“Black Lives Natter CIC
are forward motion seeking to uplift via creating an elective tapestry of voices in dynamic spaces to feel freedom to express authentically, thereby uplifting the community - local and beyond.”
- SpeakEasy Po’JaM Performer
The SpeakEasy Programme
SpeakEasy is Black Lives Natter’s creative programme, nurturing and showcasing Black and Global Majority voices through writing, performance, music, spoken word and community connection.
October 3-7 | Starting at $500“This work matters because it doesn’t just create performances - it creates confidence, connection, and opportunities."
-SpeakEasy Participant
SpeakEasy Po’JaM
SpeakEasy Po’JaM is a bi-monthly Black & Global Majority music and spoken word open-mic night at Theatre Deli Cafe/Bar London. Black Lives Natter invites audiences and creatives to a night of music and word fusion. The night is hosted by Eljai Morais with Resident Po’JaM Artists Stephane Harivelo, Josh Olusanya and Sizterly Love and open mic guests
Wanna Perform at Po’JaM?
Beginners or Sages welcome, tickets, info and artist sign-up below.
SpeakEasy Page-to-Stage
‘BLN-SpeakEasy is such a great programme and ultimately helped me find the courage to share my voice through poetry. From the accountability, to the feedback, to the community, to the fun, I loved everything about SpeakEasy.’
Arela SpeakEasy 2024
‘SpeakEasy is an amazing intensive writing course exploring important social themes. I transformed as a writer over the course of 12 weeks. SpeakEasy offers a safe place for you to explore your creativity. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow as a performer.’
Christina SpeakEasy 2024
The taster session offered excellent insights into creating poetry with heart — words with true emotional resonance as a poet, you feel compelled to come back for more and more amazing gems.’
Elizabeth Page-to-Stage 2025
Page-to-StageStage
SpeakEasy creative writing and performance workshops for Black and Global Majority individuals are designed to guide you from conception-to-stage presentation by unlocking and unleashing your inner voice.
We encourage all writers — beginners and sages to apply for the writing workshops & our open-mic night.
Page-to-Stage Workshops & Opportunities
The taster workshops are 2–3 hour themed writing sessions taking place online and in person at Theatre Deli , facilitated by SpeakEasy Course Coordinator Eljai Morais and guest facilitator Daniella Fearon. Through writing exercises, prompts, group sharing, home-tasks, voice work, self-direction and performance, facilitators guide participants through creating spoken word and theatrical stage-ready work.
A monologue showcase open to Black and Black mixed writers as part of Black History Month. Writers submit original monologues for development and performance (deadline 31st August.) Rehearsals focus on stagecraft, direction, and presentation, culminating in a performance at Theatre Deli.
Page-to-Stage Mono-Scratched
SPEAKEASY CO’LAB
Connect, Create, Collaborate, Perform
SpeakEasy Co’LaB & Co’LaB LiVE
Co’LaB
SpeakEasy Co’LaB is a monthly social and creative drop-in for Black and Global Majority spoken word artists, performers, singers-songwriters and musicians as part of SpeakEasy Saturday, which runs from the 3pm - 5pm to early evening at Theatre Deli.
The session starts with a meet and greet in the Café/Bar at the BLN Pop-Up Bookshop, where you can connect with the Co’LaB team and fellow creatives. After this, we move into a studio for a collaborative space to share projects, swap skills, connect and develop work . The session ends with Co’LaB LiVE back in the Café/Bar, giving Black and Global Majority performers a supportive space to share their work.
Co’LaB is your creative drop-in and community hub - bring your instruments, your work, your ideas, or just yourself.
New to Theatre Deli? Ask at Reception for assistance, information or directions.
Co’LaB LiVE
SpeakEasy Co’LaB LiVE is the sister event to SpeakEasy Po’JaM, our bi-monthly Black & Global Majority music and spoken word night at Theatre Deli, London.
Co'LaB LiVE is a monthly one hour Black & Global Majority open-mic at Theatre Deli Café/Bar as part of SpeakEasy Saturdays. Twelve artists, one hour of uninterrupted creative flow. Come early to browse the
BLN Pop-Up Bookshop or grab a coffee or drink, with live performances as a warm up to your Saturday evening.
Wanna Perform at Co’LaB LiVE?
Open to Black & Global Majority performers
Beginners and sages welcome
3–5 minute slot
12 spots available
Sign up below
Community. Creativity. Conversation.
A monthly one-day programme of events for Black & Global Majority individuals at Theatre Deli from 12pm to 6pm on a Saturday. The SpeakEasy programme aligns multiple voices in unison to celebrate, community joy, empowerment, and creativity through - SpeakEasy Page-to-Stage writing workshops, SpeakEasy Co’LaB social and creative drop-in, and SpeakEasy Co’LaB LiVE a music and spoken word open mic, all which nurture and amplify Black and Global Majority creativity. Sign up for one, or all three SpeakEasy strands at Theatre Deli. Be part of our community ecosystem. Create something to share and perform. Conversation is what happens when we come together and collaborate.
SpeakEasy Page-to-Stage Writing Workshops (12pm - 2:30pm)
Rant & Rhythm - Spoken Truths (2nd May)
Soliloquy to Monologue (7th March, 13th June)
Fact-ion Bio-Storytelling & Spoken Word (11th April, 4th July)
Female Empowerment & Poetry (3rd Oct - Black History Month)
Sport & Movement through Poetry & Spoken Word. (17th Oct - Black History Month)
Rant & Rhythm - Seasoned (17th November, 15th Dec)
SpeakEasy Co’LaB (3pm - 5pm) Your creative drop-in and community hub - bring your instruments, your work, your ideas, or just yourself.
Co’LaB LiVE (5pm - 6pm)
A music and spoken word open-mic hour for poets, musicians, singer-songwriters and spoken word artists.
The SpeakEasy programme runs alongside our BLN Pop-Up Bookshop in the cafe/bar, where you can grab a coffee, browse, buy or donate Black or Global Majority books
SpeakEasy Saturday
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We are a voluntary-led, non-profit arts organisation, and everything we do is powered by people who care about creativity and community. By giving your time and skills, you can help us grow, connect, and keep the arts thriving. We’re always looking for volunteer support to bring our events to life - from running sound and managing the stage, to welcoming guests at the box office, assisting in our pop-up bookshop, or capturing special moments as a photographer or videographer.
Do your bit for the community, help us grow our creative community, and be part of something special. To volunteer your time, simply fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch.
