Before 9pm, Books, Poetry

The performance poet and graphic artist presents a coming of age story about the trials and tribulations of his journey from Nigeria to London.

BBC broadcaster and singer Jumoke Fashola hosts a monthly session of jazz and performance poetry, including an open mic section for the audience to showcase their talents.

A showcase of award-winning local poets, featuring Jean Bleakney, Moyra Donaldson, Maria McManus and Deirdre Cartmill.

Jean Harrison reads selections from her second collection of poems, Terrain, and Pauline Yarwood recites her left-of-field poetry.

The writer and comedian performs a selection of poetry and prose.

The singer performs a collection of William Blake's poems to Nick's guitar arrangements, featuring his tunings, fluent technique and sense of melancholy.

Are you ready? First-timers, and stage-virgins, perform alongside featured and published acts in just about the only place you can get a lucky-dip of the best poets and writers around. KID, is a platform for all poets and spoken word artists. It is the brainchild of Chimne Suleyman a writer and poet, and host Dylan Sage…

New poems to make you question your relationship with the capital - whether you're a lifelong Londoner or one who's just here for the day. Wordsworth's famous sonnet, 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge', contemplates London's mighty heart asleep in the silence of a 19th-century dawn. This summer at Southbank Centre…

Join poet Jo Shapcott to find out about a new London poetry project. This summer, poets connected with London boroughs are writing new poems contemplating our post-Olympic, mid-austerity, 21st-century city. Each poem is then handed over to an artist - maybe a muralist, possibly a sculptor, perhaps even someone who…

The performance poet presents spoken word and songs featuring a variety of characters, including public schoolboy Jeremy and French copper Jean-Claude Gendarme.

Poems featuring Wright's comic characters and wordplay, including public schoolboy Jeremy and the world's first b-movie set in Brentwood.

Documentary film by Glasgow Women’s Library, working with filmmakers Marissa Keating and Michael Jones, documenting the life of the influential filmmaker and poet Margaret Tait.

• Written by: James Wheale

An autobiographical story of time machines, magical African masks and 'devil suits' performed by James Wheale.

An open mic poetry evening in the relaxed atmosphere of the gallery.

Poet Inua Ellams curates a Midnight Run event celebrating the themes of Nick Makoha's play, My Father and Other Superheroes. Midnight Run seeks to reclaim the streets of a city, dispel the idea of danger after dark and try to discover after dark. It allows the meeting of strangers, enabling relationships to blossom in…

A solo comedy show referencing famous writers from Shakespeare to Sylvia Path, as Monkey Poet attempts to solve a spoof murder mystery. This is followed by a stand-up poetry session exploring the birth of humour.

What Do You See When You Close Your Eyes? is a uniquely collaborative album. It consists of six pieces written by guitarist and composer Moss Freed and performed by his band the Moss Project, as well as six short stories written in response by a selection of acclaimed writers. The combined effect is surprising, enigmatic…

Aaron Copland: 12 Poems of Emily Dickinson John Harbison: Milosz Songs for soprano & orchestra Interval André Previn: Honey and Rue for soprano, orchestra & rhythm section Performers Nadine Mortimer-Smith soprano Tomasz Lis piano *Harold Fisher*** drums Percy Pursglove double bass

Readings from new unpublished voices on the Belfast poetry scene

Poetry discussion forum with no preparation or previous knowledge required, focusing on a different poet each month.

An interactive installation featuring a study desk containing drawings from Evans' The Spirit Is A Bone series, inspired by natural history specimens from the nearby Fragments Of Bone display, with words by Dr Jones based on ancient Anglo-Saxon riddle poems.

A performance of improvised jazz and poetry.

Three contemporary Persian poets – Shakila Azizzada, Azita Ghahreman and Reza Mohammadi – read from their works in tandem with their translators – contemporary English poets Mimi Khalvati, Maura Dooley and Nick Laird.