Little Big Dreams
A day where words come alive and every child gets to take centre stage.
Feels in the Ends: How Does Your Ends Feel?
Vibe with us as a live DJ spins the decks and sign up to our open mic slots!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Young Producers programme
Are you between 18 and 25 and passionate about event planning? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on your existing skills, our Trainee Producers Programme is designed for you!
Words First Showcase 2025
Contains Strong Language and BBC Upload present the Words First Talent Showcase, celebrating the most talented emerging poets and spoken word artists from across the UK.
Plot 17 at Contains Strong Language
Join underground hip-hop hero and eco-warrior Kenny Baraka AKA The Green Man and his DJ, D’Vo as they travel the world raising awareness, inspiring action and spreading the message of “making things green”.
Plot 17 – Hillsborough Park
You’re invited to a very special performance in Hillsborough Park to celebrate the summer! PLOT 17 is a hip-hop eco block party for audiences aged 7+ and their families. Written & performed by Kenny Baraka, with DJ D’vo on the decks.
Plot 17 – Winn Gardens
You’re invited to a very special performance for Winn Gardens residents in Middlewood Park to celebrate the summer! PLOT 17 is a hip-hop eco block party for audiences aged 7+ and their families. Written & performed by Kenny Baraka, with DJ D’vo on the decks.
Plot 17 – Parsons Cross
You’re invited to a very special performance at Mount Tabor in Parson Cross to celebrate the summer! PLOT 17 is a hip-hop eco block party for audiences aged 7+ and their families. Written & performed by Kenny Baraka, with DJ D’vo on the decks.
Playing Poetry: Coventry Showcase
Playing Poetry is a development programme for emerging poets wanting to create solo performer shows. For eight weeks, they have been working with nationally established artists to bring their shows to life!
Acts of Imagination
Join poets, authors and activists to imagine a future where we have renewed our relationship with nature and, perhaps, overcome the ecological crisis.
Poetry as Reconnection
Join poet Laurie Bolger, founder of The Creative Writing Breakfast Club, for a warm and inspiring workshop inviting participants to imagine a future shaped by kindness and connection via nature and our animal selves.
Apples and Snakes X Fire & Dust @ Belgrade
A special edition of Coventry’s longest running spoken word event, Fire & Dust in partnership with Apples and Snakes. Audiences can expect an open mic and headline set from Jasmine Gardosi.
Apples and Snakes X Fire & Dust @ Belgrade
A special edition of Coventry’s longest running spoken word event, Fire & Dust in partnership with Apples and Snakes. Audiences can expect an open mic and headline set from Bradley Taylor.
Apples and Snakes X Fire & Dust @ Belgrade
A special edition of Coventry’s longest running spoken word event, Fire & Dust in partnership with Apples and Snakes. Audiences can expect an open mic and headline set from John Bernard.
Apples and Snakes X Fire & Dust @ Belgrade
A special edition of Coventry’s longest running spoken word event, Fire & Dust in partnership with Apples and Snakes. Audiences can expect an open mic and headline set from Miss Yankey.
Plot 17 @ Stockwood
Join underground hip-hop hero Kenny Baraka AKA The Green Man and DJ D’Vo as they work to save the environment one sick track at a time.
Scratch Lab Showcase
SCRATCH LAB is a collaboration between Stanley Arts and Apples and Snakes. It brings together emerging voices aged 18-35, from rap, lyricists and performance poetry backgrounds to develop a final performance piece.
Stanley Arts & Apples and Snakes: Scratch Lab
SCRATCH LAB: a development programme led by world-class artists. If you are an early career poet, rapper, lyricist interested in building your writing and performance skills, then SCRATCH LAB is for you!
Telling Tales
Join one of our library partners for a free 6 week creative writing programme called Telling Tales where imaginations come to life.
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