Facilitator: Jasmine Gardosi and Dan Whitehouse
Event time: 14th September 2026 4:00pm – 17th September 2026 4:00pm
This retreat invites writers, performers, and musicians to inhabit the living space between words and music.
Former Birmingham Poet Laureate Jasmine Gardosi and award-winning singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse guide participants through the musicality of language and the power of storytelling. Through writing, voice, rhythm and collaboration, you’ll discover new forms of self-expression – blending lyric and beat, melody and movement – to unlock authentic, transformative performance
At a Glance
- Immersive, supportive environment for creative risk-taking
- A meeting of rhythm, word, and melody
- Daily writing, vocal, and performance exercises
- Collaboration and co-creation in small groups
- Evening sharings in a relaxed, inclusive setting
- Nourishing meals and refreshments provided
What You Will Gain
- Confidence in voice and performance
- Tools to merge poetry and song
- Techniques for rhythm, phrasing, and flow
- Collaborative skills for co-writing and improvisation
- Renewed creative energy and artistic direction