Fran Isherwood is a multifaceted London poet with a unique comedic twist. She has been actively promoting, hosting, and co-hosting a variety of poetry events since 2011, including notable series like Sunday Shenanigans, The Erratic Review, Girlfriend In A Comma, and The Hideaway Open Mic. Her poetry, known for its witty and playful use of language, explores the complexities of life through diverse themes, such as nature, societal observations, and personal introspections.

Her creative output is well-represented in several anthologies, print and online periodicals, and in the noteworthy ‘Poems in The Waiting Room’, distributed nationwide in surgeries and hospitals. Her notable pamphlet, "Swimming with Endorphins", published in July 2015, was longlisted in the Saboteur Awards 2016.

As a spoken word performer and comic from 2008 to the present, Isherwood has graced various venues and festivals, adding to her diverse portfolio of performances and hosting engagements, including at the Stoke Newington Music Festival and Stoke Newington Literary Festival. She has also shared her passion for poetry with younger audiences, working as a visiting poet in schools from 2011 to 2013.

Isherwood’s academic background includes a B.A. in Drama with Combined Studies from Middlesex University and an M.A. in Creative Writing/Poetry from the University of Roehampton. 

Her poems, such as "In an English City Garden," "Last Laugh," "Cobwebs," and "Countdown," demonstrate her ability to blend humor, insight, and emotion, addressing themes from the surreal to the profound. "End of the Road," another of her works, offers a poignant reflection on urban life and its unseen narratives.

Fran Isherwood continues to perform at gigs, bespoke commissions, festivals, private parties, and workshops, showcasing her expertise in both poetry and performance arts. Her dedication to her craft is evident not only in her prolific output but also in her continued engagement with diverse audiences and literary communities