“Wow wow wow. Last night was so so magical. @SpecialGuestLDN has literally changed my view on community and our generation. If you stop to listen to people you can be so inspired.” – @afrocreative

“Such a simple idea but inspiring: emotional, hilarious, motivational & genuinely hopeful.” – @RobinSkyer

“60 SECONDS, ONE MIC, THE AUDIENCE ARE THE SPEAKERS !!! I HAD SO MUCH FUN LAST NIGHT I NEARLYYYY CRIEDDDDD !!!” – @lemelp

"Completely unforgettable. I almost didn't go because I thought it was a 'spoken word' night... it wasn't that at all." – @ruthlssmusic

Huh?

Special Guest is the open mic night where anything goes. Anyone can take the stage to share anything for 60 seconds. Expect creative talks, shower thoughts, true stories, hidden talents, deep and meaningfuls, and much more.

 How it works:

• Listen, clap, cheer. Support your fellow special guests. 

• Sit back, listen, and enjoy the ride. 

• If you want to, you can take the mic to share anything for 60 seconds. It's optional.

Previously, members of the audience have taken the mic to… share their grandmother’s wisdom, say what they wish they’d said to their ex, dance, announce a surprise holiday, apologise to their vagina, play the nose flute, pun on command, ask for a hug, reveal a tattoo of Phil Mitchell, share their life motto, fulfil their dream to crowdsurf, source baby name suggestions, observe a minute's silence, form a human pyramid, serenade the audience, thank their dad on loudspeaker, hand out free plantain, and much more.

Schedule

7pm | Doors open (arrive early to get a good seat)

7.20pm | Event starts (host introduction + first round of special guests)

8pm | Interval

8.20pm | Second round of special guests

9pm | Interval

9.20pm | Third round of special guests

10.15pm | Special Guest ends

10pm-11pm | Peckham Levels stays open until 11pm

Where?

MULTI STORY is on the 5th floor of Peckham Levels - a short walk from Peckham Rye station. Food and drink is served on site. Step free access is available via the lifts from the ground floor.