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Spoken Gift, London (2025)

10/09/2025

🍲 Food at Spoken: Food is the Language of Care & a Basic Human Right

Friday 12th September 2025
Markfield Road Festival, Tottenham

Register now: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

This year, we’re serving more than meals — we’re serving stories, , and connection.

🌴 Prepared by BlueRock, Tottenham’s very own Caribbean kitchen, Chefs Margaret & Steve will be bringing the vibrant flavours of the Caribbean straight to , with dishes that celebrate , community, and the joy of eating together.

✨ On the menu:

Jerk Chicken – marinated in spices, smoky and tender.

Curry Goat – slow-cooked to perfection, rich and fragrant.

Ackee & Saltfish – Jamaica’s national dish, light and savoury.

Oxtail Stew – hearty, velvety, and packed with flavour.

Jerk Salmon – fresh, zesty, and perfectly spiced.

Served with sides like rice & peas, fresh salad, and plantains.

Every bite is a taste of care, culture, and — that brings us together.

Register now: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

Come and enjoy soulful that will fill your belly and warm your heart. We can’t wait to welcome you to the table and share this feast of care, culture, and .

09/09/2025

Spoken Panel: Food is the Language of Care & a Basic Human Right
Fri 12 Sept 2025 | 🕡 6:30–8 PM
Markfield Rd Festival

Register now: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

Imagine a space where your voice matters, where your experiences and ideas shape the conversation about food, care, and community. A space where listening, speaking, and deciding happen together — because the issues that affect our plates are the same ones that touch our lives, our neighbourhoods, and our planet.

Food is culture, connection, and care — but for many, access remains a challenge. Join a living conversation with speakers who bring knowledge, passion, and heart:

Featured Speakers

Clare Farrell – Co-founder of the Humanity Project, activist and organiser.

Dr Sharon Noonan-Gunning – Lecturer, Researcher, Dietitian, and Chair of Right to Food London (University of Westminster).

Dr Jacob Oliver – Certified Bioenergetics Therapist (Ashford University), specialist in cell regeneration, rejuvenation, and activating adult stem cells.

Special Guest Speaker – To be announced on the day!

Hosted by Graham Gibson and DJ Supreme

What to Expect

This won’t be a traditional panel. Instead, expect a dynamic, engaging conversation that invites both lived experience and audience participation:

Food as Care: How does sharing food strengthen communities and wellbeing?

Food as a Right: Why food justice must be seen as inseparable from social justice.

The Future of Food Systems: How creativity, culture, and environmental responsibility can transform our relationship with food.

The audience will actively shape the discussion through live polls, reflections, and Q&A — making this a truly collective dialogue.

👉 Don’t just listen. Be part of the conversation. Add your voice. Help shape the future of food and care.

🎟️mRegister now: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

06/09/2025

Artist Announcement – Alex Murdock aka The MadPo3t

We’re thrilled to announce our final featured artist for ->

Spoken: Food is the Language of Care and a Basic Human Right at the Markfield Road Festival 2025 — the incredible Alex Murdock, aka The MadPo3t. 🎤

Register now: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

Alex is a poet, performer, author, and host of the MadPo3t Podcast. His work dives deep into mental health, truth, mysticism, and raw storytelling, blending life experiences with an unflinching honesty that commands the stage.

Born in Jamaica and raised in East London, Alex brings a unique voice shaped by resilience, introspection, and a passion for using art as a tool to uplift the unheard and the overlooked. Expect powerful words that challenge, heal, and ignite.

Don’t miss your chance to experience Alex live alongside a day packed with workshops, discussions, and performances celebrating food as culture, care, and community.

Friday 12th September 2025 From 7pm

Register now: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

Come for the food, stay for the words — leave with inspiration.

04/09/2025

Announcement

Spoken Creative Writing Workshop with

Spoken x Markfield Road Festival 2025
Friday 12th September 2025

Theme: "Food is the Language of Care and a Basic Human Right"

Feed your brain and nourish your soul in this inspiring creative session led by acclaimed , , and playwright Steve Tasane.

Register here: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

From to the , Steve has wowed audiences with his slam-winning spoken word.

His work — including the internationally acclaimed novel Child I and his fearless poetry collection Counteroffensive — dives deep into themes of identity, justice, and resilience.

In this , Steve will guide you to explore how food sits at the heart of our culture, care, and community.

