Spork!
Spork! is an Exeter based events producer putting on live poetry events across the city and beyond. Running since 2018, Spork!’s mission is to make spoken-word accessible, engaging and fun!
Since 2018, they’ve hosted over 100 events, ranging from Haiku Slams to workshops and pop-up performances. They’ve programmed big names like Rob Auton, Vanessa Kissule, Joelle Taylor, and Harry Baker, alongside a wide range of local emerging and established poets – plus comics, drag queens, rappers, and even brass bands.
They regularly host shows at Exeter Phoenix, including the annual City Slam competition and the much-loved Christmas Special. They also host a monthly poetry book club called the Not Dead Poets Society, on the last Tuesday of every month at Exeter Library!
Spork! is led by local artist-producer Chris White. To get in contact, email Chris on sporkpoetry@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
The Absolute Melt Edition #2
Wednesday 24th September - Chococo Exeter, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Join us for an evening of poetry, spoken-word & sweet treats at Chococo on Gandy Street. Just like a regular Spork! but more chilled, and much more chocolatey. 2 incredible featured artists (Kane John Mills & Muneera Pilgrim,) a mini open mic, and (of course) delicious hot chocolates, soft drinks and other refreshments available from the café. All hosted by Chris White.
The Dead Poets Slam
Friday 31st October - Exeter Phoenix, 7pm - 9pm
Join Spork! this Halloween for another spectacular & spooky spoken-word event, featuring some incredible acts from around the South West. Plus 6 famous faces brought back to life in a “Dead Poets Slam.” All hosted by the gruesome twosome that is Edward Tripp & Chris White.