Description
Join us for an electrifying evening of political poetry and fearless spoken word as powerful voices take to the stage to confront the social issues shaping our world. Blending sharp wit, raw honesty and high-energy performance, this annual showcase promises poetry that inspires, provokes and challenges audiences in equal measure.
Featuring an exciting mix of emerging talent and acclaimed spoken word artists, each performer brings their own distinctive style and perspective to this dynamic celebration of language and activism.
Bold, passionate and unapologetically thought-provoking, this larger-than-life event offers a powerful reminder of poetry’s ability to spark conversation, resistance and change.
About the Poets
Maxine Meixner
Maxine Meixner is a spoken word poet and writer based in London. Meixner’s performances have amassed over 16 million views across all platforms and been shared by the likes of Patsy Palmer, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Meixner has featured at poetry events across the UK, such as Spit Nights, Brighton Fringe, Reigning Women, Lost Village Festival and many more. Meixner’s work is known for its heart, relatability, and warmth.
Carys Clempner
Carys Clempner is a London-based spoken word artist, actor and storyteller from the West Midlands. Her work explores queerness, identity and belonging through sharp observation, warmth and unflinching honesty.
Inspired by poets such as Rudy Francisco, Carys first developed her voice performing with Beatfreeks in Birmingham. Her poem “When You Ask Me What Queerness Feels Like” resonated with thousands online and was performed at Poets with Pride with Culture Canvas London.
A recent graduate of Rose Bruford College’s BA Acting course, Carys combines the emotional depth of an actor with the intimacy of spoken word, creating performances that are both deeply personal and widely relatable. Whether exploring queer joy, human connection or the stories we tell about ourselves, her work invites audiences into conversations that linger long after the final line.
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