
Literature & Spoken Word
Hammer & Tongue Poetry Slam
by Hammer & Tongue Brighton
Hammer & Tongue Poetry Slam is a Literature & Spoken Word show by Hammer & Tongue Brighton playing 1 performance at Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) during Brighton Fringe 2026.
Length
150 min
Price
£16–£17
Audience
16+
Showings
1 × date
About Hammer & Tongue Poetry Slam
For the fifth year running, legendary poetry slam, Hammer & Tongue Brighton, bring their epic grand final to Brighton Open Air Theatre! Finalists will come equipped with their unique styles and perspectives to battle it out for the crown. Lucky audience members will hold up scores out of ten to decide the fate our our brave poets. It’s sure to be an epic clash of words, syntax and rhyme like no other! Featuring a headline performance from one of the UK's biggest spoken word artists and hosted by the hilarious Leanne Shorley, join us for the best in performance poetry from Brighton’s longest-running poetry night. Doors open at 6pm.
A heads-up
⚠ Audience Interaction⚠ Strong Language
Accessibility
✓ Assistance Dogs Welcome✓ Wheelchair Accessible✓ Accessible Toilet✓ Step-free Access
Showings
- 15May Fri£16–£17
See every show at Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT).
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