Our friends at Bookbag are joining us for some very special poetry sessions with local poet Sirisha Damarla
Writing Poetry Workshop with Sirisha Damarla
Poet Sirisha Damarla, host of Bookbag’s Open Mic Night, leads a creative session for emerging young poets and anyone curious about poetry or creative writing.
This workshop welcomes young people of various experience levels, from complete beginners who have never written a poem to occasional and seasoned writers.
Free your creativity! Play a word‑listing game, noting down words connected to a range of themes.
Choose your theme! Select one theme and create a word map of ideas and images linked to it.
Shape your poem! Use your word map to craft a poem, experimenting with structure, rhythm, and imagery.
By the end of the session, everyone will have created a poem and had the opportunity to share it with the group.
Grown ups, this is a drop-off workshop so you’re welcome to relax in our café with a coffee, or step out and return at the end of the workshop.
Ticket Prices: Pay What You Can, suggested price £7
Doors: 10am
Event starts: 10.30am
Duration: 90 Minutes
Suitable for: 10 Years+
Where: Alibi, EX4 1EJ (Studio)
This event is taking place in the Studio which is accessed via a flight of stairs. Please contact access@theatrealibi.co.uk if you have any questions about access.
Drop-in Poetry Session
Join Sirisha for an informal, drop-in poetry session. Get feedback or guidance, try your hand at writing, or share a favourite poem with others.
Event starts: 2pm
Duration: 90 Minutes
Suitable for: All ages
Where: Alibi, EX4 1EJ (Main Hall)
Please note, parking at Alibi is reserved for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
There is one Blue Badge parking space which is available on a first come, first served basis, and there is another Blue Badge parking space on Emmanuel Road. Our closest pay and display car park is 0.2 miles away on Okehampton Street, and costs £2 for 2 hours parking and £3 for 3 hours. If you have any concerns about parking please get in touch with access@theatrealibi.co.uk.