In Our Words
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MEET MAJID: A VOICE AT THE HEART OF REFUGEE WEEK
- 12 June 2025
- Posted by: Lucy Fitzpatrick
- Category: In Our Words, In Our Words news
No CommentsAs we approach Refugee Week 2025, we invite you to be part of a city-wide celebration of resilience, community, and the transformative power of storytelling…
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MEET PORTSMOUTH’S WRITERS, POETS & WORDSMITHS
- 11 June 2025
- Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
- Category: In Our Words, In Our Words news
MEET PORTSMOUTH’S WRITERS, POETS & WORDSMITHS
As part of In Our Words our city-wide celebration of literature, language and storytelling and through the Portsmouth Creative Directory, we’re proud to shine a light on the brilliant writers, poets and wordsmiths shaping Portsmouth’s creative voice. -
JOY WITH LUKE WRIGHT – IN OUR WORDS 2025
- 11 June 2025
- Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
- Category: In Our Words, In Our Words Events
Joy with Luke Wright
Date: Thursday 26th June
Time: 7:15pm
Cost: £15Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” ★★★★★ Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set of poems that get to grips with the idea of JOY. Is it possible, as a 42 year old to feel pure unbridled happiness, and what does it look like?
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FROM THE HEART – IN OUR WORDS 2025
- 4 June 2025
- Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
- Category: In Our Words, In Our Words Events
From The Heart
Date: Thursday 2 October 2025
Time: 7pm to 9pmLocation: The Square Tower, Portsmouth
Cost: £5
All Ages welcome!A celebration and recital of poems that have been learnt by heart.
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ADVENTURES FROM THE POTTING SHED! – IN OUR WORDS 2025
- 3 June 2025
- Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
- Category: In Our Words, In Our Words Events
Adventures from the potting shed!
Date & Time:
22nd& 23rd August 14:30 – 15:00pm
24th August 15:15 – 15:45Location: Victorious (Kids Stage)
Cost: Free with a Victorious ticket
Age: Family audiences 4-11 yearsJoin Rachella the Storyteller and her puppet friends for magical tales live on stage or online with fun, free activity worksheets for kids!
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BIG SCREEN POETRY- IN OUR WORDS 2025
- 3 June 2025
- Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
- Category: In Our Words, In Our Words Events
Big Screen Poetry
Submissions: 21st March- 27th June.
Screening Thursday 2nd October for World Poetry DayTime: 02/10/25 Video Screenings 7am-11pm
Cost: Free!
Age: Under 18’s may enter the competition via The Base GuildhallTo celebrate the magic of World Poetry Day, Pompey Poetry Party invites local poets to share their work on ‘The Big Screen.”
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A PORTSMOUTH MUSICAL ADVENTURE (EYFS SETTINGS) – IN OUR WORDS 2025
- 3 June 2025
- Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
- Category: In Our Words, In Our Words Events
A Portsmouth Musical Adventure (EYFS settings)
16th June – 9.30-10.30 Little Bears pre-school,
11-12 St Paul’s EYFS
23rd June 9.30-11 Bramble Infants & 1.30-3 Penbridge Infants
Cost: Free!
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A PORTSMOUTH MUSICAL ADVENTURE – IN OUR WORDS 2025
- 3 June 2025
- Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
- Category: In Our Words, In Our Words Events
A Portsmouth Musical Adventure
Date: 16th June 1.30-2.30 Paulsgrove Library
20th June 10-11am Carnegie Library
27th June 10-11am Central Library
11th July 10-11am Southsea Library
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: Free!
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PORTRAIT OF A QUEER WOMAN ON FIRE – IN OUR WORDS 2025
- 28 May 2025
- Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
- Category: In Our Words, In Our Words Events
Portrait of a Queer Woman on Fire: Self-expression through Creative Writing and Visual Art for LGBTQIA+ women
Date: Sunday 22 June, Sunday 20 July, Sunday 17 August, and Sunday 28 September
Time: 10am-4pmLocation: The Green House, Victoria Park
Cost: £60 (for all 4 days)
Age: 18+A celebration of LGBTQIA+ women’s identities through creative writing and visual arts.
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TIGERBOAT TALES: STORY SESSIONS – IN OUR WORDS 2025
- 29 April 2025
- Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
- Category: In Our Words, In Our Words Events
Tigerboat Tales: Story Sessions
Date: Fridays 2/9/16/30th May and 6/13/20th June
Time: 10.30-11.30am and 1.15-2.15 pmLocation: Central Library, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth
Cost: Free
Age: 2-5 Years oldInteractive story sessions for little adventurers, telling traditional stories with puppets, props, and lots of fun!
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