Through playful exercises and bold reflection, you’ll chew over ideas, spit out rhymes, and discover how words can inspire, heal, and ignite rebellion.

Participants will also:

Perform their freshly written poems at the festival.

Contribute their words to the Recipes of Love living community cookbook — where food and poetry come together.

Suitable for poetry beginners and seasoned writers alike.

Expect to leave with new verses, fresh perspectives, and your creativity stirred (and maybe even filled with beans!).

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and let your words grow into something unforgettable.

02/09/2025

Spoken x Markfield Road Festival 2025.
Friday 12th September 2025

Poetry Night from 7.30pm-10.30pm

RSVP here: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

🔥Featured Artist: Sheda (Holda Poetry)🔥

Sheda, writing under the pen name Holda Poetry, has carved a powerful presence in the UK’s spoken word and performance scene.

A published poet and dynamic performer from West London, her work bridges poetry, music, and storytelling with unapologetic honesty and artistic flair.

Her publications include Still Breathing: 100 Black Voices (HarperCollins, 2020), Notes on a Journey (2019, selected by Ruth O’Callaghan), and her illustrated pamphlet Holda Poems (1998, New York).

On stage, Sheda has graced iconic venues such as The Jazz Café, The Ritzy Brixton, and , while taking her voice global through festivals including Rebel Salute Jamaica, The Nne Agwu Storytelling Festival, and The Salford Music Festival.

She has also hosted the Reggae Star Factor and performed at the Financial Times Literary .

Beyond the mic, Sheda is the producer and host of Poets and Monologues, a thriving monthly -mic platform running since 2018 across London, spotlighting emerging and established voices.

Her artistry defies boundaries — blending , spoken word, , and social commentary — making her a unique force in the world.

RSVP here: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

01/09/2025

Spoken x Markfield Road Festival 2025
Friday 12th September 2025
The Cove Studio

Poetry Night 7:30PM – 10:30PM

Grab your tickets now: https://foodiscare.eventbrite.co.uk/

Featured Artist Announcement

We’re thrilled to introduce our first Featured Artist for Spoken @ Markfield Road Festival 2025: Taiwo ✨

Kemi Taiwo is a Shoreditch-based poet whose powerful yet accessible style bridges humour, honesty, and reflection. Her performances captivate audiences with a unique balance of wit and emotional depth, making both playful and serious themes resonate long after the final line.

A multiple slam champion, Kemi has shared her work on stages across Ireland, the USA, Barbados, Nigeria, and throughout London — earning recognition as one of spoken word’s most vibrant and compelling voices.

Beyond poetry, Kemi channels her creativity into the culinary arts, crafting cakes that feel just as poetic as her words. This fusion of food and art makes her presence at Spoken especially meaningful — perfectly reflecting this year’s theme: “Food is the Language of Care and a Basic Human Right.”

Follow Kemi:

Instagram:
Facebook: Kemi Taiwo Poetry
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TikTok:

Grab your tickets now: https://foodiscare.eventbrite.co.uk/

28/08/2025

Spoken x Markfield Road Festival 2025
📅 Friday 12th September 2025 |

0PM

✨ Introducing Our Master of Ceremonies: Mark “Mr T” Thompson ✨

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We are thrilled to welcome Mark “Mr T” Thompson as our Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

An Anglo-Jamaican poet, performer, actor, and educator from South-East London, Mark is celebrated for his courageous, unflinching, and authentic spoken-word poetry.

Trained as an actor, his unique style draws from rap, Shakespeare, and dub poetry, creating performances that are as powerful as they are unforgettable.

Mark’s work fearlessly explores culture, identity, and systemic issues, while his gift for facilitation brings communities together through workshops that combine poetry and drama. His published collection, More Mixed Messages, and his international performances have cemented him as a bold and vital voice in contemporary spoken word.

Alongside his poetry and community work, Mark recently appeared in the acclaimed 2025 UK tour of The Cool Ruler: The Musical — a spectacular, uplifting celebration of reggae legend Gregory Isaacs.

The production, which sold out venues such as the Hackney Empire and O2 Academy Birmingham, was hailed as “powerful,” “amazing,” and a “foot-stomping reggae experience.” Mark’s involvement in this celebrated show further highlights his versatility and passion for storytelling through performance.

