Zakariye

Birmingham based poet, performer, playwright and filmmaker

Zakariye is a poet, performer, playwright and filmmaker from Birmingham. His work often explores masculinity, faith and identity. His short poetry film ‘Cages’ has been broadcast on BBC 4 and BBC iPlayer. Last year saw him reach the finals at the Roundhouse Poetry Slam where he won the audience vote. He is currently a Roundhouse resident artist working on a one-man stage play set to release next year.

He has a forthcoming debut pamphlet due to come out with Bad Betty Press in 2025.

Performances

Zakariye began his creative journey in performance poetry. There was a point in time where you’d rarely find an open mic night without his name scribbled on the sign up sheet.

After cementing himself in the Birmingham poetry scene, Zakariye has gone on to do more than just annoying hosts. He is venturing into theatre with a focus on poetry, visually showcasing poetry through short films, collaborating with more artists and creative mediums and championing new writers by facilitating workshops.

Upcoming events

  • Empower Poetry - 4 the arts festival

    Saturday 2nd November 2024
    4pm - 9pm

    Birmingham Open Media (BOM)
    12 Dudley Street
    B5 4EA

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  • Brig Summit - what's changed?

    Wednesday 30th October 2024
    10am - 4pm

    The Pavilion,
    Sports Ground/Moor La,
    Moor Lane
    Birmingham
    B6 7AA

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  • Jawdance

    Wednesday 20th November 2024
    7pm - 9pm

    Richmix, 35-47 Bethnal Grn Rd, London, E1 6LA

    Tickets available soon

Testimonials

  • “I mean he's okay if you ignore most of what he says"

    Cecilia Knapp

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    Casey Bailey

  • "I'm just the marketing person, I don't do testimonials"

    Punch Records

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