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Suhaiymah planned to take a university job until one poetry slam performance went viral and altered her entire career.
This story
While finishing her master's degree, Suhaiymah entered the 2017 Roundhouse Poetry Slam with a newly written piece. A video of her runner-up performance reached over a million views online, drawing invitations to perform across the UK and internationally. Instead of taking an office job, she became a full-time poet, author, and playwright.
Where you could take it
Sit down with Suhaiymah to hear her perform and talk about what it took to pursue poetry full time.
Where it happens
London
The charity
- Charity: The Roundhouse Trust
- Registration number: 1071487
- Based in: London, England