The Poetry Society Young Poets Takeover: Online workshop & open mic for young poets with Young Identity
Create a free account to applyBuild confidence performing your poetry in a practical Zoom workshop led by Young Identity’s Shirley May, then watch member performances and take the mic yourself to share your work for up to two minutes.
This free online event combines a poetry performance workshop with an open mic for young poets, both taking place over Zoom. The first hour is a workshop led by Young Identity’s Shirley May, offering practical performance tips and tricks for poets who want to build confidence when sharing their work aloud.
The second hour is a Young Poets Takeover open mic, where participants can watch a showcase of performances from Young Identity members and share their own work for up to two minutes. The event is open to anyone aged 14 to 25, regardless of poetry experience, and it is a chance to celebrate young voices in a supportive creative space.
The workshop will not be recorded.
Shirley May
27 November 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
Location
- Aged 14 to 25.
- Open mic slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- No previous poetry experience is required.
Free.
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