Ella and Iftikhar hosting the Off the Chest poetry night stood in front of a projector they hold their hands in the air
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OFF THE CHEST: POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT

PRESENTED BY OFF THE CHEST
An explosive poetry night, featuring T. S. Eliot Prize-nominated poet Joe Carrick-Varty

Hosted by poets Ella Dorman-Gajic and Iftikhar Latif, Off The Chest is an inclusive poetry night celebrating original voices and poetry that makes a statement.

Their open mic segment offers the opportunity to poets of all backgrounds, stages and ages to take to the stage. You will be able to sign up for the open mic on the night, with a limited number of spots up for grabs. Names will be pulled out of a hat.

This night will also feature sets from two acclaimed poets: the T. S. Eliot-prize nominated, multi-award-winning poet Joe Carrick-Varty and Elle Dillon-Reams (as featured on the Guardian and BBC Radio 6, alongside Arlo Parks and Tim Key)

Funded by Arts Council England, Off The Chest was founded in 2019, and has since produced multiple poetry nights to sell-out audiences, across London and further afield. Don’t miss their third return to Omnibus Theatre.

CLICK HERE to access their website and follow them on Instagram @offthe_chest 

22 FEB
7:30PM
£6

OFF THE CHEST: POETRY OPEN MIC

PRESENTED BY OFF THE CHEST
An explosive poetry night, featuring two highly celebrated poets.

Hosted by poets Ella Dorman-Gajic and Iftikhar Latif, Off The Chest is an inclusive poetry night celebrating original voices and poetry that makes a statement.

Their open mic segment offers the opportunity to poets of all backgrounds, stages and ages to take to the stage. You will be able to sign up for the open mic on the night, with a limited number of spots up for grabs. Names will be pulled out of a hat.

This night will also feature sets from two acclaimed poets: the T. S. Eliot-prize nominated, multi-award-winning poet Joe Carrick-Varty and Elle Dillon-Reams (as featured on the Guardian and BBC Radio 6, alongside Arlo Parks and Tim Key)

Funded by Arts Council England, Off The Chest was founded in 2019, and has since produced multiple poetry nights to sell-out audiences, across London and further afield. Don’t miss their third return to Omnibus Theatre.

CLICK HERE to access their website and follow them on Instagram @offthe_chest 

22 FEB
7:30PM
£6

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Concessions

Concessions apply to students, under-18s, over-60s and more. For more info on our concession policy click here→

Accessibility

All performance spaces and facilities are fully wheelchair-accessible. For more info please contact Box Office on 0207 498 4699.

Ticket Collection

We operate a paperless box office system. You will be emailed a receipt once you have booked in advance. There is no need to print this off, just state your name at the box office on arrival.

Café Bar

Serving a menu of hot drinks, craft beers, wine and seasonal cocktails before and after every show and a full home-made food menu including freshly baked pastries, delicious cakes and savoury light bites from Friday – Sunday. 

Content Warnings

May contain swearing, sexual references and themes of trauma/mental health. Performers are encouraged to give more specific content warnings before their set begins. 

Find out more here.

Age Recommendation

14+

Duration

2h (incl. interval)

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