Caroline Teague is a London born and bred poet based in Brighton, who writes on grief, identity and how they come to terms with some harrowing realities of being human and being alive, in a style they term ‘tragic optimism’, hoping that the honesty through their writing can translate into something positive and comforting for someone else. They are the creator of the musical project ‘Caroline Smiling’ which blends music, spoken word and illustration to creatively communicate ideas around mental health and queer identity. Caroline hosts London’s only regular three-round slam, Genesis Poetry Slam, and is an artist in residence at the Vauxhall-based queer cabaret night.

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