Verbalized is a dynamic journey through the streets of Johannesburg, Leeds, London and Capetown, a unique performance full of rich, soul stirring song and explosive, lyrical poetry.

Already a success in South Africa, the tour features UK artists Zena Edwards, Khadijah Ibrahiim, Kayo Chingonyi, Dzifa Benson and Avaes Mohammad, alongside poets from South Africa - Mpho ya Badimo, Mbali Vilakazi, Masana Mulaudzi, Naima Mclean and Bulelwa Basse.

The tour dates are as follows:

Thursday, 7^th October  

In association with Afrovibes

THE ALBANY, Douglas Way, Deptford, LONDON SE8 4AG

9pm. FREE ENTRY

Further info: 020 8692 4446

www.thealbany.org.uk

Thursday, 14^th October

In association with Word Of Mouth

BRISTOL OLD VIC, King Street, BRISTOL BS1 4ED

8pm. Tickets: £10/£7 concessions

Box office: 0117 987 7877

www.bristololdvic.org.uk

Friday, 15^th October    

In association with Afrovibes

THE DRUM, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, BIRMINGHAM B6 4UU

9.30pm. FREE ENTRY

Further info: 0121 333 2444

www.the-drum.org.uk

Monday, 18^th October  

In association with Kala Sangam & Word Life

THEATRE IN THE MILL, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, BRADFORD BD7 1DP

Workshop: 6-7.30pm. Performance: 8.30pm

Tickets: Workshop £5. Performance £5. Combined ticket: £8

Box Office: 01274 233200

www.brad.ac.uk/theatre

Wednesday, 20^th October

In association with Signposts & Word Life

CAFE EURO, 72 John Street, SHEFFIELD, South Yorkshire S2 4QU

8.30pm. Tickets: £6/£5 concessions

Box Office: www.seetickets.com

Thursday, 21^st October

In association with Afrovibes

CONTACT THEATRE, Oxford Road, MANCHESTER M15 6JA

10.30pm. FREE

Further info: 0161 274 0600

www.contact-theatre.org