Whether you’re planning a festival, workshop, school visit, wedding, corporate event, library programme, or private celebration, I offer a range of poetry-based performances and creative services designed to bring people together through storytelling and connection.
Over the years, I’ve performed at theatres, festivals, conventions, community events, civic ceremonies, libraries, schools, and intimate private gatherings, always with the same aim: to make poetry feel engaging, accessible, and genuinely memorable.
One of the most popular services I offer is live typewriter poetry, where guests can receive personalised poems written on the spot during your event. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, arts festival, or community day, the typewriter always seems to spark conversation, curiosity, and some really lovely human moments.
Alongside performances, I also offer workshops, talks, panel appearances, school sessions, hosting, and commissioned poetry for special occasions and events.
If you’d like to work together or discuss an idea, I’d love to hear from you.
workshops & talks
My workshops and talks are designed to make poetry and creative writing feel approachable, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable... whether for complete beginners or people who have been writing for years.
Topics include poetry writing, performance poetry, creativity, storytelling, self-publishing, social media, and the relationship between writing and wellbeing. One of the subjects I’m most passionate about is helping people reconnect with creativity and emotional expression through poetry, particularly those who may have felt disconnected from it during school or earlier life.
I regularly lead workshops and talks for schools, libraries, festivals, community groups, book clubs, and corporate wellbeing events, always adapting sessions to suit the audience and environment. My approach is relaxed, interactive, and rooted in conversation rather than lecture-style teaching.
Alongside live events, my online poetry content has reached hundreds of thousands of viewers, helping introduce new audiences to poetry in a way that feels accessible rather than intimidating.
Ideal For
Schools • Literary Festivals • Libraries • Universities • Book Clubs • Community Events • Corporate Wellbeing Days • Arts Organisations • Creative Writing Groups
performances
I offer a range of live poetry performances for festivals, open mic nights, book launches, theatres, community events, and private gatherings. Every performance is slightly different depending on the event, the audience, and the atmosphere you’re hoping to create.
This can include featured sets at poetry nights and festivals, themed readings from my own collections, spoken word performances, classical poetry readings, collaborative arts events, or more intimate performances designed around a particular occasion or theme.
I also regularly perform at book launches, civic events, community celebrations, and literary evenings, and I’m always happy to tailor performances to suit the tone of the event, whether that’s reflective, uplifting, humorous, relaxed, or more performance-driven.
For venues or events without a technical setup in place, I can also provide my own lighting and audio equipment for an additional fee.
At the heart of it all, my aim is simply to create performances that feel human, engaging, and memorable, whether the audience are lifelong poetry lovers or people experiencing live poetry for the very first time.
Ideal For
Poetry Nights • Literary Festivals • Book Launches • Arts Events • Community Celebrations • Libraries • Theatres • Private Events • Schools • Civic Ceremonies
poet for hire
One of the most popular services I offer is live typewriter poetry... creating personalised poems for guests on the spot during your event using a vintage-style portable typewriter.
Guests can share a memory, feeling, story, name, or conversation, and I turn it into a bespoke poem they can take home with them. It’s always fascinating watching people slow down, open up, and connect through the process, and the typewriter itself naturally becomes a talking point wherever it goes.
This service works particularly well because it’s both interactive and personal. Rather than simply watching a performance, guests become part of the creative process and leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake from the day.
The setup is simple and adaptable to most venues, requiring only a small space with a table and chair, allowing the experience to blend naturally into weddings, parties, festivals, corporate events, and community celebrations.
Ideal For
Weddings • Birthdays • Festivals • Corporate Events • Private Parties • Community Events • Anniversaries • Markets • Arts Festivals • Special Celebrations
why book adam?
When you book Adam Gary for your event, you're not just securing a poet; you're inviting a dynamic experience that will resonate long after the last word has been spoken. Adam stands out as a multifaceted artist, combining his prowess as a poet for hire with his successful YouTube presence, where his channel has captivated nearly 10,000 subscribers and garnered over 316,000 views. His engaging content, ranging from poetry workshops to literary talks, showcases his skill in making poetry accessible and deeply impactful to a broad audience.
Clients and audiences alike rave about the unique atmosphere Adam creates, whether through immersive performances, insightful workshops, or the intimate magic of his on-the-spot poetry creations. Testimonials highlight his ability to connect on a personal level, with one client sharing, "Adam's performance was not only a highlight but a deeply moving part of our event. His ability to weave words into emotions is unparalleled." Another remarks on the bespoke poetry service, "Adam's typewritten poems were a beautiful, personal touch that added so much to our special day. Each piece was a work of art, capturing moments in a way that was both profound and touching."
Adam's past events speak volumes, with poetry nights that end in standing ovations, workshops that inspire a new generation of writers, and special occasions made unforgettable through personalised poetic gestures. His YouTube channel further exemplifies his dedication to spreading the love of poetry, offering a glimpse into the passion and creativity he brings to every event.
Services
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