Bad Language Open Mic

International Anthony Burgess Foundation

8th October 2025

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A special live literature open mic featuring stars of the Manchester writing scene, plus performance slots available on the night.

Manchester’s celebrated spoken word night Bad Language sets the stage alight with a special live literature open mic.

Our line-up of poets, novelists, story smiths and word wranglers will include stars of the Manchester writing scene – and you can sign up for slots on the night if you fancy a spot under the stage lights.

Hosted by Joe Daly and Fat Roland, the complicated love children of Ant & Dec and Beavis & Butthead. Bad Language was twice voted the UK’s Best Regular Spoken Word Night.

This event is run in collaboration with the Anthony Burgess Foundation, home of the notorious author of A Clockwork Orange.

Students and non-students are welcome alike: entry is free, and there will be a bar.

Wednesday 8 October, 7.30pm

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