Poetry Society's NPD event
This event on 7th October 2010 has past.
Contact: http://www.poetrysoc.com/events/event/1383
For the second year running, the Poetry Society has organised this lively event for National Poetry Day together with the Southbank Centre. Once again the event is entirely free. All welcome, including groups.
Discover poetry in the foyers and hidden corners of the Royal Festival Hall, and make yourself at home in the Clore Ballroom for live performances by a host of poetry’s famous names and rising stars. The day’s events are hosted by Ross Sutherland & Caroline Bird, featuring:
* Simon Armitage, Jane Draycott, Ian Duhig, Luke Kennard, Daljit Nagra
* Lemn Sissay performing Coleridge’s ‘Ancient Mariner’
* Joelle Taylor & SLAMbassadors
* Former Foyle Young Poets: Jay Bernard, Swithun Cooper, Sarah Howe & Laura Seymour
* Forward Prize Poets: Robin Robertson, Fiona Sampson & Jo Shapcott
'Getting Published’- a Poetry Review workshop ♦ Foyle Young Poets of the Year ♦ ‘Pick a Poem’ ♦
Folk in a Box presents ‘Poetry in a Box’ ♦ Screening of Postcards from Home ♦ Prescriptions & quizzes
Entry: Free
Time: 2pm to 6.30pm
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