Twenty years ago, four poets toured the UK under the banner of the New British Poets promotion, heralding the arrival of an exciting new poetry scene. it’s now 20 years on they are to be reunited for a special event as part of the Durham Book Festival. Are they older and wiser? What difference have the years made to their writing? Simon Armitage is the author of many award-winning collections of poetry, the most recent of which is Seeing Stars. Jackie Kay is a poet and prose writer whose poetry collections include Life Mask and Darling. Lavinia Greenlaw is a poet and novelist whose recent work includes the collection Minsk and the novel, The Importance of Music to Girls. Glyn Maxwell is a poet and writer whose recent work includes the collection Hide Now and The Girl Who Was Going to Die.

 Date: Thursday 21 October, Time: 7.30pm, Venue: Gala Theatre, Tickets: £12/£8

Durham Book Festival takes place from 18th to 28th October click here to find out more.