Being held in aid of short film 'Ashes of a Dying Ember', #PoetryInTheCity is a 3 part Poetry Slam and Grand Final aimed at highlighting the struggles refugees and asylum seekers face when trying to rebuild a new life. It is also part of HFEH Mind's Thirty for 30K Campaign aimed at driving thirty Thousand conversations around mental health in west London. The Slams are centered around the verses and scriptures of Syria's very own Shakespeare; Poet and Philosopher Al Mutanabbi, which feature throughout 'Ashes of a Dying Ember'. Through careful curation of stanza's and verses from his works, poetry fans will be encouraged to perform in English in an open mic setting on the night along with readings from professional poets. The 3 opening rounds will consist of multiple open mic slots, an introduction to mental health awareness, a brief overview of the history of refugees, and recitals by renowned professional poets. The Grand Final will follow a similar format to the opening rounds with the winners of the opening rounds being invited back for a chance at earning the bragging rights. And we are excited to announce a special guest appearance from stand-up comedy performance group Bazaar! If you are an aspiring poet, writer or looking for an alternative evening of performances then simply head on down and join in the Slams. You can register your interest to perform in advance for the open mic slots or sign up on the night! We really look forward to seeing you there! Tickets are £10 in advance £12 on the door.