Word Space - Poetry open mic, writing workshop, words-based chill Kings X

Words-based Monday evenings in Central London, Kings Cross. A monthly special Word Space including; open mic slots, poem sharing, discussion, feedback and communal writing activities.

Bring your pens, pencils and daydreams. Doors & open mic sign ups from 6:00pm.

7:00-10:00pm

This is an XL version of Word Space at the gorgeous, historic Jamboree, Kings Cross. Think the exact opposite of what a Monday evening usually feels like. Less slump into the week and more cosy creative word-vibes that set up the week like a nutritious smoothie for the artistic soul. We're talking a proper stage, big-ole capacity, and a gorgeous space very conducive to poems being able to strut their stuff. Exciting exciting!

This is a Pay What You Can event - if you are able, please donate generously for your ticket in the name of independent, community art and expression. A ticket above £10 buys a ticket for a person who can't afford one right now, is hugely appreciated and keeps the party going - poetry for all!

open mic slots are limited - names in the hat and the poetic gods decide!

A little about Word Space:

Poetry is a team game.

We spend so much time sat alone trying to find our muse. Trying to put that blemishless idea down on blemishless paper, or being frustrated that we can’t just stop scrolling and independently pull out a fully polished poem from deep within our psyche. The truth is, for most of us, art is easier, more rewarding and more alive when social. Playing with words was collectively developed for real social functions - telling stories for a reason; it is empathising, it is wearing other people’s glasses for a minute, it is the practice of connection - warts, mistakes, scrappy first drafts and all.

Word Space is about listening as much as writing or performing. About community and being wholly generous with our much fought for attention. It is about the necessity of space to hear, think, and digest someone’s words and give encouragement, appreciation and artistic support. Miles Davis said something like ‘jazz is the gap between notes’. Word Space might be the breath after a full stop – followed by telling someone you loved their third line.

Location:

Jamboree,

6 St Chad's Pl, London

WC1X 9HH

(2 minutes walk from Kings Cross Station)

Info: Come on in, grab a drink, find a cosy seat, say hello to someone friendly and sign up to read on the open mic

Info: Poets, poets, poets - We have some words, each poet has five minutes to read; either their own poems or poems of others that they love and want to share with the world. After each reader we have some 'space', communal space for discussion, chats and artistic encouragement - it's really lovely

Info: grab a drink, go for a wee, etc.

Info: A guided writing prompt - an inclusive and engaging opportunity to write together. Maybe it's your first time dabbling with poetry or you need a hand breaking the writer's block.. 15 minutes, instrumental music and inspiration abound

Info: More gorgeous readings and comment

Info: More milling around creative lovely folk

Info: More lovely poems, readings and then a final goodbye x

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Host or Publisher Word Space - Joshua Hallam