Poet in the City

Woolwich Speaks

Discover a new epic poem about Woolwich via a colourful poetry street trail and online film this August Read more
About Us

Poet in the City connects people and places through poetry. Poet in the City creates access to challenging ideas, attracts radically new audiences, brings about social and behavioural change, and creates awe-inspiring large-scale entertainment. From poetry in libraries to arts centres, car parks to community venues and festivals to music halls, we present poets who can enlarge our worlds. Read more

We help people and places tell their stories

Common Language

A new digital series of events, putting poets in conversation with activists and academics to unpick the words heard across the news and social media.

Poet in the City Producers: Newcastle & Exeter

Poet in the City Producers has gone national! We're looking for curious, creative and enthusiastic young people in Newcastle and Exeter to welcome as Producers.

"Where Two Rivers Meet" – Film

"Where Two Rivers Meet" is created by the award-winning filmmaker Eelyn Lee, telling the story of Collections in Verse: Sheffield, which saw collaborations between communities, libraries and poets.

Watch, Listen, Read

A unique collection of audio interviews, podcasts and films featuring the poets and speakers who have appeared in Poet in the City events over the last ten years.

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What's on

Common Language #3: Safe Housing | Ellen Moran & Ghazal Haqani

Pairing poets and activists to unpack the words you hear in the news and on social media. Read more
Start: 22^nd September, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 22^nd September, 2021 at 1:30pm

Published: 20^th September, 2021

Updated: 22^nd September, 2021

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Location: Online
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Exeter Herstory: An Unfinished Fight for Women’s Rights

Exeter Herstory is the launch of a storytelling series diving into feminist histories to consider new pathways for change. Read more
Start: 28^th September, 2021 at 6:00pm

End: 29^th September, 2021 at 9:00pm

Published: 11^th August, 2021

Updated: 21^st September, 2021

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Location: Exeter Library, Castle Street, Exeter, EX4 3PQ
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What story do you want to tell about Newcastle?

We're inviting young leaders, creatives and arts professionals to join us for a lively and open discussion about the arts scene in Newcastle. Join us to map your city and have your voice heard. Read more
Start: 30^th September, 2021 at 5:00pm

End: 30^th September, 2021 at 7:00pm

Published: 17^th September, 2021

Updated: 21^st September, 2021

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Location: Online
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What story do you want to tell about Exeter?

We're inviting young leaders, creatives and arts professionals to join us for a lively and open discussion about the arts scene in Exeter. Join us to map your city and have your voice heard. Read more
Start: 7^th October, 2021 at 5:00pm

End: 7^th October, 2021 at 7:00pm

Published: 17^th September, 2021

Updated: 21^st September, 2021

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Latest news

Poet in the City Producers goes National 2021/22

Poet in the City announce the launch of Poet in the City Producers National, our flagship training programme for young producers. Read more
Wac Arts Young Producers

Poet in the City has partnered with Wac Arts to deliver Wac Arts Young Producers for aspiring creative producers 15+ Read more
Life on the High Street

Poet in the City has partnered with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and RevolYOUtion London to help create a community-led poem that will be turned into a short film and interactive public art installation. Read more