Survivor's Poetry Gigs.

27/04/2026

Join us from the comfort of your sofa for our Zoom Poetry Cafe tomorrow night, with MC and poet Anna Somerset, guest poet, first time performing with SP, John Chmurra, and an extended set from singer musician extraordinaire Chris Leeds.
Join anytime from 7.00 to say hello and sign up for a floor spot, performance starts at 7.30.
Free entry, all you need is the zoom link, in your SP April mailing.
Email [email protected] to get on the mailing list, no SPAM, we promise
See you in the Zoom Room 😊

17/04/2026

Sorry for the short notice, we only just learned about this event later today..

Peter Campbell was one of the founders of Survivor's Poetry back in the early 1990s. There is an on line launch later today of a book about his work:

At the Heart of a Mad Movement: The Life and Work of Peter Campbell, Psychiatric System Pioneer
Hosted by OPUS, online
Friday 17th April 5 - 6.30pm (BST / GMT+1)

Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TT3jtHUyQaeRIHBS4fhujw #/registration

This book showcases and celebrates the writings of Peter Campbell, an activist, writer, educator, and a veteran survivor of the mental health system, conveying the variety and vitality of Campbell's accomplishments across the years from 1967 to 2022.

Diagnosed with severe psychosis and with a history of hospitalizations reaching back to 1967, Peter Campbell was an indefatigable critic of orthodox psychiatry and of many aspects of the mental health system. He was a founder and veteran of the groundbreaking psychiatric survivors’ movement in 1980s and 1990s Britain. The diverse essays within this book cover topics such as seclusion, spiritual crisis, lived experience of psychosis, ECT and psychiatric drugs, and the survivor movement, together with a number of in-depth interviews, as well as other creative contributions such as dramatic scripts and satirical sketches. Brought together, these diverse creations are an eloquent testimony to the humanity, unflagging commitment and staying power of a hugely significant writer, innovator, commentator and critic.

Written in Campbell's accessible and witty style, this will be an invaluable resource for people with lived experience of psychosis and their relatives and carers, including mental health professionals, activists, and all concerned with distress and mental wellbeing.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: OPUS Book Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

15/04/2026

What an evening of joy and connection it was last night, to be lifted and to lift one another from the troubles and struggles of the world and even to do some ROFL ing.. Thanks to all who came down, to those who shared a poem or a song, and our very special thanks to wonderful headliners John Hegley and Unique Technique.
Photo credits: Prof Mosey, Heather Mary Sullivan, John Adlam and Alastair Murray.
Tag yourself or a friend. See you next time 🧡

13/04/2026

Tomorrow Live at The Harrison, with Headliners John Hegley, Unique Technique and MC Alastair Murray 🤩

🗓 Tuesday 14th April.
⏰ ️Doors 7.00pm, start time 7.30
💰 £5 cash on the door
🌍 28 Harrison St London WC1H 8JF
🪱 Come early to sign up for a floor spot and get a seat!

Alright you lucky lot, L👀K who we've got headlining at this month's Live at The Harrison, only the great John Hegley!! 🤩

Also sharing the bill on this unmissable night will be amazing poet and rapper Unique Technique, and your MC Alastair Murray

🗓 Tuesday 14th April.
⏰ ️Doors 7.00pm, start time 7.30
💰 Bring £5 cash and don't forget to buy a cuppa or a drink at the bar before you join us in the basement.
🌍 28 Harrison St London WC1H 8JF
🪱 Come early to sign up for a floor spot and get a seat!

02/04/2026

We are very chuffed that John Hegley is joining Survivors' Poetry as Associate Poet. And to get the ball rolling he will be our headliner at The Harrison on Tuesday 14/04. See flier in previous post for details. He sent us this lovely photo and bio. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

John began his career busking outside Westminster tube station, beside the toilets and the burning incense sticks used to sweeten this experience. He graduated to street entertaining in Covent Garden with the spectacular Popticians, who recorded two sessions for John Peel, then came a Perrier comedy nomination, a residency at Keats House, twelve books, one mug, an honorary doctorate, an Arts Council funded project taking ten-year-olds into art galleries - and radio appearances across the BBC network.
Phot credit: Suzi Corker

01/04/2026

Woohoo 🤩

Alright you lucky lot, L👀K who we've got headlining at this month's Live at The Harrison, only the great John Hegley!! 🤩

Also sharing the bill on this unmissable night will be amazing poet and rapper Unique Technique, and your MC Alastair Murray

🗓 Tuesday 14th April.
⏰ ️Doors 7.00pm, start time 7.30
💰 Bring £5 cash and don't forget to buy a cuppa or a drink at the bar before you join us in the basement.
🌍 28 Harrison St London WC1H 8JF
🪱 Come early to sign up for a floor spot and get a seat!

01/04/2026

Alright you lucky lot, L👀K who we've got headlining at this month's Live at The Harrison, only the great John Hegley!! 🤩

Also sharing the bill on this unmissable night will be amazing poet and rapper Unique Technique, and your MC Alastair Murray

🗓 Tuesday 14th April.
⏰ ️Doors 7.00pm, start time 7.30
💰 Bring £5 cash and don't forget to buy a cuppa or a drink at the bar before you join us in the basement.
🌍 28 Harrison St London WC1H 8JF
🪱 Come early to sign up for a floor spot and get a seat!

24/03/2026

So, who is coming to our Poetry Zoom Party Tonight? You'll be in the fine company of musician and MC Prof Mosey, together with featured poet, joining us all the way from Australia, Cedar Whelan, and musician, poet and artist Richard Heley, who wowed everyone when he last performed for SP with his zoom background of original artwork. What a lineup 🤩
Sign in to say hello and to book a floor spot from 7.00, performance starts 7.30.
Join us from the comfort of your sofa, wear your onesie, we don't care!
All you need is the zoom link from the March Newsletter. Drop a line to [email protected] to subscribe.
See you in the Zoom room!

17/03/2026

Come join our Poetry Zoom Party next Tuesday, with MC Prof Mosey, Poet Cedar Whelan and Musician, poet and visual artist Richard Heley.
Say hello and sign in for a floor spot from 7.00, performance starts 7.30
It's free and fabulous, all you need is the zoom link from the March Newsletter. Drop a line to [email protected] to subscribe.
See you in the Zoom room!