Artist Development
Apples and Snakes puts on a range of masterclasses, workshops and development events throughout the year to help performance poets develop their work.
Human Code Computer Tongue: Remix
25 October 2017
LONDON @ 10am-4pm: What does it mean when artificial intelligence is programmed to ‘create’ art that emulates how humans make meaning?
The Writing Room
17 October - 21 November 2017
LONDON: Free development space for emerging poets and spoken word artists, aged 18-25 years old
As part of Contains Strong Language: Scratch Workshop
1 October 2017
Hull @ 2pm: A scratch workshop for Hull poets facilitated by Kirsten Luckins
TWP Performance Club at the Seaside
16 September 2017
SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA @ 3pm: A woman's place is on stage
Warm-Up for Women of Words
6 September 2017
HULL @ 12.30pm: A workshop to help you boost your physical confidence on stage
PowerPlant: From Pen to Mouth with Jolade Olusanya
11 August 2017
LONDON @ 5pm: Join us for this practical masterclass exploring how to turn your ability as a poet into a multi-disciplinary work approach.
Theatre Skills For Poets - with Hannah Davies
5 August 2017
YORK @ 10am - 4pm: A one-day performance technique workshop with Common Ground Theatre
Telling Your Story on a Slant with Clair Whitefield
22 July 2017
EXETER @ 10am: Come shed the inner critic and let your imagination run wild.
Digital Basics for Freelance Creatives with Toni Stuart
18 July 2017
LONDON: A hands-on workshop for freelance artists and creatives who would like support with their tech and digital needs
Power Plant Unlocking Your Creativity: Art Accelerator Day
18 July 2017
LONDON AND ONLINE: Roger Robinson leads a masterclass in unlocking your creativity
TWP Performance Club - Shoot From the Lip
15 July 2017
STOCKTON @ 2pm: Get the women on the microphone!
Finding Your Creative Systems II with Jacob Sam-La Rose
5 July 2017
LONDON @ 7pm: Acclaimed poet and tutor Jacob Sam-La Rose offers tips and tools on being a freelancer
TWP Writing Club #4
4 July 2017
STOCKTON @ 6pm: A writing club supporting women spoken word artists in Teesdale
A Poetry Masterclass: Terrance Hayes and Caleb Femi
30 June 2017
LONDON @ 10.30am-1.30pm: How can a poet constantly reinvent their poetic style to move with the times...
POWER PLANT: GOLDEN SHOVELING with Peter Kahn
14 June 2017
LONDON @ 6.30-8.30pm: GOLDEN SHOVELING: JUMPING INTO A NEW POETIC FORM with Peter Kahn
Apples and Snakes and NWS Present: Workshops
3 - 4 June 2017
BRIGHTON: A programme of poetry, spoken word and live literature.
No Boring Poetry! Masterclass with MiKo Berry
11 May 2017
BATH @ 12-4.30pm: Miko will help you develop your confidence, hone your writing and ramp up your performance skills.
POWER PLANT: IS G4A 4 U
22 April 2017
CAMBRIDGE @ 11am: Interested in applying for funding? Perhaps an Arts Council grant is what you need.
POWER PLANT: POETRY AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL
28 March 2017
LONDON @ 6pm: A workshop with Dean Atta and Tom Vlietstra
Higher Learning: Choreo-Poetry
27 March 2017
LONDON @ 10am-6pm: Apples and Snakes & Breakin' Convention presents Higher Learning: Choreo-Poetry
READ OUR LIPS: 12 HOUR FILM POEM CHALLENGE
25 March 2017
YORK @ 10am - 6pm: From notebooks to movie screens!
SAY OWT SLAM #15 Adele Hampton Workshop
23 March 2017
YORK @ 5.30pm: a workshop with Adele Hampton ahead of her performance in the evening
Scratch York: Performance Workshop for Poets
20 March 2017
YORK @ 5.30pm: Free peer-led rehearsal club for performance poets at any stage of their practise, from beginners to headliners!
SCRATCH TYNE
19 March 2017
NEWCASTLE @ 2-5pm: Learn about how to make an audience sit up and listen with Rowan McCabe.
