I'm Kat Beeton
I'm a Writer.
I'm a Poet.
I'm a Performer.
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Peterborough Poet Laureate
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I'm Kat, Absolute Chaos
Writer, poet, gamer, singer, parent - in whatever order I feel like at the time. For me, work and play are the same thing. I love what I do, and I give it everything I’ve got. My inspiration comes from music, art, the movies I watch, the games I play, everyday conversations, and all the little things I notice along the way. I like shiny things, interesting things, anything that makes me wonder or feel something deep or laugh out loud. I love collaborating with other artists, pushing boundaries, and asking questions. My work explores gender and sexuality, dystopian eco-writing, fantasy, trauma, and mental health.
I am a changeable human, a bit like a magpie after a new shiny, or a hyper little goldfish, or a sloth on the most leisurely of strolls. I can be the quiet human in the back or loud and proud in the centre of things. My mind likes the dark and the quiet but thrives in the challenging, difficult mess of things. I am a dripping with sarcasm, dark and twisty human, but I am empathetic and love to help people. I am passionately opinionated, but I listen quietly. I have been called a walking contradiction and Absolute Chaos. Whatever I am, I have learned to just be me and all the different sides of me are reflected in my work.
- Name:Kat Beeton
- Email:katb@katbeeton.com
- Where:Peterborough, UK
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POETRY
FICTION
COLLABORATION
WORKSHOPS
Services
What I Do?
Collaboration
From painters to poets, singers and designers - I want to push boundaries and explore new questions.
Writing
I write fiction, poetry, lyrics, and articles. My work crosses genres and styles but my voice is always mine.
Performance
Spoken word poetry, collaborative shows, singing and musical theatre. I do not dance. Really. It's for the best.
Workshops
Creative writing, poetry, performance, and public speaking workshops for adults and young people in KS4+5.
Talks
Inspirational talks on my life so far, navigating my different roles, and how I got to where I am.
Commissions
Whatever I do, if I can make it then I can very likely create it for you too.
Hosting
I host / MC for events and other performers.
Appearances
Available for guest appearances on radio, TV, podcasts, and panels.
Photography
Amateur at best but I love it and it often forms a part of my visual poetry as well as informing my work.
Graphics
I make graphics for web and print using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Summary
Resume
My Education
2019 - 2022
BA (Hons) English Literature with Creative Writing (1:1)
University Centre Peterborough - Anglia Ruskin University
2011 - 2012
CertHE Social Sciences
Open University
Other Experience
2021 - 2022
Editor in Chief
University Centre Peterborough
• Impact: Led an editorial team in the publication of UCP’s first anthology of writing from degree students, contributing prose and poetry, and co-ordinated a launch event
• Skills: Accurate writing, attention to detail, conflict resolution, editing, creative writing
2020 - 2022
Student Ambassador
University Centre Peterborough
• Impact: Effectively representing the organisation to a high standard and making prospective students' experiences as informative and engaging as possible.
• Skills: Communication, public speaking, professionalism, organisation.
2021 - 2022
Head of the UCP Creative Writing Society
University Centre Peterborough
• Impact: Delivered workshops, talks, and mentoring. Organised and co-ordinated several successful events and a literary competition.
• Skills: Leadership, mentoring, event planning, public speaking.
My Experience
2022 - Current
Freelance Project Manager
Street Arts Hire Ltd
• Impact: Created a new structure and system for projects in a period of potential growth to work in partnership with the creative environment these projects needed to thrive in.
• Skills: Communication, problem solving, mentoring, leadership, organisation.
2022 - Current
Freelance
Malcolm Bradbury Trust
• Impact: Establishing a stronger online presence utilising social media and the blog. Fostering relationships with bursary recipients and previous students of Malcolm. Fundraising. Supporting events.
• Skills: Communication, social media, mentoring, creative writing, graphic design.
2022 - Current
Peterborough Poet Laureate
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• Impact: Promoting the arts and diversity within the City of Peterborough, working with community organisations, helping to make the arts accessible through free workshops, collaborations, and performances.
• Skills: Communication, performance, presenting, inspirational speaking, mentoring, creative writing.
2020 - 2022
Student-Employer Interviewer
University Centre Peterborough
• Impact: Increased student awareness of local employers, providing insight into specific role.
• Skills: Communication, networking, interviewing, IT, professionalism, organisation.
Contact
Get in Touch
Contact
katb@katbeeton.com