BREATHE: Dance & Poetry Slam 2026

  • DATE

    3 October 2026

  • TIME

    7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

  • AGES

    All ages welcome

  • PRICE

    Pay What You Can (Free - £8)

  • VENUE

    Aviva Studios, St. John's, Manchester, M3 4JQ

BREATHE competition is back… hosted by poet and playwright Reece Williams.

Watch pairs of dancers and poets perform duets showcasing their complementary styles while telling a single story through language and movement.

These dynamic duos face off in a head-to-head battle judged by a panel of leading artists from the worlds of poetry, dance and theatre, with the winning duo taking home the £200 prize.

Enjoy special guest performances from award-winning artist Sophia Thakur and internationally renowned dancer-choreographer Olivia Beckford– all set to music by a pioneering figure in the UK Hip Hop dance battle scene, DJ Renegade.

Suitable for all ages: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes

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