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Hammer & Tongue Brighton: Poetry Jam @ Colly Fest 🍓
We’re taking over the foyer of the Theatre Royal Brighton with a spoken word open mic for Colly Fest 2026
Open to all and hosted by Hammer & Tongue Brighton. Sign up to read your poetry in the open mic or sit back, listen and enjoy 🌞
📅 Tuesday 23rd June
⏰ 5pm – 7pm
📍We’ll be in the foyer of the Theatre Royal Brighton (New Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UF)
🎟️ Free
🎭 Colly Fest is run by The Colonnade Bar (the charming historic pub next to the Theatre Royal)
💁♀️ Hosted by Leanne Shorley
HOW TO PERFORM IN THE OPEN MIC: Open Mic Performer Tickets are now fully booked. However, it’s likely there will be some spaces available on the day, so please let Leanne know that you’d like to be added to the list as soon as you arrive at the theatre. Each poet will have a maximum of 4 minutes to perform. Any style, any theme, anything you want! It doesn’t have to be memorised and you’re more than welcome to read from paper/your phone.
ACCESSIBILITY: The Theatre Royal Brighton is situated on New Road, with a drop-off point located directly outside. There is step-free access from the street into the main foyer (which is where we will be) and an accessible toilet. There is step free access to The Colonnade Bar next door and assistance dogs are welcome.