Raise the Bar presents another raucous, dynamic, thought-provoking and life-affirming evening, with a long-awaited return to Arnolfini. Part of Lyra - Bristol Poetry Festival 2025.
Featuring four incredible acts:
⭐ SUHAIYMAH MANZOOR-KHAN (poet)
⭐ JAMIE THRASIVOULOU (poet)
⭐ RIWA SAAB [HZEYRAN] (musician)
⭐ AHMED ALNAOUQ (writer, journalist, editor of We Are Not Numbers)
🗓️ May 3rd 2025
📍 Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
🕖 18:30 doors | 19:00 - 21:00 show (including interval)
💷 £8 (£6 concessions, £10 solidarity):
https://www.lyrafest.com/#e124699
Coinciding with Raise the Bar’s Arnolfini exhibition of the same name, Poetry and Resistance features poetry of revolution, resistance and activism, showcasing the power of poetry to question authority, speak up for the oppressed, and call for radical change.
Leading UK poets Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan and Jamie Thrasivoulou will be joined by musician Riwa Saab [Hzeyran]. And writer Ahmed Alnaouq will share work from the brand new book We Are Not Numbers, stories of young people from Gaza.
⭐ RAISE THE BAR ⭐
The South West's leading live poetry night, running blockbuster spoken word events in Bristol and beyond since 2014.
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
“Raise the Bar is one of the most professionally run and dynamically curated events in the country, poetry or otherwise” - Harry Baker
“One of my absolute favourite poetry nights” - Hollie McNish
♿ ACCESSIBILITY / SAFEGUARDING ♿
Our events aim to be as safe, inclusive, accessible and welcoming as possible.
The venue is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets. For full venue accessibility information see
https://arnolfini.org.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility/
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING ⚠️
Poetry events include performers sharing personal accounts which you may relate to in some way. This may include content that is potentially upsetting or triggering. We provide a general content warning at the beginning of each event.
🌈 SAFE SPACE 🌈
Raise the Bar has a zero tolerance policy towards hate, discrimination and abuse of any kind. Our staff team will work together to ensure the space is respectful and welcoming at all times.
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