# Poetry Foyer – Young, Gifted & Black 2026

Poetry Foyer – Young, Gifted & Black 2026 at Theatre Peckham, Thursday 29 October 2026, 18:30.

- Venue: Theatre Peckham, Havil Street 221, SE5 7SB London
- Get tickets: https://theatrepeckham.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173691925/events
- Go to page: https://www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/show/poetry-foyer-young-gifted-black-2026/

![Poetry Foyer – Young, Gifted & Black 2026](https://noky.io/images/9f67b9e8d37bb8fefd720e855aa98d631f6eee49fdd1c82d363c2ac421145224-1200.webp)

Poetry Foyer – Young, Gifted & Black 2026 is a joyful spoken word gathering celebrating Black brilliance, with an open mic that people can sign up for on the door. It forms part of Theatre Peckham's Young, Gifted & Black festival during Black History Month, honouring legacy, uplifting the community and celebrating a promising future through words and rhythm. The Poetry Foyer series is championed by the Esmee Fairbairn foundation as part of the Elevating Spoken Word Theatre project. Data from the event will be collected and shared with Poetic Unity.

## Dates

- Thursday 29 October 18:30 — Theatre Peckham

Written by a model, sources: [theatrepeckham.co.uk](https://www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/show/poetry-foyer-young-gifted-black-2026/), [fairypoweredproductions.com](https://fairypoweredproductions.com/theatre-peckham-announces-young-gifted-black-2026-as-part-of-its-landmark-40th-anniversary-year/)

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