Perform at Speech Bubble

Each year we organise two Speech Bubble events in the Students' Union where Â鶹ֱ²¥ University students (and staff) can perform their own poetry, prose or spoken word. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent, and gain experience of performing your work live in a friendly, supportive environment. 

For the last two years, our Speech Bubble events have been organised by the Creative Writing Society with support from LU Arts.

The Creative Writing Society book a professional poet to perform in a headline slot on the night, as well as managing the Open Mic slot sign ups and hosting the event.

A crowd of people sitting down at an LU Arts Speech Bubble event

About Speech Bubble

Organised by LU Arts, Speech Bubble is a long-running, relaxed, and friendly evening of performance poetry at Â鶹ֱ²¥ Students' Union. Open to students, staff, and the public, it showcases the best spoken word talent on campus through open mic slots and sometimes features a professional poet.

Whether you're performing or simply enjoying the show, Speech Bubble offers an inclusive and supportive space to celebrate creativity and the power of words.

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About the Creative Writing Society

The Creative Writing Society is a welcoming and inclusive student community for anyone passionate about storytelling. They host twice-weekly writing sessions offering a relaxed space to explore your creativity, share ideas, and receive feedback.

Beyond writing, they run a variety of fun socials, from film nights and board games to nature walks and pub meetups.