Both are monthly. Genesis Poetry Slam Genesis Cinema, E1 93-95 Mile End Road, Bethnal Green, E1 4UJ, @genesispoetryslam Where else but east London for London’s only free, three-round poetry slam?

The creator of slam poetry has started a podcast, “Thru the Mill with Marc Kelly Smith,” about his life and career as well as the roots of the spoken-word competition.

Ayana Playle, Worthing-based winner of Chichester’s first-ever poetry slam, believes humour was key to her success.