About this Event
Join us for an electrifying night of spoken word at Chichester's only poetry slam!
Featuring the incredible Rich Lansley!
About Rich Lansley
Rich Lansley is a writer and performer based on the south coast of Hampshire.
His work is a balance of whimsical comedy and heartfelt reflection.
Part stand-up, part sit-down poet.
He travels and performs all over the country, released his first poetry collection last year, performed at the Cheltenham Poetry slam, keynote speaker at TEDX and supported Harry Baker.
Rich continues to push the boundaries of what poetry and comedy can be and leaves audiences with a lasting impact long after the applause has left.
Event Details
Location: The Chichester Inn, Chichester
Doors open: 7:30 PM
Show starts: 8:00 PM
Age: 18+
What is Tongue Tied Poetry Slam?
Our slam is a high-energy, crowd-powered celebration of words, rhythm, and raw emotion. Poets take to the stage to share original pieces of work and the audience gets to cheer, snap, and even help judge! Whether you're performing or just soaking it all in, our slam is all about connection, creativity, and community. Come experience poetry like you’ve never heard it before!
At Tongue Tied we have monthly heats where up to 10 poets share their poetry in an inclusive welcoming environment. One winner voted by audience members will be crowned on the night and will be offered a 15 minute feature set at our next months slam.
They will also gain a place in our Grand Slam Final (May 2026) where they will battle it out for a cash prize, the coveted Tongue Tied Trophy and a unique performance opportunity to bring their work to larger audiences (Opportunity TBC!) - To give you a taste last year the winner won £50, the Tongue Tied Trophy and got free tickets and performed at Victorious Music Festival.
For Slammers (Performers):
Buy a Performer Ticket before they're gone!
If they're sold out and you want to perform, you can buy an audience ticket and sign up to the slam reserve list on the night as sometimes a poet gets lost along the way!
The rules of the slam: Bring 1 piece of original work up to 3 minutes long (no props and no music). All styles and themes are encouraged and you are welcome to read from paper or your preferred electronic device.
For Audience:
Simply buy an audience ticket sit back, relax and support our wonderful poets on the night, you might even get a chance to be on the slam judge panel!
Accessibility & Contact
The performance space is wheelchair accessible.
Seating is allocated first come, first served.
Follow us on Instagram: @tonguetiedchichester
Questions? Email us at: [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chichester Inn, 38 West Street, Chichester, United Kingdom
GBP 5.00 to GBP 6.00
