Inter-generational Poetry writing and performance workshops throughout Kamitan Arts' inaguaral Kensington and Chelsea Poetry Fringe! Join West London's very own Princess Emmanuelle @EmpresS1Egypt - International bi-lingual Rap-Poetess and Artistic Director of Kensington's homegrown performing arts and heritage non-profit Kamitan Arts!

 

Focused on our theme of 'Equity' for this year's Kensington and Chelsea Poetry Fringe. You will learn different writing, reciting and performance techniques, build confidence and develop creative skills preparing you to apply for our Poetry Open-call!

Find our more about the K & C Poetry Fringe's many opportunities including a chance to be commissioned if you are a local marginalised poet as well as having the chance to have your poem displayed throughout the borough with our Poetry Trail by applying to Kamitan Arts' Open-Call, previously known as the Poetry Corner though our years of partnership with KCAW:

https://www.kamitanarts.com/kandcpoetryfringe/

Listen to local grassroots veterans of the 'Word, Sound 'n Power' along with community poets and musicians at the evening recitations with special guest artists! Maybe even try a lyric out on the open-mic yourself?

 

The FUNDRAISER will be an opportunity for you to pledge your support towards our annual Kensington and Chelsea Poetry Fringe which Kamitan Arts are launching this year and shines light upon local grassroots poets, artists and organisations while investing in them and placing them in leadership roles within such arts festivals within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea! Part of our Advocacy 4 Equity Campaign.

Enabling diverse communities from RBKC and beyond to participate in exploring their own creativity and have their voices heard!

FREE for all to attend

SOFT LAUNCH of the Kensington and Chelsea Poetry Fringe ✨ ✨

FRI 20th JUNE 5:30-7:30pm

WORKSHOP DATES ✨️

FRI 27th JUNE 4-5pm

FRI 4th JULY 4-5pm

FUNDRAISER  ✨

FRI 11th JULY 5:30-7:30pm

* Donations requested *

Guest of Honour: Jamael Westman - Title character from the original West End Hamilton

Hosted by Princess Emmanuelle @EmpresS1Egypt

Featuring an eclectic line-up of local guest artists and musicians!

You must register for each workshop/event separately. Click here to register.