MicDrop Summer Social: The MicDrop Poetry Slam!

Thu Jul 18 2024 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+01:00

Speakers' Corner | London

Alex Merry Public Speaking Coach
Publisher/HostAlex Merry Public Speaking Coach
MicDrop Summer Social: The MicDrop Poetry Slam!
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Join us for a fun night at an in-person Open Mic & MicDrop Social.
About this Event

Speaker's Corner is the oldest living, free speech platform in the world.
Used by the likes of Mahatma Gandhi, Karl Marx, George Orwell (oh, and Olympian, Leon Taylor ahead of his talk at TEDxClapham πŸ“Έ ); this summer, we're giving MicDrop members the chance to follow in their footsteps...
With a twist πŸ‹β€πŸŸ©!
For starters, we're going to meet on a Thursday evening rather than the traditional meeting time of Sunday afternoon.
Secondly, you're going to be treating London's commuters to something a little less contentious and a lot more joyful than the usual speeches on politics or religion...
A poem!
Here's why:
1. Poems are your gateway to a whole new level of audience connection ⚑️,
2. Reading one is a perfect opportunity to build your stage presence 🎀,
3. And, increase your 'performance intelligence' by holding an audience in an unpredictable environment 🧠.
This is our first ever summer social - so we would love as many of you as possible to join us 🫢.
Choose between speaker tickets or audience tickets for an evening of powerful poems followed by a bring-your-own picnic in the park!
Date πŸ—“οΈ: 18th July
Time πŸ•°οΈ: 5:30-9pm (First poem at 6pm)
Location πŸ—ΊοΈ: Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London.
Nearest tube πŸš‡: Marble Arch
Tickets 🎟️: Speaker Ticket - £10 + admin fee, Audience ticket - £6 + admin fee
🎟️ Click here to grab your ticket! 🎟️
FAQs
1. Do I have to memorise the poem πŸŽ“?
Totally up to you. Which ever option you choose is a chance to test yourself in a slightly different way.
2. How long does the poem have to be πŸ“?
While there's no formal time limit, we suggest that poems last between 1 and 2 minutes to keep the evening flowing.
3. Can we share a little context about why we chose the poem we did 🎀?
Absolutely - that can often deepen the audience experience.
4. Are you worried about the weather 🌦️?
Terrified, but without risk, theres' no reward!
The Poetry Slam will take place come rain or shine (so bring a brolly). However we will reserve a space at a nearby pub should the bring-your-own-picnic option no longer make sense.
5. Do you have any tips on how to recite a poem πŸ“œ?
Yes I do! Available to all upon purchasing of a ticket.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Speakers' Corner, Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 6.00 to GBP 10.00

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