Oh My Heart, Oh My Home
SummerhallBeautiful storytelling that will live long in the memory
Stephen Walker/16 August 2023
spoken word
As Far As Impossible
Profound and harrowing in equal measure, Rodrigues' verbatim piece shines a light on humanitarian efforts
Mr Fox
Masterful storyteller reworks the darkest of folklore with warmth, wit and charm
Power Ballad
Physical theatre that is too abstract to support meaning
Fires Our Shoes Have Made
Engaging and energetic mix of slam poetry, fairy tale and Bildungsroman
Conspiracy Theory: A Lizard's Tale
Droll but distressing examination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories
Noise Boys
A high-octane display of tapping, rapping and beatboxing which will delight all the family
Sad Eyes To Smile With
Compelling poetic exploration of the consequences of social neglect
My Finest Hour
Mild-mannered tales from a Gloucestershire childhood pay tribute in part to a war hero grandad
Harry Baker: I am 10,000
Slam-dunk slam poetry with a side of maths
Feast of Fools
Scrumptious stories with lots of audience participation
Luke Wright: 20 Year Celebration
A striking celebration of 20 years of poetry performance
That’s What She Said
An excellent evening of queer feminist poetry, storytelling and spoken word