What’s On

Our performance poetry events bring together some of today’s most exciting poets that leave you wanting more

Current Events

  • Little Big Dreams

    Friday 10 Apr, 11am-3pm

    A day where words come alive and every child gets to take centre stage.

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  • Feels in the Ends: How Does Your Ends Feel?

    Saturday 11 Apr, 7pm-10pm

    Vibe with us as a live DJ spins the decks and sign up to our open mic slots!

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  • Apples and Snakes ON:Line

    This series is carefully curated to deliver meaningful and accessible tips and guides to empower all performers of poetry at any stage of their career. It is led by some of the most brilliant spoken word voices on the scene, many of whom you will recognise or have seen on stage before.

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  • In Season 4 of Apples and Snakes: The Podcast, 10 Black British performance poets and artists speak openly about their craft, reflecting on how poetry transforms personal experiences into empowering moments that connect us all.

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  • Twenty-Seven

    Tuesday 31 Mar, 10am-11am

    A monthly poetry meetup, for women aged 27 plus, cultivating community and creative exchange.

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Previous Events

  • Maidenhead Big Read

    Join acclaimed children’s poet Simon Mole and musical Tik Tok sensation Gecko for a huge helping of Poems, Raps and Randomness!

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  • Margate: Artist Callout

    We are looking for 10 Margate based emerging performance poets to participate in 5 workshops for our Poet in the City @ Apples and Snakes strand of work. The programme will be led by Kareem Parkins-Brown.

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  • Sunday Special

    Join us at Sunday Special for an evening of poetry and storytelling in celebration of International Women’s Day with performance poetry trailblazers, Apples & Snakes.

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  • Brighton: Artist Callout

    The programme will be led by AFLO. the Poet and will focus on building confidence as a writer and performer and creating a sustainable career as a poet.

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  • Jawdance @ Unislam

    Get ready for an electric night of performance poetry, rhythm, and truth as Apples and Snakes in collaboration with UniSlam brings the legendary Jawdance to Birmingham Rep.

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  • The Great Big Poetry Party

    Kick back in the comfort of your own home to enjoy a huge helping of Poems, Raps and Randomness! Join in with Simon Mole and Gecko’s inspired improvisation and enjoy a performance from guest artist: KARL NOVA showing you there is more than one way to pen a poem!

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