Journal : Spoken Word Open Mics

26/02/2026
Wolsey Theatre & Roots Cafe

Words & Verses, at the New Wolsey Theatre, in the upstairs bar. 18+

Launch Monday 9th March. Advance booking essential. 6pm-9pm. Adult language & content warning. 

Pay what you feel, book tickets >>> ONLINE HERE <<<

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All-Ages spoken word open mic at Roots Community cafe, 1 Museum Street, IP1 1HQ

Launch Thursday 19th March, 4-6pm, free entry, family-friendly, all-ages welcome.

No booking required. Any questions? Please email getonthesoapbox@hotmail.co.uk or DM on instagram. 

 

SoapBox creates friendly, safe and inclusive spoken word poetry events for the whole community. From complete newbies, through to professionals, of all ages. Bring something you wrote yourself, or a favourite poem to share. 5 mins per person (ish). Participants and audience equally welcome.

All events hosted by local poet, Amy Wragg.

Words &Verses is supported by he New Wolsey Theate. SoapBox's new all-ages spoken word open mic, at Roots Cafe, is supported by the Suffolk County Council Project Culture Fund. With many thanks to all funders, partners, friends, supporters, performers and audience members who make these events possible.