Award-winning Scottish poet Len Pennie to debut in York

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 06:01 · Archive

Scottish poet Len Pennie will headline a Say Owt poetry event at Rise, Bluebird Bakery on December 5.

Scottish poet Len Pennie will headline Say Owt's final poetry event of the year at Rise, Bluebird Bakery in Acomb on December 5. This will be her first time performing in York. Ms Pennie is known for her 'Scots Word of the Day' videos on Instagram and TikTok, which reach a global audience of more than 655,000 followers. She has published two collections, Poyums and Poyums Annaw, both of which became Sunday Times bestsellers. Her debut collection was named Scots Book of the Year in 2024 and won the British Book Awards Discover Book of the Year in 2025.

Ms Pennie's poetry blends humour with honesty and often explores themes such as mental health and domestic violence. She will be supported on the night by York-based performer Sylvia Marie, who performs under the name No Dry Eyes Poetry. Henry Raby, Say Owt's artistic director, said the event would be 'a real treat' for the city.

The event is part of York Disability Week. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show begins at 8.30pm.

How it is being reported

• Award-winning Scottish poet to make debut at York poetry nightScottish poet Len Pennie will headline Say Owt’s final poetry event of the year in Acomb this December.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 15 Nov, 05:00
• Award-winning Scottish poet to make debut at York poetry nightScottish poet Len Pennie will headline Say Owt’s final poetry event of the year in Acomb this December.The Press (York) · 15 Nov, 05:00

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