Popular searches:
What's on Loading Bay Access Visit
Free

20 Sep 2025

St George's Hall

BBC Radio 4 The Verb

Ian McMillan’s cabaret of the word welcomed guests Imtiaz Dharker, Keiron Higgins and Nabeela Ahmed.

Past event

This event has passed.

Ian McMillan presented Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, poets and new writing – from the Contains Strong Language Festival.

Ian’s guests in this show included Imtiaz Dharker, Keiron Higgins, Nabeela Ahmed and Katrina Porteus.

Credits
BBC Contains Strong Language was a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England.

Past event

Were you at this event?

Let us know what you thought on social media or find out what’s on soon!

See what's on
Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone. Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone.

Part of BBC Contains Strong Language

The UK’s biggest poetry and performance festival for new writing came to Bradford for the first time.

Related Events

What's on →
A comedian stands holding a microphone.
Part of Loading Bay

18 Jul 2026

Loaded Laughs – Edinburgh Previews

Fresh ideas, new jokes, and full shows taking shape at Loading Bay.

Part of The Beacon

6 Aug 2026

Say It As It Is

Our open mic night at The Beacon. The mic is yours, Bradford.

Part of The Beacon

9 Aug 2026

Khooghi

Kauser Mukhtar

Can music and storytelling keep heritage and culture alive?

FREE Part of The Beacon

12 Aug 2026

Composticity

Cecil Green Arts

A puppet show in a compost heap!

Part of The Beacon

16 Aug 2026

The Giant Balloon Show

Dizzy O'Dare

80s, Comedy, Balloons.

Part of The Beacon

16 Aug 2026

Loaded Laughs at The Beacon

Our ever-popular comedy night returns to The Beacon.