Attic Stories
Attic Stories is a celebration of community and creativity in the heart of Huddersfield.
Attic Stories is the Lawrence Batley Theatre’s monthly night of stories and poetry. Hosted by award-winning poet Rose Condo,
Each month we feature a special guest alongside a brilliant line-up of emerging and established open mic folks.
For over 10 years, our acclaimed guest performers have visited from across the UK and beyond. Plus we have welcomed dozens of poets, musicians and storytellers on our open mic.
Whether you have work to share or just want to come along to listen, we would love to have you join us.
Attic Stories is Pay As You Feel, and all money collected goes to the guest performer.
Space
Attic Theatre
Duration
120 minutes
Attic Stories dates
Wed 30 September - BXNKS is a Manchester based spoken word artist. She won the 2026 Huddersfield Literature Festival Slam! She creates work that sits at the intersection of vulnerability and truth. Her poetry dives into domestic abuse, loss, family and survival, delivered through powerful live performances that stay with audiences long after the mic drops.
Wed 28 October - Stu Freestone is a poet and writer based in York. He is the Co-founder and Associate Artist of Say Owt. He has performed across the UK and was shortlisted for Best Spoken Word Performer at the Saboteur Awards. His new poetry collection "The Lights That Blur Between” moves through nostalgia and adolescence, relationships and grief, and the ongoing work of processing life.
Wed 25 November - Jamie H Scrutton is an award-winning multidisciplinary Artist based in West Yorkshire. He has been showcasing his work nationally and internationally including The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Sweet Finnish Burlesque Festival in Finland. His Animation “The Day My Gran Rode a Rollercoaster” won The Audience Choice Award at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens Film Festival 2017. He has two new publications out: “The Devil Makes Work For Creative Hands,” and “The Vision of Storytelling.”