SCRATCH TYNE
22 January 2017
NEWCASTLE @ 2-5pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
Power Plant: Celebrating Age
14 December 2016
LONDON @ 6-9pm: Creative writing tips for working with older people
Power Plant : Taking A Show To The Edinburgh Fringe
11 December 2016
NEWCASTLE @ 10am-4pm: Considering taking a show to the Fringe? This is the masterclass for you!
POETS' PLACE
3 December 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
Scratch York #1
3 December 2016
YORK @ 12:30pm: Free peer-led rehearsal club for performance poets at any stage of their practise, from beginners to headliners!
POETS' PLACE
19 November 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POWER PLANT: PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES & POETRY STYLES
14 November 2016
LONDON @ 6.30-8.30pm: explore new techniques and styles for performance
SAY OWT: WORKSHOP WITH VANESSA KISUULE
12 November 2016
YORK @ 4-6pm: Slam champion Vanessa Kisuule runs a workshop ahead of the Say Owt slam
POETS' PLACE
5 November 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POETS' PLACE
22 October 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
The Writing Room
18 October - 22 November 2016
LONDON @ 6.30pm: challenging, encouraging and inspiring your writing
POWER PLANT: LANGUAGE AS POETIC ARCHIVE
10 October 2016
LONDON @ 6.30-8.30pm: this workshop is designed to investigate how our memories inform our poetry
POETS' PLACE
8 October 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POETS' PLACE
24 September 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
SCRATCH TYNE
18 September 2016
NEWCASTLE @ 2-5pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
POWER PLANT: DIGGING FOR ME
14 September 2016
LONDON @ 6.30pm: find the spark for new writing and add richness to your process
POETS' PLACE
10 September 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POETS' PLACE
27 August 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POETS' PLACE
13 August 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
CREATIVE WRITING AND PERFORMANCE POETRY WITH LAURIE BOLGER
4 August 2016
LONDON @ 6.30-8.30pm: celebrate your own unique style in writing poetry and lyrics
POETS' PLACE
30 July 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
A Stranger's Case with Carmen Thompson
30 July 2016
STOCKTON @ 1PM: A creative workshop led by Carmen Thompson
VERBALISE
27 July - 17 August 2016
BIRMINGHAM: launch your spoken word career with a four week programme
POWER PLANT: EKPHRASIS IN ACTION
21 July 2016
LONDON @ 6.30pm: This masterclass considers the poet as social commentator who reframes and re-imagines the world
SCRATCH TYNE
17 July 2016
NEWCASTLE @ 2-5pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
POETS' PLACE
16 July 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POETS' PLACE
2 July 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
Polish, Hone, Perform: Next Steps Masterclass
19 June 2016
CAMBRIDGE @ 2-5pm: Polish, Hone, Perform – making your poems shine on stage
POETS' PLACE
18 June 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POWER PLANT: IMAGINATIVE LEAPS IN PERSONAL NARRATIVES
15 June 2016
LONDON @ 6.30pm: are you a poet looking to generate fresh material and up your writing game? Then this is the masterclass for you!
POETS' PLACE
4 June 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POETS' PLACE
21 May 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POWER PLANT: DEVELOPING IDEAS FOR PERFORMANCE
21 May 2016
LONDON @ 10.30am-4.30pm: This practical session will help poets and spoken word artists consider and negotiate key aspects of creating scripts and text for performance.
SCRATCH CLUB TYNE
15 May 2016
NEWCASTLE @ 2-5pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
POWER PLANT: FINDING WORK AS A FREELANCE POET
14 May 2016
POOLE @ 9.30am: gain insight into promotion and freelance work through the experience of 3 professional broadly ranging artists
POETS' PLACE
7 May 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POWER PLANT: WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE
1 May 2016
EXETER @ 2-4pm: Write, read, listen, perform! Taking your words from page to stage
POETS' PLACE
23 April 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POWER PLANT: PAGE TO STAGE WITH JEAN 'BINTA' BREEZE
20 April 2016
BRISTOL @ 2-5pm: explore the difference between page and stage poetry and learn some tips on performing your work.
