Play on Words Open Mic 2026
Price
Free–£6
Pay What You Decide; Free, £3 or £6
About
A monthly open mic event at Forest Arts Centre for sharing poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and spoken word.
This event provides a warm and supportive environment for participants to trial new work or perfect existing material. The format can be a sharing circle or a stand-up performance. The showcase edition on 26 October features special guests Elvis McGonagall and Stephen Boyce.
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