Konepaja Spoken Word is a new English-language open stage and community for spoken word, poetry, and performance.

Organized by Helsinki Poetry Connection association in collaboration with Kino Konepaja and Catalysti Association of Transcultural Artists, and produced by Vinski Valos.

This open stage welcomes poets, performers, storytellers, and experimental voices working with text, voice, movement, sound, and presence. Whether your work leans toward poetry, performance art, short fiction, monologue, or something in between and beyond, this is a space to try out material, share ongoing processes, and meet others working with language and performance in Helsinki.

Save the dates and sign up below!
July 4 Theme: (Theme: ”PROPS”)
August 15 Theme: TBA
September 12 Theme: TBA

PROPS: What are the objects/things that play a role in our lives and that we act and surround ourselves with? Are they what they seem to be? A prop is an object with which a performer acts and interacts, such as a glass, a book or a weapon. Props are often non-functional, but seem real. A prop that is required to function is a ”practical” prop. A prop can also mean a support: something that props something up. Feel free to bring an actual prop or object to use in your performance! On the other hand, give props where they are due!

You don’t strictly have to follow the theme, it’s to provide a prompt for those who choose.

The evenings are open to both first-time performers and experienced artists. Come perform or just listen, and be part of the community. The focus is on sharing, experimentation, risk-taking, and live encounters. We would love to hear your words, whether carefully crafted or spontaneous. To reserve a performance slot, please sign up via this link: https://forms.gle/Ryxsf19kdAziofhE6 

5 minutes per performance

The events are held in English, but all languages are welcome on stage.

Sign-up 7 PM
Start 7:30 PM
Afterparty 10 PM to midnight

Free admission

Location: Kino Konepaja; Konepajanpasaasi; Vallila, 00510 Helsinki

Everyone is welcome.

More info:
https://www.helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/en/all-events/
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