Werk In Progress returns September 2026!
Free to perform! Free to watch!
The Divine presents the 4th season of WERK IN PROGRESS – a long-running and unique open mic night for all queer artists across all disciplines, presenting new and developing work to a sympathetic and encouraging audience.
The Divine has teamed up with RACHEL PORTER – a celebrated stand-up comedian and member of infamous female-led performance company Figs in Wigs – to showcase London’s newest & wildest performers.
The Divine opens its doors to performers of all kinds; with a free showcase packed to the brim with soon to be superstars and legends. Whether it’s lipsync, spoken word, live music, live art or stand-up you’re into – we’ve got it covered!
Interested in presenting new work?
Contact Rachel at wip@thedivine.co.uk
Dates: Tuesdays, Sept 8th / 15th / 22nd | Oct 6th / 13th & 20th
Hosted and curated by Rachel Porter each week.
Accessibility:
Sadly both floors of the divine are not currently accessible as we do not have a lift.
The ground floor, main bar of the divine has level access.
There is an accessible toilet in the main bar.
The cabaret and club space are in the basement of the venue, there is no lift.
There are 17 wide steps down to the basement with handrails on either side, this is where the show will take place.
There are two sets of gender-neutral toilets downstairs, they are not wide enough for wheelchairs.
If you need any further information please refer to the divine ‘about’ page on the website.
www.thedivine.co.uk
or email them direct on info@thedivine.co.uk
The Divine Accessibility Info & FAQs
Please note The Divine is a queer venue run by queer people, for queer people and their allies. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards homophobia, transphobia, racism, misogyny and discrimination of any kind. Be respectful or you will be asked to leave. Strictly no office, hen or stag parties allowed.