Performance 1853 Studios

Cultureword Comedy Showcase

Cultureword Comedy Showcase

A hilarious and joyful night of new talent, part of Dare to Create Festival 2026

Hosted by performer and multidisciplinary artist Anthony Briscoe, the Cultureword Comedy Showcase is set to be a hilarious and joyful night of new talent. Don’t miss this free event, part of Dare to Create Festival 2026

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What

Performance Festival

When

Wednesday 05 August19:00 - 20:00

Where

1853 Studios

Performance Oldham Parish Church

LGBTQ+ Poetry Showcase

LGBTQ+ Poetry Showcase

An afternoon of community, pride, celebration, and resistance!

An afternoon of community, pride, celebration, and resistance!
Cultureword are thrilled be part of Oldham Pride this year to bring some poetry and storytelling to the day.  Local Pride events are an important time to honour history, celebrate community, and stand for the future.
We will be showcasing some wonderful local talent, as well as a sneak preview of our new LGBTQ+ zine ‘MOVEMENT’. Come and find us on the day if you are interested in being included in the zine – it will be your last chance to submit!

What

Performance

When

Saturday 11 July15:00 - 16:30

Where

Oldham Parish Church

Performance Longsight Art Space

What Poets Wear: Exhibition & Poetry Night

What Poets Wear: Exhibition & Poetry Night

A celebration of sustainable chic. Wear your finest to this special Gallery Night showcasing new creative pieces.

Don’t miss this special Gallery Night celebrating sustainable fashion and creativity. Featuring live performances from Identity Live, music and wine!

Dress to express. Dress sustainably. Dress like a poet.

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What

Networking Performance

When

Wednesday 03 June18:30 - 20:30

Where

Longsight Art Space

Networking Chuck Gallery

Cultureword Writers’ Salon

Cultureword Writers’ Salon

Get the inside scoop on 'Becoming a Writer' plus networking, food and performances. Open to all.

Refine your creative practice at this special event. Cultureword’s Pete Kalu will be in conversation with Dr Muli Amaye for the launch of ‘The Black Writers’ Toolbox’ Followed by evening reveries with food and networking.

+ We will be bidding farewell to longstanding CEO Pete who is leaving Cultureword after an outstanding 30+ years supporting writers across the North-West.

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What

Networking Performance Talk Open Mic Night

When

Thursday 19 March18:00 - 21:00

Where

Chuck Gallery

Performance Castlefield Viaduct

International Women’s Day Poetry Showcase

International Women’s Day Poetry Showcase

Celebrating Global Majority women's voices with powerful poetry from 8 emerging writers

Riveting women writers from Cultureword’s Identity Live! Collective will be performing at this International Women’s Day celebration event at the National Trust’s Castlefield Viaduct Sky Garden 🌻

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What

Performance

When

Sunday 08 March14:00 - 16:30

Where

Castlefield Viaduct

Festival 1853 Studios

Oldham Writing Festival

Oldham Writing Festival

Develop your practice, broaden your network and enjoy the local creative scene!

If you’re passionate about creative writing don’t miss Oldham Writing Fest!

Free and open to all writing enthusiasts, the day will feature performances, a prose writing workshop and an open mic🎤

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What

Networking Performance Workshop Festival Open Mic Night

When

Saturday 21 February11:30 - 16:00

Where

1853 Studios

Performance Tammie's Lounge

Roger Robinson and Identity Live!

Roger Robinson and Identity Live!

Headline entertainment from one of the UK's foremost wordsmiths 🔥💯

Expect a scintillating set from this literary giant & winner of the T.S Eliot Prize 2019 and RSL Ondaatje Prize 2020. With support from Cultureword’s Global Majority writers collective Identity Live!

Part of Cultureword’s National Black and Asian Writers Conference 2025

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What

Performance Conference

When

Saturday 15 November19:00 - 21:00

Where

Tammie's Lounge

Performance 1853 Studios

Oldham Poetry Night

Oldham Poetry Night

Celebrate the launch of Oldham Poetry Magazine Issue 1 with powerful performances and a chance to grab your copy!

Step into a night of playful language, creative expression, and community as we launch Issue 1 of the Oldham Poetry Magazine, themed around PLAY 🪀

✨ What to Expect:

  • Live performances from a diverse range of poets and spoken word artists
  • A chance to grab your copy of the brand new Oldham Poetry Magazine
  • Networking with local creatives, writers, and poetry lovers
  • Refreshments to keep the energy flowing
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What

Book Launch Performance

When

Thursday 16 October18:00 - 20:00

Where

1853 Studios

Book Launch Manchester Poetry Library

‘Soul Remains’ Book Launch

‘Soul Remains’ Book Launch

Join us for the launch event of Firoozeh Fouzoni's new poetry collection 'Soul Remains'

Cultureword is delighted to publish Firoozeh Fozouni’s latest poetry collection Soul Remains. Firoozeh’s poetry brings together and explores the kaleidoscope of memories and experiences that come with finding oneself in a new language and culture.

Join us for the launch event at Manchester Poetry Library will featuring readings and an In Conversation with fellow poets Ruth Awolola and Liz Gibson.

 

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What

Book Launch Performance

When

Thursday 09 October18:00 - 19:30

Where

Manchester Poetry Library

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