ABSTRACT
Russell Thompson, former programmer at Apples and Snakes, the UK’s largest spoken word organisation, traces its development from performances in pubs in South London in the late 1970s and early 1980s to its current professional status. He charts the significance of cross arts performances and the rise of spoken word theatre. With the appointment of regional coordinators Apples and Snakes created successful bridge building work with local poetry communities and created strong links with The British Council to form international partnerships.
