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Not just one of the longest running poetry nights in the UK…

AfterWORD! - with Brandon Oliver
Mon, Jun 20, 2022
- Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, LE1 7HA
- An early evening hour of scintillating open mic - presented by WORD!s Brandon Oliver - because one WORD! a month just isn't enough! . . . . . . read more
Wednesday WORD!s with Maria Taylor
Wed, Jun 15, 2022
- Online
- Join us for Wednesday WORD!s in 2022. Our exciting programme of weekly workshops is open to all and currently taking place online - every Wednesday, 10.30-12pm . . . read more

Let us keep you posted...

WORD News

Q&A with Maria Taylor
- Wed, Jun 29, 2022
- Maria Taylor is a British-Cypriot poet, author, editor and lecturer. Her most recent poetry collection, Dressing for the Afterlife, was described by Nine Arches Press as ‘diamond tough and tender’. WORD!'s Abi Willock Caught up with her in an exclusive inter . . . read more
Q&A with with David Parkin
- Wed, Jan 1, 2020
- David Parkin’s Delusions of Grandeur is a heartbreaking, hilarious book that takes an honest look at bipolar disorder and being sectioned. In all the excitement for David’s reading of the book at the WORD! Evening on Thursday, we caught up with him for an ex . . . read more
Q&A with with Hannah Lowe
- Thu, May 19, 2022
- This Thursday, May 19th 2022 - join us for an evening of poetry with multi-award winning poet, memoirist and academic, Hannah Lowe. WORD!s Lydia Towsey caught up with Hannah ahead of her visit . . . read more
Competition Time!
- Wed, Jan 1, 2020
- It's competition time! Want to win a copy of Rishi Dastidar's much acclaimed, book and long narrative poem 'Saffron Jack'? Send us your micros... . . . read more
Q&A with Cathi Rae
- Wed, Apr 20, 2022
- This Thursday (21.04.22) WORD! at Attenborough Arts will be supported by an emerging group of spoken word artists, coming out of Attenborough Arts Centre, and facilitated by poet and performer, Cathi Rae. WORD!'s Abi Willock caught up with Cathi on her work with the gro . . . read more
Q&A with Rishi Dastidar
- Wed, Apr 20, 2022
- Join us for an evening of spoken word poetry with acclaimed poet, editor and reviewer, Rishi Dastidar. Rishi’s recent book, Saffron Jack was included in The Guardian Review ‘Best Recent Poetry Collections’ in May 2020. He has also recently been a judge . . . read more
Q & A with WORD!`s Lydia Towsey
- Tue, Feb 15, 2022
- Q & A with Lydia Towsey . . . . read more
Q & A with WORD!`s Tim Bombdog
- Tue, Feb 15, 2022
- Tim is our recently revealed support act for the WORD! Comedy Special - this Feb 15th 2022. As Leicester’s only post-punk-poet, WORD!s Abi Willock caught up with him about his many talents, his favourite performance and that time that he was joined onstage by Tenp . . . read more
Q & A with WORD! Associate Artist - Rob Gee
- Sun, Feb 13, 2022
- WORD!'s, Abi Willock catches up with WORD! Associate Artist, Rob Gee. Read on to find out about his inspirations, top tips for overcoming pre-show nerves and much more. . . . . . read more
On your Passing, Dr Jean `Binta` Breeze MBE
- Tue, Aug 10, 2021
- It is with the greatest sadness that we share the news that Dr Jean Binta Breeze MBE, our Patron at WORD! has passed away. . . . . read more
Remote Art
- Wed, May 20, 2020
- BrightSparks Arts in Mental Health are delighted to launch a new programme to support people through creativity throughout the lock down. . .Remote Art: BrightSparks at a Distance is available to people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who are receiving m . . . read more

Here's launching our latest publication - now available to order!

Bogside Story - and other tales of truth and reconciliation, is a exciting new collection of poetry and artwork,

responding to the work of the renowned Bogside Artists and broader themes of peace and reconciliation. Produced in collaboration with Leicester Cathedral, BrightSparks Arts and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, all proceeds will be split between the NHS and community facing work of the Cathedral. For more info - see here!

WHO SAYS POETRY IS JUST FOR POETS?

WORD! is an 18-year-old voluntary poetry and spoken word organisation based in the East Midlands. Not only does it deliver one of the longest running poetry and spoken word nights in the UK, but it is also pioneering an ever expanding programme of other activities across Leicester and Nottinghamshire.

These include regular nights in Leicester and Beeston; one off shows; a poetry festival; annual Slam; regular workshops; ongoing and one-off projects working with specific communities and our publishing imprint, WORD! Poetry.

We are uniquely co-produced by an NHS Trust (Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust) and currently enabled due to the generous funding support of Arts Council England. Further funding support is provided by University of Leicester Wellbeing Matters (via the Edith Murphy Foundation), Attenborough Arts Centre and Inspire.

Our other partners and collaborators include BrightSparks Arts in Mental Health Group and Writing East Midlands.

word! Partners

WORD Poetry

Not just one of the longest running poetry nights in the UK…

AfterWORD! - with Brandon OliverMon, Jun 20, 2022

Wednesday WORD!s with Maria TaylorWed, Jun 15, 2022

Let us keep you posted...

WORD News

Q&A with Maria Taylor

Q&A with with David Parkin

Q&A with with Hannah Lowe

Competition Time!

Q&A with Cathi Rae

Q&A with Rishi Dastidar

Q & A with WORD!`s Lydia Towsey

Q & A with WORD!`s Tim Bombdog

Q & A with WORD! Associate Artist - Rob Gee

On your Passing, Dr Jean `Binta` Breeze MBE

Remote Art

WHO SAYS POETRY IS JUST FOR POETS?

AfterWORD! - with Brandon Oliver
Mon, Jun 20, 2022

Wednesday WORD!s with Maria Taylor
Wed, Jun 15, 2022