Upcoming Dates…

  • Verses Poetry Night

    12th February | Bar Dona, Stoke Newington

    I am going to be headlining this epic poetry night with a set of my new & old poetry. Come celebrate LOVE - the good, the bad & the ugly!

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  • Just Write It!

    23rd February & 30th March | Deptford Lounge

    From 6:30pm, come write for an hour, share work for an hour. You bring your writing tools – I’lll bring the biscuits! Writers of all disciplines & levels welcome!

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  • One Night Slam

    10th March | Lvls Hackney Wick

    I will be on hosting duties at this explosive poetry slam – stay tuned for more.

  • ARCHIVED EVENTS

  • Testing Ground Poetry

    3rd December | Bard Books, London

    Headlining this intimate poetry and music event with a set of poems. Hosted by my Off The Chest co-host Iftikhar Latif.

  • Poetry for Palestine

    6th December | SET Social Club

    Off The Chest is hosting this event in association with Poetry for Palestine. All proceeds go to victims of the genocide. I’ll be sharing poems on the theme.

  • Storytime London

    20th November | Enid Street Tavern

    I’ll be performing a new short story plus poems (all exploring my Serbian heritage) at this wonderful storytelling night!

  • Holly Shorts, London

    15th Nov | Back of the Net Screening.

  • Process Productions: Headliner

    3rd Birthday of this legendary poetry night. Expect new and old poems.

  • Off The Chest Anthology Launch

    Launch of Spaces of Significance Anthology at Rich Mix

  • Into the Wild Festival, East Sussex

    Feature Poet

  • Off The Chest, Poets in the Lounge

    13th June, 7pm | Deptford Lounge

    This summer our poetry night returns to Deptford with a stellar lineup: Jess Murrain and Esme Allman. Plus our open mic!

  • Back of the Net @ Unrestricted View

    Written by Ella Dorman-Gajic, the film was an award-winner at Unrestricted View Festival.

    30th April 2024 | Hen & Chickens

  • The Anti-Slam

    31st Oct, 7pm | The Pleasance.

    I will be performing some poems at Dan Simpsons & Paula Varjack’s The Anti-Slam, part of The Pleasaces’ Best of Edinburgh Season.

  • Camden Inspire Festival

    3rd Sept - 2pm

    Feature Poet.

  • TRADE, UK Tour

    UK TOUR OF TRADE, A CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED STAGE PLAY BY ELLA DORMAN-GAJIC

    Pleasance Islington, London 20 - 25 Mar

    Nonsuch, Nottingham 1 April

    Exeter Pheonix 6 April

    Old Joint Stock, Birmingham 7-9 April

    Norwich Arts Centre 13 April