Poets and illustrators Simon Armitage, Chris Riddell, Colette Bryce, Nick Hayes, Heather Phillipson and Philippa Johnson will appear at 7pm on Monday 20 June at Kings Place, York Way, London, in an event exploring the relationship between the two arts.

Simon Armitage is author of 10 collections of poetry and winner of numerous awards. He was awarded a CBE in 2010. Colette Bryce has published three collections with Picador, The Heel of Bernadette (2000), The Full Indian Rope Trick (2004) and Self-Portrait in the Dark (2008).  Heather Phillipson is a Faber New Poet and received an Eric Gregory award in 2008. Chris Riddell is one of today’s most popular illustrators. He has illustrated over 100 books, won multiple awards and is the Observer’s political cartoonist. Nick Hayes is an author and illustrator and has won two Guardian Media awards. His first book, The Rime of the Modern Mariner, is a graphic novel and a new poem inspired by Coleridge’s tale. Nick is a political cartoonist for the Guardian and was founding editor of Meat magazine. Philippa Johnson trained in textile design and graduated from Chelsea School of Art in 2004. She has since concentrated on texture rather than textile, working in a variety of media as a surface artist/designer and stylist for sets and photography.

Poet in the City is a charity working to create new audiences for poetry by making it accessible and exciting for people who may not previously have considered themselves poetry fans.

Booking now open online, by phone or in person from the Kings Place box office. Tickets £9.50 if booked online via www.kingsplace.co.uk. Otherwise £11.50. Box Office 020 7520 1490. Map