This is our regular live literature open mic, with 5-minute slots available for your poetry, stories or monologues. You are welcome to read your own work. August’s special guest is Dominic Berry.
Dominic Berry is an award-winning poet. He was 2017 Glastonbury Poet in Residence, winner of the 2020 and 2017 Saboteur ‘Best Spoken Word Artist’ award, and has toured his verse across the USA, Canada, India, New Zealand, Australia, South America and mainland Europe. His other awards include winning New York’s Nuyorican Poetry Café Slam, UK Superheroes of Slam and, as of 2025, ten Arts Council England Grants for the Arts awards.
Made possible with support from Healthy Arts and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. Exact location will be decided on the day depending on the weather. The event will either take place in the Classroom on the first floor of the Stables Courtyard or in the grounds of the park. Please check at the Visitor Centre on the day. There is a lift to the first floor, accessible toilets on the ground floor and accessible parking. The event includes a live literature open mic. If you’d like to reserve an open mic spot, to read a poem, story or monologue, please email contactus@healthyarts.org.uk
