Established 2016 - Poets, Podcasting, Performances, Projects & Publishing
Could You Be Portsmouth’s Next Young Poet Laureate?
As part of the Portsmouth 100 celebrations, Portsmouth City Council is searching for a talented young writer passionate about poetry aged 11–17 to become the Portsmouth Young Poet Laureate.
Closing date to enter: 5pm, Tuesday 30 June 2026
For full details and how to enter click the link
Luke Wright returns to The Lens Studio on his sell-out 2026 tour.
Click the link for Tickets and why this is a show you don't want to miss
Tom Pennacchini
New poems from actor/poet Tom Pennacchini in New York USA
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Away With Words - Portsmouth Poetry The Power of the Beat 2025
Josh & Majid chat about poetry and the future with Park Poets
In a set of 3 podcasts, Josh (Portsmouth Poetry) & Majid (432 Nomads) talk to student Rappers, Singers and Poets about what poetry means to them.
An Away With Words Press Publication
In Our Own Words
34 brilliant poems by pupils from our three participating schools. Not simply poems by teenagers but poems of an astounding quality which, amazingly, just happen to have been written by young people
Recent Events
March 21
International Poetry Day
The Power of the Beat
Aspex Gallery
June 26th
Luke Wright and Jackson Davies performed at The Lens Studio
July 7th
Pupils at Park Community School performed rap, poetry and song they had written
Sept 2nd
National Poetry Day
Pupils from Park, Castle View, & Portsmouth Academy perform at The Base
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Guide to the Website
This site has the following pages --
Page 1
HOME PAGE
Current Activities & Events
Page 2
Who We Are, Past Projects & Partners
A Guide to Portsmouth Poetry, some of the exciting projects and events we have organised since 2016, local and national partners we have worked with and funding bodies including Heritage Lottery and Arts Council England
Page 3
Shop
Since our first venture into publishing, we and our affiliate body Away With Words Press have produced two books for sale. 'Ecstasy & Grief' (2022) is a collection of 15 poets including big names lke Brian Bilston and 'Unjudging Love: The Enigma of Dylan Thomas' is a challenging g look at the compassionate genius beneath the rock n roll poet cliche.
Page 4
Podcasts
A guide to our podcasts and where you can access them
Pages 5, 6, & 7
Blog - New Poetry & Reviews
Occasional Blogs on random topics - you're free to submit
New Poems by poets we love
Reviews of books, Podcasts and Films
Page 8
The Power of the Beat
Our ground-breaking project with local schools using rap and performance poets to introduce pupils to poetry and Shakespeare on the GCSE sylllabus
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