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Join us on World Poetry Day for playful poetry, wilful wordiness and a gentle reminder that language is something you can get creative with.
Celebrate World Poetry Day with us in Sadlerâs Yard.
Do you ever struggle to find the right words?
Well, look no further, because for one day only, theyâre all gathering in Sadlerâs Yard. Join us for playful poetry, wilful wordiness and a gentle reminder that language is something you can get creative with.
TALKAOKE
We hadnât heard of TALKAOKE until recently either. But now weâre into it!
Talkaoke is a pop-up talk show where anyone can sit at a glowing round table and join the conversation. It sounds odd. It is a bit odd. Itâs also brilliant. This is the Manchester debut of this cult format, so come and have your say, (or just listen in and enjoy the ride).
POETRY FOR PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
10amâ12pm
A free workshop led by Manchester Cathedralâs Writer in Residence, Tom Branfoot. Arrive with nothing but a notebook and leave two hours later with a jaw full of verses. Youâll explore rhythm, voice and confidence and maybe surprise yourself.
Speaking of whichâŚ
PERFORMANCE POETRY STAGE
An afternoon of live performance from some of Manchesterâs best spoken word artists, alongside open mic slots for anyone brave enough to step forward. First-timers welcome. Seasoned pros welcome. Poems made up on the spot also welcome.
ALPHABET SOUP
Weâre cooking up a large pot of minestrone with alphabet pasta. Eat your words quite literally. Free for all attendees, with donations encouraged for local childrenâs literacy charities. Come for the consonants, stay for the carbs.
FONT WORKSHOP
Back to basics. In this drop-in clay workshop, youâll sculpt your own letterform and learn simple techniques for shaping type by hand. Every character made on the day will become part of a collaborative alphabet, which weâll digitise and share once complete. A typeface built in public.
CUT-UP POETRY
Youâre a poet and you didnât know it.
Join Jot Bookshop to slice, shuffle and reassemble fragments of text into brand new poems. If it was good enough for Bowie itâs good enough for us.
JOT BOOKSHOP
Your local independent bookseller will be in Sadlerâs Yard all afternoon with a carefully curated selection of contemporary fiction, poetry and small press gems. Browse, chat, and take something home.
Poetry for Performance Workshop: 10amâ12pm
All other activities: 12â6pm
Free to attend. Family friendly.
Join us on World Poetry Day for playful poetry, wilful wordiness and a gentle reminder that language is something you can get creative with.
Celebrate World Poetry Day with us in Sadlerâs Yard.
Do you ever struggle to find the right words?
Well, look no further, because for one day only, theyâre all gathering in Sadlerâs Yard. Join us for playful poetry, wilful wordiness and a gentle reminder that language is something you can get creative with.
TALKAOKE
We hadnât heard of TALKAOKE until recently either. But now weâre into it!
Talkaoke is a pop-up talk show where anyone can sit at a glowing round table and join the conversation. It sounds odd. It is a bit odd. Itâs also brilliant. This is the Manchester debut of this cult format, so come and have your say, (or just listen in and enjoy the ride).
POETRY FOR PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
10amâ12pm
A free workshop led by Manchester Cathedralâs Writer in Residence, Tom Branfoot. Arrive with nothing but a notebook and leave two hours later with a jaw full of verses. Youâll explore rhythm, voice and confidence and maybe surprise yourself.
Speaking of whichâŚ
PERFORMANCE POETRY STAGE
An afternoon of live performance from some of Manchesterâs best spoken word artists, alongside open mic slots for anyone brave enough to step forward. First-timers welcome. Seasoned pros welcome. Poems made up on the spot also welcome.
ALPHABET SOUP
Weâre cooking up a large pot of minestrone with alphabet pasta. Eat your words quite literally. Free for all attendees, with donations encouraged for local childrenâs literacy charities. Come for the consonants, stay for the carbs.
FONT WORKSHOP
Back to basics. In this drop-in clay workshop, youâll sculpt your own letterform and learn simple techniques for shaping type by hand. Every character made on the day will become part of a collaborative alphabet, which weâll digitise and share once complete. A typeface built in public.
CUT-UP POETRY
Youâre a poet and you didnât know it.
Join Jot Bookshop to slice, shuffle and reassemble fragments of text into brand new poems. If it was good enough for Bowie itâs good enough for us.
JOT BOOKSHOP
Your local independent bookseller will be in Sadlerâs Yard all afternoon with a carefully curated selection of contemporary fiction, poetry and small press gems. Browse, chat, and take something home.
Poetry for Performance Workshop: 10amâ12pm
All other activities: 12â6pm
Free to attend. Family friendly.