UK Poetry Slam Champion Tyrone Lewis teams up with Writer and Director Kayla Martell Feldman to bring you PROCESS, a monthly Spoken Word night featuring some of the most exciting acts across the scene.
After a wee break to rest and recuperate, the third era of Process commences! In a brand-new venue in Victoria Park for our birthday special, featuring some birthday surprises as well as our regular open mic (sign up on the door) and a feature set from the absolute legend that is Inua Ellams!
Born in Nigeria, Inua Ellams is a poet, playwright & performer, graphic artist & designer and founder of: The Midnight Run (an arts-filled, night-time, urban walking experience.), The Rhythm and Poetry Party (The R.A.P Party) which celebrates live literature and music, and Poetry + Film / Hack (P+F/H) which celebrates poetry and film. Identity, Displacement & Destiny are reoccurring themes in his work, where he tries to mix the old with the new: traditional African oral storytelling with contemporary poetics, paint with pixel, texture with vector. His books are published by Flipped Eye, Akashic, Nine Arches, Penned In The Margins & Bloomsbury.
Doors: 7:00pm
Start: 7:30pm
End: 10:30 pm (please respect our neighbours and leave quietly!)
Code of Conduct
We do not tolerate any abuse. By attending a Process event, you agree to the following code of conduct:
- Don't be a dick. By which we mean, be respectful of each other and don't kick down. No racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, biphobia, antisemitism, Islamophobia, xenophobia, ableism, classism, fascism, or any other kind of “ism” (socialism and optimism are allowed).
- Open mic slots are five minutes long! At 4 minutes and 45 seconds, we'll ring a bell to signal that you have 15 seconds to wrap it up. 15 seconds is shorter than you think!
- If your set includes potentially upsetting/triggering material, please give a content warning or trigger warning at the start - we won't include that as part of your five minutes. If your performance includes nudity and you don't give a warning in advance, you will be banned for life (nipples are allowed).
Please note that we film and photograph every event - if you don't want any video or images of you to go online, please let Kayla or Tyrone know. You can do so either on the night or afterwards.
Accessibility at People's Park Tavern:
If you have any further questions about accessibility at the venue, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
The pub will be open to the public during the event. You can view their code of conduct here: https://www.lainecareers.co.uk/code-of-conduct
- Mobility
The main entrance to the pub has a ramp leading up to the door. There is a small lip to get across the doorway.
There is step-free access throughout the venue. - Toilets
Women's toilets (5 cubicles and a baby changing area)
Men's toilets (urinal and 2 cubicles)
Gender-neutral toilets ( 5 cubicles plus baby changing area )
1 accessible toilet (inc. baby changing unit) - Seating
Sturdy wooden chairs without arms, plus some beanbags. - d/Deaf Access
If you require a front-row seat to be able to lipread, please let us know in advance or on arrival.
Unfortunately we are unable to provide a BSL interpreter at our events. - Blind/Visually Impaired Access
Kayla (host) is trained to safely act as a sighted guide and to provide audio description for anyone who needs it.
We can also arrange for someone to meet you at the nearest station or bus stop if needed - just let us know in advance.
Guide dogs are always welcome in the space. - Sensory and Quiet Space
Near the performance area there are some vintage arcade games, some of which have flashing lights.
Stimming is welcome in the space, as is wearing headphones or earplugs, or playing with fidget toys. We recognise and respect that “active listening” looks different on everyone.
Unfortunately this venue does not have a quiet space, but there is an outdoor seating area.