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Workshop with Katrina Naomi: 22 April 2023

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Janet Rogerson

We are pleased to host a workshop with Katrina Naomi on Saturday 22 April 2023, 10.30-12.30 at the Friends Meeting House, Manchester. Directions to the venue are on the Friends Meeting House website. The title of the workshop is ‘Giving … Continue reading →

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Katrina Naomi, Nick Makoha and Sammy Weaver; with music from Chris Davies and Rachael Gladwin: 22 April 2023

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Janet Rogerson

Please join us on Saturday 22 April 2023, 2.30-4.00 at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation for a wonderful line-up of poets and musicians. You will find all the information you need regarding visiting the IABF on their website here. The … Continue reading →

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Andrew McMillan, Jennifer Wong, Luke Samuel Yates with music from Chuva: 25 March 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Janet Rogerson

Andrew McMillan Andrew McMillan’s three collections of poetry are physical, playtime, and pandemonium; all from Jonathan Cape. A novel, pity, is forthcoming from Canongate. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and Professor of Contemporary Writing at … Continue reading →

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Competition 2023: Judge Philip Gross

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Janet Rogerson

The 2023 Poets & Players competition is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered. Good luck             We are pleased to announce the 11th poetry competition run by Poets & Players, one of Manchester’s leading … Continue reading →

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Clare Pollard, Wayne Holloway-Smith, Jane Burn with music from John Haycock & DBH: 25 February 2023

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Janet Rogerson

Please join us on Saturday 25 February 2020, 2.30-4.00 at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation for a wonderful line-up of poets and musicians. You will find all the information you need regarding visiting the IABF on their website here. The … Continue reading →

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Clare Shaw, Kit Fan, Holly Hopkins & the Hyphenation Duo: 22 October 2022

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Janet Rogerson

Please join us on Saturday 22 October, 2.30-4.00 at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation for a wonderful line-up of poets and musicians. You will find all the information you need regarding visiting the IABF on their website here. The event … Continue reading →

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Fiona Benson, Anthony Anaxagorou, Qudsia Akhtar and music from Tom Harris & Nishla Smith: Saturday 24 September

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Janet Rogerson

Hi Everyone, We are sad to announce that we are no longer able to host events at the Whitworth Art Gallery. We would like to thank the staff at the Whitworth for their kindness, efficiency and support over the last … Continue reading →

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The winners of 2022 competition judged by Kim Moore: Isabelle Thompson (1st), Kathryn Bevis (2nd), Rosie Rockel (3rd)

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Janet Rogerson

The winners of the 2022 competition, judged by Kim Moore (the poems are below as are videos of the three winners reading their winning poems). 1st prize: Isabelle Thompson, ‘The Weight of Sparrows’ 2nd prize: Kathryn Bevis, ‘The Smuggler’ 3rd … Continue reading →

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Workshop with Richard Scott: 14 May 2022

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Janet Rogerson

We are pleased to host a workshop with Richard Scott on Saturday 14 May 2020, 10.30-12.30 at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester. The fee is £20. Please book your ticket through Eventbrite. Richard Scott Richard Scott’s first book Soho (Faber & Faber, … