Join us for an Open Mic to conclude Bloom 2022, in association with Spork! Poetry. We will be sharing the poetry from the winners of our Bloom competition, but the remainder of the evening is up to you!
Some slots will be filled in advance, if you’ve got something you would like to share you can apply here
We will also be leaving some space open for you to share on the day, maybe even something written in response to the day itself!
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Find out more about Bloom 2022 below.
Cost: Free — no booking required; performers are recommended to apply for a slot
Accessibility Statement: There is a steep slope from the street leading to the main entrance and a flight of stairs up to our front door. More level access is possible by approaching from Exeter Central Library on Castle street. Step-free access to the building is available via a ramped entrance on the side of the building. The side entrance is equipped with automatic doors.
All ground floor spaces are fully accessible with a mix of level flooring and gentle ramps. Spaces on our first floor are accessible via lift or the main staircases with level floor access throughout. Unfortunately, our second floor is not accessible via lift. Access from the first floor is via one flight of stairs.
Induction loops are in place in our box office / foyer, auditorium and cinema.
At standing events, a small seating area is available to reserve for people who have difficulty standing. Please email boxoffice@exeterphoenix.org.uk or call 01392 667080 to find out more.
There is one accessible parking space for Blue Badge Holders. To reserve this for your visit, please call our box office team on 01392 667080 who will provide you with a parking permit upon arrival.
Level access to accessible toilets is available on all floors. Please ask Box Office for the radar key if needed. We have gender neutral toilets available in Studio 74 and on the first floor.
Guide / Hearing / Assistance Dogs are welcome. If you wish to take your dog into the performance, please let us know when booking your ticket so that we can arrange an adjacent seat.
Patrons with disabilities may also bring a companion free of charge to all Exeter Phoenix promoted events, and most externally promoted events taking place in the venue. Please call 01392 667080 or email our box office team to organise this.
Bloom 2022
BLOOM is a free community festival for mental health awareness week.
The festival will feature music, art & crafts workshops, poetry, storytelling, panel discussions, yoga and so much more. After hosting online festivals in 2020 and 2021, we are delighted to be running the festival in person this year. You can browse the programme below!
There is no need to book tickets in advance and most events are drop-in on the day, but some events are bookable in advance if you wish to save a space. The festival is free and open to everyone!