Explore the intersections between poetry and performance in this workshop course, ideal for those looking to develop and hone their spoken-word material.
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This workshop is designed for writers who have already begun to think about their work in terms of performance. As a group, you will learn to read, listen and critique material-in-progress, whilst learning from the work of established poets.
What will we cover?
Conventions of the spoken word.
Finding your own style/delivery.
Peer and tutor critique of works-in-progress.
Writing for live performance.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Write and perform spoken word pieces in front of an audience.
Learn techniques for giving and receiving critical feedback.
Consider your body as well as your voice in terms of spoken-word poetry.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is ideal for those with some prior experience, either of writing poetry or performance.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Activities, workshopping, visual and audio aids, writing, discussion.
City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit.
City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Writing materials, comfortable clothing.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offer a range of poetry courses at a range of levels. Browse the writing section of the website to find the perfect course for you.
All students are invited to join us at Late Lines, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to Between the Lines, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on Facebook and Bluesky.
Nathan Evans is a performer and writer whose publications include novella One Last Song, an i newspaper ‘best book’ for Pride 2024, a collection of short fiction, All the Young Queers, and poetry collections Threads, CNUT and Homography. He hosts Bold Queer Poetry Soirée and is editor of Inkandescent. He also teaches for Arvon, and at London Met and Oxford Brookes Universities.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.<p>Writing materials, comfortable clothing. </p><p>City Lit offer a range of poetry courses at a range of levels. Browse the writing section of the website to find the perfect course for you.<br><br>All students are invited to join us at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>.</p>PoetryPoetryvirtual239239155HW737NONEMon26/10/26 - 30/11/2618:00 - 21:0018:0021:006 sessions (over 6 weeks)65-10 weeksEveningWeekdayKSKeeley StreetNathan EvansSome experience, AdvancedAvailable courses2026-10-26T00:00:00+00:00Oct 2026Writing239239Performance poetry workshopperformance-poetry-workshop/hw737-2627<p>Explore the intersections between poetry and performance in this workshop course, ideal for those looking to develop and hone their spoken-word material.</p>0000-Available|2026-10-26 00:00:00<p>This workshop is designed for writers who have already begun to think about their work in terms of performance. As a group, you will learn to read, listen and critique material-in-progress, whilst learning from the work of established poets. </p><p>Explore the intersections between poetry and performance in this workshop course, ideal for those looking to develop and hone their spoken-word material.</p><ul><li>Conventions of the spoken word.</li><li>Finding your own style/delivery.</li><li>Peer and tutor critique of works-in-progress. </li><li>Writing for live performance. </li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Write and perform spoken word pieces in front of an audience.</li><li>Learn techniques for giving and receiving critical feedback.</li><li>Consider your body as well as your voice in terms of spoken-word poetry.</li></ul><p>The course is ideal for those with some prior experience, either of writing poetry or performance.</p><p>Activities, workshopping, visual and audio aids, writing, discussion.<br><br>City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.</p> <br />
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.<p>Writing materials, comfortable clothing. </p><p>City Lit offer a range of poetry courses at a range of levels. Browse the writing section of the website to find the perfect course for you.<br><br>All students are invited to join us at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>.</p>PoetryPoetryconfigurable
