James Hare

We’re thrilled to announce that Pompey Poetry Party poets will be representing Portsmouth at LitFest26: Acts of Resistance this March! A HUGE thanks to creative powerhouse, John Sackett, for involving us in this great event. As part of the Sounds of the Solent strand, our writers will bring the spirit, grit and voice of Portsmouth to a major regional stage at Mayflower Studios (13th–15th March 2026). It’s poetry rooted in the city we love — bold, unfiltered and absolutely impossible to...

Meet Luke Wright — one of Britain's best loved poets. With 25+ years on stage, 5 collections and countless sold-out shows, Luke’s new performance Later Life Letter is warm, honest, and unforgettable 🌟 “His poems shoot arrows through the heart.” ★★★★★ List We have teamed up with the wonderful folk at Portsmouth Poetry to welcome this undisputed Spoken Word Superstar back to Portsmouth! Later Life Letter explores adoption, family and love with humour, heart and a touch of drum and bass! Don’t...

Pompey Poetry Party & Express FM are taking over The Wedgewood Rooms with… SLAMAGEDDON!!! A Riot of Rhyme at The Wedge We’re looking for 12 fearless wordsmiths to battle it out on stage. Compete for:  £100 cash  and a place at The Chichester Festival. Poets must be available to perform on 28th May, 7:30pm at The Wedgewood Rooms. Think you’ve got what it takes to own the mic?   To apply send: A short bio A sample of your poetry (written or spoken – MP3 format)   Email:...