Michelle Scally Clarke

Funding secured for year of COYC sessions, picnics, performances, see events and COYC page

Funding secured for year of COYC sessions, picnics, performances, see events and COYC page

Discover more about Michelle…

Learn about Michelle's journey as a professional freelance author, poet, playwright, actor, and songwriter. Explore her creative process and the inspirations behind her work. Embrace your creativity just like Michelle. Your unique story matters. Share it with the world.

Events

Creative Writing & Performance

Bespoke Writing

Explore the magic of storytelling with personalized and professional writing service. Whether it's a captivating poem or a touching song, Michelle will bring your vision to life.

Script Writing

Engaging and dynamic commissioned scripts that inspire creativity and unleash the power of words on stage and radio.

Engaging in all aspects of script and song writing with in all forums.

Commissioned Work

Are you seeking captivating and thought-provoking experiences for your events? Michelle offers a range of services that blend creativity, empowerment, and well-being.

Michelle will engage your audience with powerful spoken word performances. From conferences to networking events, Foster personal growth, enhance teamwork, and encourage innovative ideas.

Performance Poetry

Dimmed lights, hushed anticipation. The room pulses with energy as Michelle steps to the mic. Her words weave through the air, painting emotions in hues you’ve never seen. Goosebumps ripple across your skin. That’s the power of spoken word—the heartbeat of our souls.

For bookings, bespoke writing & script writing contact Michelle.

Bespoke Poetry

Clear out your Closet introduction -see COYC page for more info

Listen, watch, engage

Performance of “Clear out your Closet” footage from BBC Contains Strong Language

Reviews

  • “Michelle Scally Clarke has both performed and taught workshops at Huddersfield Literature Festival and feedback for her work has always been fantastic. An inspirational performer and a wonderful poet, she also has a special skill in guiding others to create poetry and improve their performance skills."

    Michelle Hodgson, Director, Huddersfield Literature Festival

  • “So enchanted, was I, when I first saw Michelle Scally Clarke perform her poetry at an Aspire group event in Huddersfield, that I immediately knew I’d found the act I wanted for my birthday party! We met for lunch for her to find out what areas of my life I wanted her to include in her performance and from that she put the framework together for her piece, with me filling any gaps at the end. Michelle made the whole process fun and in no time we had the final piece, which she performed on the evening with great poise, humour and theatrics. She is the consummate performer and great fun to have around at a party! I would have no hesitation in recommending her for your truly special event."

    Jacky G, Huddersfield.

  • “Michelle is working on a funded professional development research project with Leeds Beckett University from September 2021- July 2023 as a professional artist. Throughout the project, she has maintained high standards of professional integrity, interpersonal skills, collaboration, and excellent artistic competency. She always interprets the brief brilliantly and has met all timelines, working flexibly in response to young people and schools in challenging circumstances. Michelle has also taught on master’s programmes and led artistic work at professional arts and education conferences at the University. "

    Dr Lisa Stephenson, Senior lecturer, Project lead TDF funding, Carnegie School of Education, Leeds Beckett University.

  • “I have worked with Michelle for many years and every time I’m inspired by her ready connection with local people, her honesty and ability to enable people to tap into hidden talents and create poetry and spoken word that without fail takes you on a journey of emotion, laughing, crying – lots of tears, always - and leaving with a greater compassion for the world. I have seen people’s lives transformed from the experience, buoyed up by the care and support that Michelle gives to take a new step that was impossible previously. From a person who doesn’t leave the house to a new job, from a silent man to centre stage reading his own poetry, from a child struggling in school to a free writing spoken word creator. I’d say it was magic, but I’ve also seen the hard work, experience and skill that goes into it too!”

    Emma and Dawn, Emma Dawn Collabs and Co-Founders and CEOs (until 2023) of Space2

  • “Michelle’s work touches me at a raw and profound level, before I’ve even realised. It connects me with emotion, inspiration and curiosity that I couldn’t previously fathom. And then at other times it leaves a smile on my face and an energy to take action. A Scally Clarke performance is a compelling rollercoaster but one that ultimately leaves you energised, filled with rage and passion to get out there and take action”.

    Dawn Fuller Co-Founder and CEO (until 2023) of Space2

  • We have worked with Michelle for many years on a wide range of projects. She has always brought tremendous spirit and soul to her work, whether she is facilitating, writing or performing. As a facilitator her deep care and belief in the people she works with brings amazing results.

    Paul Barker, Co-Director - Programmes and Partnerships, Space2