The Last Word Festival 2022 returns! With a two-week programme of compelling stories and perspectives from some of the capital’s most vital voices.
Spoken word, theatre, live podcasts, conversations, music, film, exhibitions, masterclasses, workshops our iconic Roundhouse Poetry Slam with George the Poet.
What You Missed

The Last Word 2022
Poetry Slam Heats
Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 May 2022

The Last Word 2022
CHUSS ME!
By Kareem Parkins-Brown
Thursday 9 June - Sunday 10 July 2022

The Last Word 2022
Roundhouse Poetry Slam Final
Thursday 9 June

The Last Word 2022
Poetry Salon
Presented by Apples and Snakes x Bloomsbury Poetry
Friday 10 June

The Last Word 2022
Roundhouse Long Table: Power
Friday 10 June

The Last Word 2022
The Receipts & Friends Live
with Audrey, Milena, Tolani + Special Guests
Saturday 11 June

The Last Word 2022
1Xtra Talks Live
Saturday 11 June

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VERSES
A Spoken Word & Poetry Event
Sunday 12 June

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Diaspora Dialogues
By DemiMa
Sunday 12 June

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The Woman In The Film
By Madeleine Accalia
Monday 13 June

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Delectably Red
By Esme Allman
Tuesday 14 June

The Last Word 2022
Sankofa: Before The Whitewash
By Abena Essah
Wednesday 15 June

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Gardens + Other Such Tree Places
By Ruth Awolola
Thursday 16 June

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Matriarch
By Keziah Hodgson
Friday 17 June

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A Quick Ting On
Saturday 18 June

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How To Adapt Your Writing for TV, Radio & Film
By Jack Rooke
Sunday 19 June

The Last Word 2022
Roundhouse Poetry Collective
Tuesday 21 June

The Last Word 2022
Latekid
fwrdmtn & Roundhouse Rising Presents
Wednesday 22 June

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Roundhouse Film Fund Screenings
Thursday 23 June