Spoken WordThursday 9 July
In-school poetry and storytelling workshops with Joseph Roberts, encouraging creativity and culminating in students performing their own work live at a New Brighton venue..
Event
Why people should come
This isn't a poetry reading. It's the moment young people stand up and say something — in their own words, for the very first time, in front of a real audience.
Poet and storyteller Joseph Roberts has spent weeks in local schools running workshops that help young people find their voice — through poetry, spoken word and storytelling. The live performance at District House is where all of that work comes together, as students step up and share their own original writing with an audience for the first time.
It's intimate, it's brave and it's often extraordinary. Spoken word performed by young people who've genuinely got something to say has a way of cutting through in a way that polished, professional performance rarely does. Come prepared to be moved, surprised and inspired.
- Students perform their own original poetry and spoken word live on stagec
- Led by acclaimed poet and storyteller Joseph Roberts
- Rooted in weeks of in-school workshops across New Brighton
- An intimate, powerful evening at District House
- The kind of first performance that performers — and audiences — never forget
What to expect
An evening that feels nothing like a school event — and everything like a proper night out for words.
Arrival
Doors open 30 minutes before the performance. District House has a welcoming, informal atmosphere — arrive early, settle in and enjoy the space before the words begin.
Joseph Roberts opens
Joseph sets the tone with his own work — warm, witty and deeply engaging. He'll bring the room together before handing the stage to the young performers he's been working with.
Student performances
One by one, students take the mic and perform their own original poetry and spoken word. Every piece is different — funny, tender, angry, joyful. All of it real.
After the show
Stay to talk to the performers and Joseph — this is a night that tends to spark conversations. The festival continues across New Brighton if you want to keep the evening going.
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Projects like this start long before the performance — in classrooms, with time and skilled artists. Your support makes that possible and keeps tickets affordable for everyone.
Why donate?
- Funds in-school workshops with professional artists like Joseph Roberts
- Gives young people the time and space to develop a creative voice
- Invests in a festival that takes young people seriously as artistsd
- Creates performance opportunities that build real confidence
Plan your visit
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Getting there
District House is in the heart of New Brighton, a short walk from New Brighton train station and the town's bus stops. The whole town is compact and easy to navigate on foot. Street parking is available nearby. New Brighton is well connected by Merseyrail from Liverpool — the train is a great option for an evening out without the parking hassle.
Accessibility
District House has step-free access and accessible toilet facilities. If you have specific access requirements, please get in touch before your visit and we'll make sure everything is arranged for you. The performance space is intimate and informal — seating is flexible, so just let us know if you need anything particular on the night.
Need help?
For ticketing queries or access requirements, contact us at [your email here]. Tickets are available online and can be collected at the door from 30 minutes before the performance. Want to know more about Joseph Roberts or the school workshops behind this project? Visit the festival website for the full story. or Email lauriesmith@hfcmat.com
Come and hear what they have to say
UOriginal poetry. Real voices. Young writers performing their own work live for the first time — with Joseph Roberts alongside them every step of the way. Book your tickets and be in the room when it happens.
6–11 July · New Brighton, Wirral
Organised by C Change Creativity Collaborative in partnership with Love New Brighton & the New Brighton Partnership
Contact: lauriesmith@hfcmat.com
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