An Evening of Poetry
Friday, 23 May 2008, 7.30pmTwo established veterans of contemporary English poetry, Tom Raworth and Robert Sheppard, read from their latest collections. Nibbles and wine included.
This event kicks off a weekend of poetry, which features poets from around the country as well as students, and
graduates, from the University of Bedfordshire Creating Writing course.
Waterstones See map »
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Sub Club Poetry
Saturday, 24 May 2008, from 1.30pmThe poetry weekend continues with two afternoon readings, featuring experienced poets Alyson Torns, Gavin Stewart and AnnMarie Eldon as well as up and coming new talent such as Allison Boast, Holly Pester, and James Wilkes.
Student Union See map »
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Phyto Poetry
Saturday, 24 May 2008, 7.30pmThe second evening event in this poetry weekend features Allen Fisher and others (tba). Relax in the comfortable surroundings of the Old Shop and enjoy the rejuvenating juices of phytojuice.
The Old Shop See map »
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A Poem in between People
Friday, 6 June 2008, 8.30pmMusa Okwonga of PiP brings you storming stories and free copies of PiP's new EP. Followed by an open mic session.
Musa Okwonga is a member of Poem in between People (PiP), a group of poets who have performed acapella, with live musicians and with DJs at a range of venues, including the Scala, Kentish Town Forum, 93 Feet East, and the Tate Modern; and a range of festivals, including Latitude, Glastonbury and the Edinburgh Fringe. PiP were described on National Poetry Day in The Times as "London's top new spoken-word talent"; they consist of four poets, being Joshua Idehen, Musa Okwonga, Inua Ellams and Catherine Martindale aka Poeticat, and are found at www.myspace.com/apoeminbetweenpeople. Their new EP, "Very Little Fish", has been played by Rob da Bank of Radio One, and John Kennedy of Xfm.
The Hat Factory Basement See map »
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Poetry at the Airport
Tuesday, 10 June 2008, 11.30-13.30London Luton Airport See map »
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