SCRATCH CLUB TYNE
17 April 2016
NEWCASTLE @ 2-5pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
POETS' PLACE
9 April 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POWER PLANT: WRITING, DRAWING AND DRAWING OUT THE CREATIVE
30 March 2016
LONDON @ 6.30pm: writing, drawing and drawing out the creative
POETS' PLACE
26 March 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
THE VERANDA POEMS MASTERCLASS WITH JEAN BINTA BREEZE
24 March 2016
NEWCASTLE @ 5.30pm: everything from writing poetry on the page to performing it on a stage
SCRATCH CLUB TYNE
20 March 2016
NEWCASTLE @ 2-5pm: scratch becomes an alter-ego finishing school
POETS' PLACE
12 March 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POETS' PLACE
27 February 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POWER PLANT: TIME TO WRITE WITH ANDREW MCMILLAN
18 February 2016
LONDON @ 6.30pm: the time, space and guidance to generate new material
POETS' PLACE
13 February 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POWER PLANT: PAGE TO STAGE
6 February 2016
FAREHAM @11am-4pm: explore the difference between page and stage poetry and learn some tips on performing your work.
POETS' PLACE
30 January 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
POWER PLANT: TAKING A SHOW TO THE EDINBURGH FRINGE
18 January 2016
BRISTOL @ 9.30am: Find out what it takes to get your show to the Fringe with Dan Simpson and Chris Redmond!
POWER PLANT: TAKING A SHOW TO THE EDINBURGH FRINGE
16 January 2016
LONDON @ 10am: Find out what it takes to get your show to the Fringe with Dan Simpson and Jack Rooke!
LEVEL UP WORKSHOPS
11 January 2016
BIRMINGHAM @ 6pm: one of a kind opportunities for young people
POWER PLANT: How to Write a Movie
18 November 2015
LONDON @ 6.30pm: a warm, witty and accessible workshop focusing on screenwriting
POETS' PLACE
21 March 2015
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
SCRATCH CLUB TYNE
14 December 2014
NEWCASTLE @ 2-5pm: a safe place for spoken word – get truly constructive support from your peers
POETS' PLACE
5 July 2014
BIRMINGHAM @ 3pm: talk poetry, write poetry, share poetry, eat biscuits
Scratch Tees Rehearsal Club
21 June 2011
MIDDLESBOROUGH @ 11am: achieve your performance potential
spring
12 - 13 March 2011
SOUTH EAST: a two day intensive professional development opportunity for emerging South East performance poets
ESCAPE: Submitting your Poems to Magazines
28 February 2011
LONDON: submitting your work to magazines
Undergrowth - workshop
20 February 2011
NEWCASTLE: worksops led by Cassoulette leading to a performance of Undergrowth
ESCAPE: Voice Coaching - Royal Shakespeare Company, part II
14 February 2011
LONDON: voice coaching & performance workshop for spoken word artists
TUNED ON: SPOKEN WORD DEBATE
20 November 2010
BIRMINGHAM @ 4.00pm: networking and discussion about spoken word
The Writer, Performer and Director Relationship
30 October 2010
LONDON @ 10am-3pm: workshop with Zena Edwards and Anthony Shrubsall
ESCAPE: Voice Coaching from the Royal Shakespeare Company
21 October 2010
LONDON @ 1pm: an afternoon with RSC voice coach Stephen Kemble
Performance poetry workshop with Dizraeli
4 July 2010
SOUTHAMPTON @ 3.00pm: prepare a poem to perform
performance poetry workshop with Zena Edwards
3 July 2010
WHITSTABLE @ 2.00pm: a performance poetry workshop with Zena Edwards
ESCAPE Masterclass: How to Run a Poetry Slam with Peter Kahn
30 June 2010
LONDON: A three-hour workshop with slam expert Peter Kahn
ESCAPE Masterclass: Safeguarding Policy & Tools for Schools
18 June 2010
LONDON @ 10am: all day workshop for poets interested in working in education
ESCAPE: poetry multimedia masterclass
8 May 2010
STOCKTON @ 12.30pm: combining multimedia with live poetry
open mic workshop
30 April 2010
KENDAL @ 4pm: try out your open mic material and get feedback
Performance Poetry Workshop
28 April 2010
HEXHAM @ 4.30pm: workshop on honing your performance skills
Poetry multimedia masterclass
13 March 2010
Learn how multimedia and digital projection can interact with live performance; Arc, Stockton
Writing from your life story
27 February 2010
Workshop based on writing from your life experiences; Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
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