International Poetry Festival - Brighton Fringe
International Poetry Festival
3-days of radical & queer multi media spoken word performances expoloring darkness, desire and revolt, an electrifying celebration of contemporary poetry at Brighton Fringe, organized by the Institute for Experimental Arts (Greece, UK, Tunisia, India, USA, Lebanon, Germany)

In an era defined by rapid change and digital noise, spoken word has re‑emerged as one of the most vital artistic forms of the 21st century — a space where truth, identity, and collective memory are voiced with urgency and emotional force. The artists featured in this festival represent a global spectrum of poetic expression, blending performance, activism, storytelling, and experimental sound to confront the realities of our time. Their work spans themes of social awareness and personal transformation, demonstrating how spoken word continues to shape cultural discourse and empower communities.

Cast & Creative Team


Sissy Doutsiou — internationally acclaimed Greek actress, poet and spoken word artist

Tasos Sagris — Greek poet, director and co-founder of the Institute for Experimental Arts

Woodzy — award-winning Flo Poet, 3x TEDx Speaker, featured on BAFTA-winning Life And Rhymes

Lucy English — pioneer spoken word poet and Professor at Bath Spa University

Angelina Farmer — spoken word artist and founder of South West Youth Arts Platform

Miss Yankey — British-Ghanaian poet addressing identity, resilience and social justice

Ernesto Sarezale — Basque queer performer and filmmaker based in London

Mad Kate — Berlin-based artist interrogating identity, sexuality and radical politics

Sami Rhymes — award-winning London spoken word artist and slam champion

Simon Maddrell — queer Manx poet, multiple Poetry Book Society Pamphlet Selection winner

Ella Sadie Guthrie — Brighton poet, co-founder of WRIOT collective

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOQ5MiERKpc

Reviews


This extraordinary festival, and the organizers characterised by empathy, integrity and dedication.

- Janet Lee- Filmfreeway

★★★★★

Always eclectic, inclusive and challenging, curated with much care

- Ian Gibbins- Filmfreeway

★★★★★

Professionally organized festival, with high-quality performances & a strong artistic vision.

- Róbert Bordás- Filmfreeway

★★★★★

Company: The Institute for Experimental Arts

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Genre: Literature & Spoken Word

Duration: 90 mins


Venues: Presuming Ed


Venue Accessibility:

Assistance Dogs Welcome Assistance Dogs Welcome

Accessible Toilet Accessible Toilet

This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.

For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office.

Age suitability: 18+ (Guideline)

Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.

Content Warnings:

 Strong Language Strong Language

 Loud Noises Loud Noises

 References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse

 References to Mental Illness References to Mental Illness

 References to Sexual Abuse References to Sexual Abuse

 Depictions and references to Violence Depictions and references to Violence

May 27, 2026

10:00 pm

Presuming Ed

Standard: £8

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May 28, 2026

10:00 pm

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Standard: £8

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May 31, 2026

10:00 pm

Presuming Ed

Standard: £8

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