Free the Verse! A Spoken Word Cabaret

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance has been cancelled. If you purchased a ticket, the box office has been in touch.

Join us at Intrepid Theatre for an evening of FREE THE VERSE!, a spoken word cabaret. Featuring a diverse lineup of local poets, you’re in for a night of slant rhyme, storytelling, and sweet words. Don’t miss out on your chance to FREE THE VERSE!

Hosted and curated by Emmett MacMillen

Featuring: Artist Lineup TBA

About the Artist

Emmett MacMillen (they/them) is a trans nonbinary interdisciplinary artist, writer, and event producer working on the unceded lands of the lekwungen People (Victoria, BC). They are the co-author of three publications, and recently was awarded second place in the 2025 Inspired Word Café Poetry Prize, as well as performed as a feature reader for the 2026 Tongues of Fire Spoken Word Series. Alongside their day job, they continue reading at open mics, writing, and performing in town as drag thing Earle Gay.

Other bios to come.

Accessibility

Sensory warnings: None

Content warnings: Adult language, sexual content

Arrival at the Venue

The doors will open  30 minutes ahead of showtime. Masks are welcomed inside the theatre and available at the box office. Refunds: If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms, please stay home to help keep everyone safe. We are able to discuss refunds on a case by case basis due to health reasons before the performance. Please contact tickets@intrepidtheatre.com. We are unable to arrange refunds after a performance has occurred.