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What is Laureate’s Lounge?
Laureate’s Lounge is a monthly open mic poetry night held at Thames Side Brewery in Staines-upon-Thames — a welcoming, creative space where local poets, spoken word artists, lyricists, and first-time performers gather to share their work.
We run every month on the second Tuesday, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, offering a relaxed, inspiring evening filled with original poetry, good conversation, and a great community vibe, all with craft beer on tap.
Whether you’re new to performing or already part of the Surrey poetry scene, Laureate’s Lounge gives you a mic, a spotlight, and a crowd that’s genuinely listening. Open to all styles and levels, it’s a chance to experiment, connect, and grow your voice.
If you’re searching for open mic events in Surrey, looking to discover fresh local talent, or hoping to read your own poetry in a friendly setting, this is where it’s happening.

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Poetry for Everyone
At the Laureate’s Lounge, we believe poetry should be accessible to everyone — no barriers, no pressure, just pure creative expression. That’s why every month we guarantee at least one Pay It Forward ticket, funded directly by the Laureateship. On top of this, our generous community of poets can also purchase additional Pay It Forward tickets, helping ensure that cost never stands between a writer and the mic.
These tickets are available on the door only, offered on a first come, first served basis. So if you’re itching to share your work but finances are holding you back, come down early and claim your spot — no questions asked. Your voice deserves to be heard, and we can’t wait to welcome you into the room.

What our Community Says

Previous Headliners:
Cecilia Knapp
Briony Hughes
Pete Cranmer
Imogen Wade
Humus
Sian Marie
Elaine McGinty & Joe Buckley
Adam W. Venables
Kieran Edwards Hocking
& many more!

Our next Lounge:

Laureate's Lounge - StainesTue 09 DecStaines-upon-Thames

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