Mouthpieces is a celebration of the spoken word in its many forms inviting feature artists from across the UK to flex their wordsmith muscles to the North Birmingham community. We’re thrilled to be bringing Dreadlock Alien, Jemima Hughes, Priyanka Joshi and Emma Purshouse to perform specially commissioned Shakespeare-inspired spoken word pieces at this event. Open mic slots will be available on the night - you’re welcome to get up on stage with your own piece or something written by Shakespeare!

Please note: At Mouthpieces we don't censor any of the performers so there may be some strong language and adult themes.

Mouthpieces is a community live arts event produced by local artists Joe Cook, Vafa Motamedi and Claire Bennett.

Find out more about our headliners:

Jemima Hughes https://www.jemimahughespoet.co.uk/

Priyanka Joshi https://www.facebook.com/priyanka.rattan

Dreadlock Alien https://twitter.com/dreadlockalien

Emma Purshouse https://emmapurshouse.co.uk/

If you’ve not written or performed spoken word much (or at all) before, do check out the free workshops you can attend as part of Shakespeare in Sutton - FOLIO’s fun festival for all. Have fun at either or both the workshops and then perform your piece with your newly acquired skills at Mouthpieces!

Click here for details or the writing workshop.

Click here for details of the performance workshop.

This event is part of Shakespeare in Sutton - FOLIO's fun festival for all. FOLIO is a grateful recipient of grants from the Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council, Active Arts - Sutton Arts Forum, Magic Little Grants and Making a Difference Locally (NISA), all of which (along with a great deal of community support-in-kind) has made this festival possible.