Run the Night: Experiments in Sound
An experimental night with Woolwich-raised poet and sound artist MA.MOYO
Run the Night: How to…Produce a Live Event
Whether a poetry night or a live music gig; a festival or a cheeky sip ‘n’ paint, discover how best to get your event up-and-running.
This Woman’s Words
Join us to celebrate the launch of our Women’s Workspace at Newcastle City Library with a poetic extravaganza.
Sounds and Stories from the Windrush
Join us for a new exhibition in collaboration with the Thelma Matilda Alves Foundation to mark 75 years since the arrival of HMS Empire Windrush.
West Start, West Middle, West End
Celebrate what it means to be from the West-End of Newcastle at this family friendly performance event featuring the best in live local music, poetry, storytelling, discussion and food!
Launching the Creative Careers Commitment
20th April 2023 saw the launch of an exciting new sector campaign. Find out more.
Poet in the City Producers Present…Honey, I’m Home!
Explore ideas of the home through interactive poetry.
Just Listen – Tahmina Ali
Poem by Tahmina Ali commissioned by Poet in the City and University of Warwick with generous support from the ESRC and Sidney E. Frank Foundation as part of Newcastle’s Poetry Exchange Hub.
Born Lippy & Wor Lasses: International Women’s Day Special
An all female line-up & hosts. Open to all genders. Everyone welcome.
Hopping Mad – Rue Collinge
Commissioned by Poet in the City and University of Warwick with generous support from the ESRC as part of Newcastle’s Poetry Exchange Hub
Of Pillars and Posts – Ellen Moran
Commissioned by Poet in the City and University of Warwick with generous support from the ESRC as part of Newcastle’s Poetry Exchange Hub
Just Listen – Tahmina Ali
Commissioned by Poet in the City and University of Warwick with generous support from the ESRC as part of Newcastle’s Poetry Exchange Hub
Rules to Live By: Joni Mitchell and Poetry
Join us for a celebration of artists inspired by the lyrical ‘poetry’ of Joni Mitchell.
The Exchange
Local residents, policy makers, charity workers and creatives came together to kick off the Poetry Exchange Hub at Newcastle City Library. Find out more.
Listen back – Black Noise: Experiments in Quiet
Featuring Victoria Adukwei Bulley, Belinda Zhawi, Lynnée Denise & Jade Bentil
The Creative Careers Commitment
We’re calling to arts organisations to come together and change the outlook for emerging young producers in the sector.
Poet in the City to begin new search for Chief Executive
Isobel Colchester to step down from the role after nine years.
A look back at 2022
From Hegley to Herstory, Brinkerhoff to Black Noise….discover some of our cherished memories for 2022.
Poet in the City looks back at 2022
Take a look back at all Poet in the City has been working on throughout the year!
Black Noise: Experiments in Quiet – Victoria Adukwei Bulley, Belinda Zhawi, Lynnée Denise & Jade Bentil
Victoria Adukwei Bulley, Belinda Zhawi, Lynnée Denise & Jade Bentil interviewed at Black Noise: Experiments in Quiet
Westminster Reimagined: From Empire to Commonwealth
Join our roundtable discussion inspired by The World in a Waterlily, Amazonica by Nicola Green
Mission and thanks
Herstory is a celebration of women’s lives and experiences, bringing together different backgrounds, voices and experiences to support women’s rights and the historic progress made. The festival programme has incorporated contributions and voices of over 400 women, and has featured the work of 17 poets, 8 musicians, 8 speakers and 30 artists. Poet in the…
Herstory goes digital
Herstory – a project exploring the unfinished fight for women’s rights in the UK through poetry and creative programming – is now online.
Ellen Moran – Poetry and Protest Library
Ellen Moran’s specially commissioned poetry and Protest Library explores themes of protest, and specifically everyday acts of resistance.
Herstory Newcastle
Enjoy the full programme Newcastle Library, with performance from Radikal Queen, poetry from Ellen Moran, and more!
Ellen Moran: Poems and Protest Library
Protest Library is a mini-exhibition and performance space exploring women’s protest in the North East and inspired by poet and performer Ellen Moran’s work with communities in the East End of Newcastle.
Makaton Jukebox
Infectious classic pop meets Makaton from a choir of women working and living with non-verbal individuals.
Ellen Moran
Ellen’s commission is inspired by themes of protest and rule-breaking lasses throughout history.
The Rougemont Room – Herstory Exeter
See the full-line up on The Rougemont stage including Build Your Warrior and Makaton Jukebox
The Library Stage – Herstory Exeter
Discover the Exeter main stage – featuring the Herstory poets, Beyond Face, NGAIO and more!
Fiona Benson
Fiona’s powerful poetry commissioned for Herstory explores historical experiences of fertility, birth control and healthcare.