Next Verse

On the eve of the Forward Prize ceremony, something electric is happening. Forward Prize nominated poets will share the stage with extraordinary emerging talents from seven powerhouse organisations transforming the poetry landscape: Barbican Young Poets, Hive South Yorkshire, New Writing North, Respect & Dignity, Spread the Word, Writing Squad, and Young Identity.

This is poetry as a living, breathing movement. Next Verse celebrates not just the art and performance, but the grassroots ecosystem making it all possible by nurturing the next generation of voices. Join us for an experience of the future and present of poetry in electric conversation and hear Squad wreiters Charlotte Cropper, Jay Mitra and Kayleigh Jayshree.