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A relaxed and revolutionary daytime performance space in Exeter designed to amplify m/other artists and voices.
Join hosts Lizzy Humber and Eleanor Viola with mothers and non-binary parents for a sharing of songs, poetry and stand up. With a special headline set from Ceri Baker.
This is a relaxed and lively space designed for parents, where children are welcome too. Everyone is welcome in the audience.
Expect an uplifting, supportive and empowering gig– in the middle of the day! So whether you’re in need of a bit of culture, a community or just an early lunch break – you are welcome!
Content is adult centred, this sometimes this can include strong language and adult themes. We find younger children tend not to notice as they are too busy playing, but we offer content warnings before each sharing so you can choose what’s right for you and any accompanying children.
About Ceri Baker
Ceri Baker is the Grand Bard of Exeter. She is a multi-slam winning poet including the WOMAD Festival HIPYAK Poetry Slam 2022. She is the founder and host of ‘Speakease Spokenword poetry’. She received the Spork Up! Artist development award 2022 making a film for the title of her first poetry collection ‘Fuck It…Pass The Salt, Please’ (Released March 2024 Speakease Press).
Ceri Baker is performance poet whose fierce recovery from life changing surgery has catapulted her into a new realm of what she terms being, a ‘Pro-creative thriver’. Mixing Spokenword poetry, sound, visual media, and constantly growing her craft she explores themes of woman, change, death, mother, parity in healthcare, love, sex, cycles and creativity.
“Ceri Baker is a bold and beautiful poet” Salena Godden
M/Others on the Mic in December will feature:
Amy Clark
Claire Hadfield
Emma Melvin
Hannah Rudd
Kat Moore
Lilian Belli
Lizzie Lidster
Lucy Holmyard
Thula Mama
Please see terms and conditions here.
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The Rougemont Room is on the 2nd level of Exeter Library. There is a lift and space to park buggies outside the room. There is limited space in the room, but if you have a sleeping child we will find you a comfy spot with your buggy.
For other venues see event listing for further information.
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At Exeter Library will have a baby changing area in the space so you don’t need to miss a thing. There is baby changing on the 3rd level and in the children’s library on the ground floor. The room is inclusive for children, there will be mats and toys for children of all ages to get comfy, but please bring snacks and toys for your children as they need them.
For other venues see event listing for further information.
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Material is adult-centred, which can include moderate swearing. Subject themes that may cause distress will outlined before sharing and where possible communicated in advance with ticket holders. The space is carefully held by Lizzy and artists who sign up to share will be supported to choose appropriate content for the space.
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For any access needs or questions please get in touch with Lizzy for support. We want to lift barriers, so please be encouraged to ask for what you need.
Further Information:
M/Others on the Mic is a community organisation and project produced by Lizzy Humber, supported by Exeter Library and steering group of local m/others. This event is supported by The Daylight Collective & Arts Council England.
Previous Support: National Lottery Community Fund (2023-2026) and Arts Council England (between May 2024-25). We also work in partnership with The Hall Exeter, Exeter Phoenix, Alibi, Exeter Northcott and Barnstaple Library.
M/Others on the Mic was founded in February 2020 supported by Exeter Phoenix and Spork!
Images: Jorbein Photography
