…
Calm, Honest, Determined
What inspires you?
Going to the theatre, particularly going to watch new-writing. I feel inspired by shows that
push boundaries when it comes to story-telling. Particularly companies who mix different
art forms and find new ways to connect to audiences.
Tell us about your worst ever gig?
This is a hard question because even the bad ones can be memorable for the right reasons.
The first time I played Glastonbury I forgot a verse of a poem I have that’s got a count down
in it. I got to ‘6’ and just sort of breathed heavily into the mic until I found my way back for
‘5’. It strangely sort of worked in the end.
What’s your number one poetry pet peeve?
When I know the rhythm of the line but I can’t find the right words to fit. Seems so basic but
it’s definitely a pet peeve for me, my inner critic gets loud when I cant find the right words
to say what I want to say, because it seems so simple.
Whose words do you love at the moment?
Loyle Carner. I’ve had his new album on loop since it was released this summer. He’s an
artist who I keep coming back to at different stages of my life. Also Olivia Dean, I’m enjoying
the Art of Loving.
What piece of advice would you give to your younger self?
Chill out baby Moll! You can’t control the outcome of everything you throw yourself into.
Breathe deeper and just slow down a bit, there’s no need to rush.
If you invented an ice cream flavour, what ingredients would it have, and what would it be called?
Pluff: Nougat, malt and a tiny bit of salt.
Molly walker
Molly Walker is a poet, actor and theatre maker from East London. Her passion for storytelling and performance has led her to share her poetry with audiences all across the world. Her writing uses a comedic lens to explore themes of queerness, class, identity and self-discovery.
Molly has performed her work at The Barbican, The Roundhouse, Glastonbury Festival, Fridaze, Homemade, Kendal Calling and toured with The National Theatre. She was recently listed as a ‘Rising Star of 2024’ by The Media Eye and has been a headline artist for poetry nights with Process Productions, Small Sharing’s and The National Youth Theatre. She has also created 2 short films of her work which can be found via her social media.
Insta: @mol.walker
Company: @commonground_ldn
Website: www.mollypoet.com
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