Masterclass: How to Perform Poetry

Masterclass: How to Perform Poetry

Literary InstituteEgham, England
Sunday, Mar 29, 2026 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm GMT+1
Overview

Get ready to learn how to perform your poetry to a live audience!

Writing a poem is one thing, performing it is another.

This fast-paced, practical masterclass gives you the core tools you need to take your poetry from the page to the stage with confidence. In just one hour, you’ll learn the foundations of performing poetry to a live audience, from voice and pacing to presence, projection, and connection.

Together, we’ll explore:

  • How to use your voice effectively
  • Pacing, pauses, and emphasis
  • Body language and stage presence
  • Managing nerves and performance anxiety
  • How to make an audience listen

Whether you’re preparing for your first open mic or looking to sharpen your delivery, this session will help you feel more grounded, more confident, and more in control when you step up to the mic.

Short. Practical. Transformative.
Perfect for poets of all levels, no prior performance experience needed.

Get ready to learn how to perform your poetry to a live audience!

Writing a poem is one thing, performing it is another.

This fast-paced, practical masterclass gives you the core tools you need to take your poetry from the page to the stage with confidence. In just one hour, you’ll learn the foundations of performing poetry to a live audience, from voice and pacing to presence, projection, and connection.

Together, we’ll explore:

  • How to use your voice effectively
  • Pacing, pauses, and emphasis
  • Body language and stage presence
  • Managing nerves and performance anxiety
  • How to make an audience listen

Whether you’re preparing for your first open mic or looking to sharpen your delivery, this session will help you feel more grounded, more confident, and more in control when you step up to the mic.

Short. Practical. Transformative.
Perfect for poets of all levels, no prior performance experience needed.

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Literary Institute

51 High Street

Egham TW20 9EW

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The Surrey Poet Laureateship
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