Delicious Open Mic

Please read the following before your arrival :)

What is The Delicious Open Mic?
The Delicious Open Mic was started just over a year ago by two poets and Theatre makers Aneirin and Sophie. It was created to give a home for writers of all levels and create a community of new writers in London. The night is mainly focused on giving slots to writers to read their work, but we have also had people reading their favourite poems that have inspired them, exracts of new plays and monologues. We've had readers come from France and Belgium, so we really must be delicious!

What can I expect?

The arrival time is 6:30pm. This gives you plenty of time to settle in, have a look over your work, have a chat and grab a beverage. The performing/readings will start at 7pm. We have a sign up sheet on the bar if you'd like to read something and you will get your name put into an automated generator, so the readings will be in a randomised order to make it fair. Each reader will have time to read 3-4 pieces/around 7 minutes*. If there is time at the end, there may be oppurtunity to read more if desired. *This may be reduced to 5 minutes depending on the number of readers.

Around halfway at 8pm we take a 10 minute refreshment break and then continue to 9:30pm.
Post performances, we will have some tables to chat about the evening and about art but there is no obligation to stay.

*Theatre Deli is a rehearsal venue. This means, especially in the evenings, there will likely be outside noise coming into the bar during readings.
It is also a liscenced premesis, so under 18s must be accompanied by an adult but we strongly advise that under 18s do not attend, due to the unprefictable nature of these events, we cannot know for certain the content of writing.

What can I read?

There are no limitations to what you can read`! We do say though please be mindful of the content you share and be respectful of others. It is our aim to make Delicious Open Mic and Theatre Deli safe and inclusive to all humans.
We also suggest that you express any content warnings before you read anything that may be triggering for others.
There is a calm room located upstairs if you need a quiet space and our front desk staff can help direct you to it.

Can I come and not perform?

Yes, absolutley! Bring your friends, colleagues, pet goldfish, managers along - the more the merrier!

Can I do music?

We have had a wide range of art and performances at our open mic. From spoken word, to improvised poetry, to musical comedy. We are open to all - but please note, our venue is a rehearsal studio venue primarily and our event is in the bar between rehearsal studios. This means we cannot have amplified music and have to be mindful of noise. Do send us a DM or email if you would like to ask specifics or would like clarification!

Will there be food? Your name says Delicious...

Sadly, there will be no food provided by us. Snacks and drinks are available to purchase from the bar and is encouraged but this is an event to share words and conceptual and spoken art.

I have a question that hasn't been answered here!
No problem, drop us a DM on instagram @deliciousopenmic or ping us an email [email protected] and we'll get back to you!
We can't wait!
Anerin (he/him) and Sophie (she/her)

Pictured in the second photo above

Host or Publisher Sophie and Aneirin