Temptation: a poetic exploration of human desire and frailty

Apples & Snakes was established in 1982 as a platform for poetry which would be popular, relevant, cross-cultural and accessible to the widest possible range of people. We aim to give a voice to challenging, diverse and dynamic poets and encourage the appreciation of poetry by all.

"The capital's leading organiser of performance poetry." Metro

"A unique energy and a great mixture of artistic approaches and street culture." The Guardian

John Berkavich (East Midlands) Leicester's most versatile b-boy, spoken word God, graf writer extraordinaire, beat box orchestra and skiffle bandleader.

Lucy Enalish (South West) Sri Lankan born. London raised and Bristol based former farm worker. So hot she gives fire 3rd degree bums. So seductive she made the snake of Eden bite the apple.

Niall O'Sullivan (London) His experiences of the housing estates of Acton, as well as his Catholic upbringing, have become a feature of his gritty but humorous poems.

Diké Omeje (North West) The voice of the Manchester and North West poetry scene with roots cultivated on the slam poetry scene

Intense, compelling and often humorous with an extraordinary ability to engage an audience.