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Whats on at the Albany - Spoken Word
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Whats on at the Albany - Spoken Word



 

There's a great tradition of spoken word at the Albany and as one of London’s premier venues for this dynamic art form, you can expect to see exciting performances by some of the UK’s most talented artists.

Sista Story, Brotha Tale
Fri 3 October
Apples & Snakes in association with the Albany presents

Sista Story, Brotha Tale


Putting the story into Black History - featuring Jan Blake & Tuup.


Speechless
Thu 9 October
An Apples & Snakes and British Council production in association with English PEN and the Albany

Speechless


How free is free speech?  Are there things that just can't be said? A spoken word night to stimulate brain-tingling debate.


Boom Bap / Showtime!
Fri 17 October - Sat 18 October
An FKuk, Contact Theatre, Invisible Forces, Open Thought Productions and Over The Influence production in association with the Albany

Boom Bap / Showtime!


From the worlds of New York, Vancouver and Sydney, prepare for a night of street inspired spoken word and dance.


Fresh
Sat 1 November

Fresh


Serious sounds and unadulterated talent as the Albany Youth Forum team take over Apples & Snakes' open mic platform.


It's My Life Innit
Fri 7 November
Apples & Snakes in association with the Albany presents

It's My Life Innit


Poet Zena Edwards lets her hair down with jazz-rap hero Soweto Kinch, Adisa and Leeto Thale.


Have Box Will Travel
Thu 13 November

Have Box Will Travel


Charlie Dark's semi autuobiographical journey from a bedroom in south London to spinning records in the world's biggest clubs.


If I Cover My Nose You Can't See Me
Thu 27 November

If I Cover My Nose You Can't See Me


Solo show from funny and compelling 21st century wordsmith, Polarbear, recently seen at the South Bank Centre.