A thriving poetry organisation I produce and co-host with fellow poet Iftikhar Latif. Off The Chest first launched at East London’s HiLand Cafe on Roman Road in October 2019. Since then, we have performed in multiple venues around London, to sell-out audiences; this includes Canada Water Theatre, Rich Mix in Shoreditch, Omnibus Theatre, Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds and more. We also run regular workshops, both online and in person. Our ethos is to create spaces for poetry. We are proud to give a platform to poets of all stages and backgrounds through our open mics and workshops, as well as hosting some of the most acclaimed poets in the UK poetry scene. We are proudly supported by Arts Council England.

We are celebrating our 4th Birthday on 26th October at Deptford Lounge. To keep up-to-date on our movements, check out our website and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.