With his energy, charisma, and deep connection to the art of storytelling, Mark will be guiding us through the night — making sure the stage is alive, the audience is engaged, and every voice has its moment to shine.

https://marktpoetry.com/

Grab Your Tickets Now:
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27/08/2025

Spoken x Matkfield Road Festival 2025
Friday 12th September 2025 2.30pm

Workshop Annoucement

Porridge & People with Forridge UK

Join us for a unique journey into the history of porridge, led by .

From ancient bubbling cauldrons to modern kitchen tables, porridge has been feeding communities across the globe for millennia — and we’re bringing that story to life.

Expect a live porridge-making workshop on stage, where James & Adam (world porridge champions!) will share the secrets of crafting the perfect bowl.

Every attendee will also receive a bowl of porridge — on the house!

But here’s where it gets fun: we want you to bring your favourite topping ingredient(s) to create your very own porridge masterpiece.

*Be bold, be creative, and don't be bound by expectation* — porridge is a canvas for every culture, every *culinary idea*, and every individual taste.

*Remember* - as we won’t be able to cook your individual topping, make sure your ingredient is ready to eat (either raw, or pre-cooked!)

*The best ingredient combination will be used at one of our future Porridge in the Park events!

A workshop that’s equal parts history, creativity, and flavour — come hungry and curious!

Book here: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

21/08/2025

Spoken x Markfield Road Festival 2025
Friday 12th September 2025

Theatre Drama Session with Suzette Llewellyn: Food with a Big “F”

Join acclaimed actor and creative facilitator Suzette Llewellyn for an engaging theatre-based workshop that explores what food really means to us — beyond the plate. Through drama, improvisation, and collective storytelling, participants will uncover how food connects to care, culture, identity, justice, and creativity.

This is an interactive, playful, and thought-provoking session where everyone takes part. Expect to move, speak, imagine, and co-create scenes that bring our experiences of food to life. No acting experience needed — just an openness to mind.w perspectives, shared laughter, and a deeper appreciation of food’s power in our everyday lives.

21/08/2025

Spoken x Markfield Road Festival 2025 – The Power of Food
Friday 12th September ri25

In collaboration with the Humanity Project and Haringey Community Food Network

RSVP here: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

Growing, Nourishing & Creating Together
🕓 4:00 – 5:30
PM
🤝 With Edible London UK CIC – Surplus with a Purpose Project

A creative, hands-on workshop using surplus and recycled materials to explore how food nourishes both body and community.

What to Expect:
🌱 Seed Growing – Plant your own herbs or greens in recycled pots and reflect on what you’d like to grow in yourself or your community.
🎨 Vision Boards – Use scrap materials to design a board showing what a healthy, joyful, nourishing life means to you.
🍴 Community Cooking – Cook and share simple snacks made from surplus food while learning how to turn waste into abundance.

👉 A workshop about planting hope, creating visions, and sharing food.
Supported by the North Waste London Authority

RSVP here: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

19/08/2025

We are Back !!!

Spoken x Markfield Road Festival 2025

"Food is the Language of Care and a Basic" Human Right”

Friday 12th September 2025 | The Cove Studio | 2:30PM – 10:30PM

In collaboration with the Humanity Project and Haringey Community Food Network

Book Here: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

A full day of workshops, discussions, performances, and open mic, exploring food as care, culture, art, identity, and a basic human right.

Workshops (2:30PM): Recipes of Love, World Porridge with Fooridge UK, Poetry Writing, Food Waste, and Forum Theatre.

Panel (6:30PM): “Food is the Language of Care and a Basic Human Right” with guest speakers.

Spoken Night (8:30PM): Hosted by Mark “Mr T” Thompson, with featured artists, open mic, music, and games.

Book Here: https://FoodIsCare.eventbrite.co.uk

"Food is caring. "

"Food is sharing."

" Food is art."

"Food is identity."

"Food is fashion. "

"Food is Ital. Food is vital. "

Most importantly, food is a basic human right

We can't wait to Welcome You

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28/11/2024

Spoken 7th Anniversary

Thursday 28th November 2024 from 7pm

Rsvp here:

https://spokenseven.eventbrite.co.uk/

In line with our commitment to support , we’re honoured to spotlight Edible London, an incredible local organisation at the Heart of Tottenham.
is spearheading a movement toward a fair food economy, ensuring that food is accessible to all while fostering resilience in our communities.

Join us and hear it all from Halima Begun, aka Lady Life
And raise awareness of their invaluable work 👏🏾.

Come celebrate with us, and let’s make our 7th anniversary an unforgettable evening of art, activism, and connection.

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