
Dead Poets' Slam
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The Dead Poets' Slam takes place on 21 January 2027 at The Waverley Bar in Edinburgh. This literary event features performers reading the works of deceased poets while using costumes and props to bring them to life. Hosted by Dorothy Parker, the competition includes a panel judging session where the top three acts compete for a championship title. Tickets are priced between £6.00 and £9.00.
Competitive poetry with a twist!
Witness dead poets come back to life before your eyes!
In a Dead Poets' Slam, instead of reading their own work, performers will read the work of dead poets, using costumes and props and maybe even funny voices to bring their poets back to life. Every poet will perform twice. The top three (selected by a panel of expert judges) will then compete for the Dead Poet championship!
Hosted by Dorothy Parker, this will be a fun evening of literature from poets who never shared a stage when they were alive.
Prizes for the winners are being generously donated by the artist Catherine Redgate: https://www.catherine-redgate.co.uk/
Many thanks to the Waverley Bar for hosting.
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Dead Poets' Slam takes place on Thursday, 21 January 2027 at 19:30.
Dead Poets' Slam is held at The Waverley Bar in Edinburgh (3-5 Saint Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TA).
Tickets for Dead Poets' Slam range from £6 to £9. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Waverley Bar can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Dead Poets' Slam can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Dead Poets' Slam takes place on 21 January 2027 at The Waverley Bar in Edinburgh. This literary event features performers reading the works of deceased poets while using costumes and props to bring them to life. Hosted by Dorothy Parker, the competition includes a panel judging session where the top three acts compete for a championship title. Tickets are priced between £6.00 and £9.00.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Competitive poetry with a twist!
Witness dead poets come back to life before your eyes!
In a Dead Poets' Slam, instead of reading their own work, performers will read the work of dead poets, using costumes and props and maybe even funny voices to bring their poets back to life. Every poet will perform twice. The top three (selected by a panel of expert judges) will then compete for the Dead Poet championship!
Hosted by Dorothy Parker, this will be a fun evening of literature from poets who never shared a stage when they were alive.
Prizes for the winners are being generously donated by the artist Catherine Redgate: https://www.catherine-redgate.co.uk/
Many thanks to the Waverley Bar for hosting.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The Waverley Bar. Searching near 3-5 Saint Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TA; check-in Thursday, 21 January 2027.
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WhereThe Waverley Bar
3-5 Saint Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TA
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Dead Poets' Slam?
Dead Poets' Slam takes place on Thursday, 21 January 2027 at 19:30.
Where is Dead Poets' Slam taking place?
Dead Poets' Slam is held at The Waverley Bar in Edinburgh (3-5 Saint Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TA).
How much are tickets for Dead Poets' Slam?
Tickets for Dead Poets' Slam range from £6 to £9. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Dead Poets' Slam?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Waverley Bar can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Dead Poets' Slam?
Tickets for Dead Poets' Slam can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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