Poetry&Words is the only stage dedicated to poetry at Glastonbury Festival and each year they host a variety of poetic talent – spoken word and performance poets, rappers and even the occasional word-loving musician, like Gecko.
The tent also hosts the annual Sunday Poetry Slam – any festival-goer can take the stage to share their work, with the winner taking home a trophy and a guaranteed spot on the following year’s Poetry&Words line-up.
In true Poetry&Words fashion, there’s a mix of newcomers and familiar faces elsewhere on their line-up this year. So, whether you’re easing into the day or taking in one of the late-afternoon headliners, you won’t be disappointed.
Acts to consider:
Hannah Silva
Hannah Silva is a writer and performer working in sound poetry, radio, and experimental non-fiction. She performs from My Child, the Algorithm – her latest book.
Friday 14:51-15:16 and Saturday 17:55-18:20
Jamie Hale
Jamie Hale performs their show, Quality of Life is Not a Measurable Outcome, which dismantles disability preconceptions by drawing from Hale’s own experiences.
Saturday 12:03-12:58
Josh Cake
Josh Cake performs work from his collections Breakwater Review, Teesta Review, Paris Lit Up, The Anti-Misogyny Club, and Cordite.
Friday 13:27-13:52 and Saturday 17:27-17:52
