Afternoon 12noon
Age: 16 - 25yrs
Running time: 90 minutes
Performance Poetry
With I Am Loud
Explore new ways to tell your story, your way through this Performance Poetry masterclass, led by I Am Loud artists. Whether you’re new to spoken word poetry or looking to develop your craft, this creative session will cover skills from basic poetry composition to building confidence onstage and technical stagecraft. Open to anyone aged 16 - 25, no matter your level of experience.
About the artists
I Am Loud is Scotland’s national spoken word production company. In 2014, their much-loved monthly poetry night Loud Poets emerged, and since then, the company has continued to push the boundaries of what poetry can be – presenting spoken word poetry in a creative, engaging and entertaining way, with some incredible talent at the helm.
Their projects include live shows hosted at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, education series Return to Form and their annual National Poetry Writing Month series. I Am Loud has also expanded into digital production, working with leading UK literary festivals StAnza Poetry Festival, Winchester Poetry Festival and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
Katie Ailes is an acclaimed spoken word poet, researcher, and educator. She is Education and Access Director for I Am Loud CIC and has co-devised and performed Loud Poets shows across the UK since 2014. In 2023, she was the Glastonbury Festival Poet in Residence.
Kevin Mclean is an award-winning poet and the Creative Director of I Am Loud CIC. Since 2014, he has produced, hosted, and featured at Loud Poets events across Scotland and the UK. He is also an experienced film producer, actor, and voiceover artist.
Part of Find Your Light
Inspired by the incredible shows on our stage, our Find Your Light days are perfect for young adults (aged 16 - 25) looking to expand their love of theatre and explore their creativity in new ways.
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Access
Capital Theatres aim to be accessible to all.
We are committed to making your visit to our theatres as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All of our Front of House staff undergo disability awareness training and Dementia Friend Training and will be pleased to assist you should you require any information or help.
