Spoken Word

• Poetry / Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival

  Michael Rosen and Shane Koyczan named as headliners for the 2026 Lyra – Bristol Poetry Festival

  The event returns to multiple city centre venues from April 17-26

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• Theatre / Reviews

  Review: Seder, Tobacco Factory Theatres – ‘A tender, thought-provoking, angry and poignant performance’

  Adam Kammerling’s interdisciplinary and collaborative show ‘dives deep into memory and identity’

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• Theatre / Adam Kammerling

  Adam Kammerling presents ‘Seder’: a ‘dynamic non-linear storytelling experience’

  Blending physical theatre, spoken word, music and dance, the show is a decade in the making

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• Music / Simple Things Festival

  In the Know: Tom Frost, Simple Things festival

  The Crack mag co-founder picks his top 10 from the festival co-programmed with Beacon and Team Love

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• Writing / bristol writers

  Sidney & Eden hosts regular spoken word open mic for writers

  The monthly, free event welcomes all styles of poetry and prose

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• Comedy / Rob Auton

  In his tenth solo show, Rob Auton finally turns the spotlight on himself

  The more autobiographical theme follows shows on everything from hair and yellow to time and sleep

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• Theatre / storytelling

  Storyteller Phil Okwedy recalls growing up as a child of dual heritage in Wales

  'The Gods Are All Here' is touring as part of Black History Month

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• Theatre / Spoken Word

  Review: Dead White Anarchists, BASE Social Centre – ‘Commands attention and reflection’

  Paul Case gives a masterclass in visceral storytelling and poetic rage

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