I Write

Mostly poems, but also shows, plays and occasionally prose (fiction and non-fiction).

I have two books of children’s poetry published by Otter-Barry Books - The Dictionary of Dads (2017) and The Magic of Mums (2020).

I have written a spoken word family show (either a narrative theatre show or a stand-up poetry interactive performance) every year since 2010.

My most recent works are the interactive shows The Gift of the Gadget (2022), Rhyme Runners (2023), The Jolly Lolly Sticks Story Show (2024) and The Wild Word Garden (2025).

 

I Perform

I deliver regular stand-up poetry performances (with lots of comedy and audience participation) to schools, libraries and theatres across the country.

Since 2014, I have also toured spoken word theatre productions with Half Moon Theatre, including the ensemble shows One Way Ticket and Boy’s Don’t and three solo theatre shows Big Wow Small Wonder, Young Herbert’s Horrors and The House That Jackson Built.

I’m also an experienced compere, hosting cabaret, slam competitions and open-mike poetry evenings.


 

I Facilitate Workshops

My work is as much about people as it is about poetry. I love visits to schools, libraries and community spaces inspiring and encouraging creative writing and communication.

One day visits are lots of fun - but I also enjoy longer-term projects. I work regularly in London schools with The Ministry of Stories on writing projects linked to the curriculum and with Eastside Education’s Spoken Word Power and Artists in Residence schemes. Other recent projects have included work with adult writers with Create and Age UK, helping to facilitate The People of 1381 project with The Poetry Society, and collaborations with Creative Response, The Essex Book Festival and The London School of Economics.

Sometimes I am also asked to judge young people’s writing competitions (for example, Canterbury Festival or Worcestershire Young Writers) or to host competition celebrations.