Verbose MCR

PRESS RELEASE: VERBOSE MONDAY 24th August 2026, KINGS ARMS SALFORD, 7.30PM

One of Manchester’s longest running spoken word events, Verbose, returns on Monday 24th August 2026 at the Kings Arms.

Verbose has a proud history of bringing together a vibrant mix of live literature from poetry, prose and everything in between. Verbose welcomes new talent to the open mic alongside established writers and performers wanting to showcase new material, giving audiences the chance to hear work that is on its way to be published or perhaps feature at festivals including Glastonbury, Edinburgh Fringe and many more.

Introducing our headliners for August!

Eryn McDonald

Eryn McDonald is a poet, youth worker and multi-disciplinary artist based in Bristol. They have performed at various events across the UK, including Soft Butch, NozStock Festival and Green Gathering. They are a two-time winner of the Milk Poetry Slam, and won the Mind Over Slammer Bristol Heat in 2024. They have been published in t’Art Press, Ink, Sweat & Tears, and Butch Is Not A Dirty Word, and they are the co-creator of theatre show Girlhood on T with Aish Humphreys. They are currently touring their first pamphlet ‘Friezewood’, which was launched in February earlier this year.

Luke ‘Tatty’ Hoggarth

Luke 'Tatty' Hoggarth is a Ranting Poet from Calder Valley. He has supported poetry acts such as Atilla The Stockbroker, Janine Booth and toured with musicians such as Captain Hotknives and Cosmo.

A few years ago he released a book called 'Please Buy Me So I Can Pay My Rent' and is currently working on a new release. From the comedic, the serious and political, Tatty will entertain you with a broad variety of rants and poems.

To enter the draw for a limited open mic slot, please email us on verbosemanchester@gmail.com between 1st and 6th August

Tickets are pay what you can from the link

Verbose: Monday 24th August 2026

Kings Arms, Bloom Street Salford 7.30pm to 9.30pm

(doors open 7.15, show starts 7.30)

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