Lemn Sissay, Rehema Njembe

Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Apples and Snakes, and Beatfreeks present
Level Up
For ages 15 and over.

Back by popular demand, Level Up hits its fourth season! An explosive night of spoken word poetry featuring some of the UK's very best poets alongside local rising stars.

Alongside sets from special guests, expect open mic slots for you to share your own spoken word, as well as poetry video showcases, and time to socialise and exchange with like-minded people.

This is poetry with bite!

Headline - Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay MBE is the author of several books of poetry alongside articles, records, public art, and plays, including the stage adaptation of Benjamin Zephaniah’s Refugee Boy. He was an official poet for the London Olympics. His Landmark Poems are installed throughout Manchester and London, in venues such as The Royal Festival Hall and The Olympic Park.

Sissay is associate artist at Southbank Centre, patron of The Letterbox Club and The Reader Organisation, inaugural trustee of World Book Night and has recently been made the new Chancellor of the University of Manchester.

Emerging - Rehema Njembe

Local poet, Rehema has worked extensively with Apples and Snakes, MAIA Creatives and Beatfreeks. Her work is optimistic and aims to make a difference.