Who is Luke Shaw?
(The poet, not the footballer)
Luke Shaw is a 19 year old spoken word artist based in Mansfield, England.
He’s been writing and performing for almost 3 years and has over 70 recorded pieces. He’s recently worked closely with Toria Garbutt, who herself is currently enjoying touring with Dr John Cooper Clarke.
Luke’s work covers global warming, drug addiction and rehabilitation; altered mind state perspectives; suffering from anxiety, moving out with your mates, Brexit, homelessness, you name it, he’s probably covered and spent hours reciting it in his jamas- there’s even one set in an acid trip.
He’s been writing and performing for almost 3 years and has over 70 recorded pieces. He’s recently worked closely with Toria Garbutt, who herself is currently enjoying touring with Dr John Cooper Clarke.
Luke’s work covers global warming, drug addiction and rehabilitation; altered mind state perspectives; suffering from anxiety, moving out with your mates, Brexit, homelessness, you name it, he’s probably covered and spent hours reciting it in his jamas- there’s even one set in an acid trip.
“Luke Shaw is a product of the Millennium, a working class lad in the arse end of the North navigating the shit hand he's been dealt in the aftermath of 90's false hope. Firmly clutching a burst balloon in in his fist, Luke holds two fingers up at the establishment and asks not why, but what next. This is the new wave of Beat poetry, raw, angry, urgent and sharp as hypodermic needles, Luke paints a picture of modern Britain that you're unlikely to read about in the Guardian. He's the last one still standing at a party and first on the picket line. A voice that demands to be heard, and I for one am listening.”
- Toria Garbutt
Featured Work
THE ALIENS ARE COMING / 2018
Performing at Nottingham Poetry Festival in 2018, Luke gave a breathtaking experience of varied styles and a suspenseful yet humourous take on his latest spoken word 'The Aliens are Coming'
Inspired by fast food and lack of sobriety, the spoken word delves into the world of fast food and how it is quickly becoming a drug on society and it's norms. You can check out the video of 'The Aliens are Coming' on the button link below |
Great performance - I loved it! |
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Other Work
REST / 2018
Challenging the thought of perception and the way that Luke deals with his problems and accepts them. View it here
Challenging the thought of perception and the way that Luke deals with his problems and accepts them. View it here
PROBLEM / 2017
One of Luke's most personal pieces of work to date, about living with his Dad and having to deal with his 'Problems'. View it here
HOORAH HOORAH / 2018
Tackling the common issue of the damage that humans are inflicting on Planet Earth. View it here
Get In Touch
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