Open Mic Poetry @ Good Company Bookstore

Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community at Good Company Bookstore, with our welcoming hosts, Nayma and Clive. Whether you're a poet, a poetry lover, or simply curious, this is an opportunity to share words, listen, and connect with fellow literary enthusiasts.

What to Expect from the Event?

The evening will begin with a few readings from our hosts, Clive Oseman and Nayma Chamchoun, before we open the floor to the open mic, for anyone who wishes to share their poetry in a warm and welcoming environment.

Clive Oseman and Nayma Chamchoun are internationally renowned performers with very contrasting styles. Nayma tackles serious subjects with beautifully written poetry delivered in her distinctive, hypnotic style, and Clive performs humorous, often surreal material using clever wordplay and a vivid imagination. They look forward to sharing theirwork and introducing the open mic performers.

If you’d like to perform, please prepare 1 or 2 poems, ideally originals. Both English and Portuguese poetry are welcome.

Not a performer? No problem! You’re more than welcome to attend and enjoy the readings as part of the audience.

Who Is This Event For?

This event is for anyone with a love of poetry - whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, or simply a poetry enthusiast who enjoys listening to spoken word.

Register Your Ticket

This event is free to attend, but we ask that you register a free ticket in advance so we know how many people to expect. Seating is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis.

More About Our Hosts

Nayma Chamchoun is an internationally renowned British Moroccan writerand poet from London, with 2 published collections. She has performedher work at BBC studios, Nuyorican Poets Cafe New York, Au Chat NoirParis, Istanbul Spoken Word, Istanbul & in several venues across Morocco& the UK. She has also facilitated a series of workshops.Clive Oseman is a multi-slam winning British spoken word artist,comedian, satirist, story teller, promoter and workshop facilitator witha liking for the surreal and absurd, who has three times competed at theUK slam finals. He has headlined/ featured at events and Festivalsaround the UK as well as in New York City, where he featured on theBlackbird Stage at the New York City poetry festival on GovernorsIsland, and at the 5C conference Centre in Manhattan.

The Venue

Good Company Books is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine. Find out more on our Instagram.

How To Find Us

By Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green & Red lines).

By Bus: There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.

By Bike: If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).

By Car: There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.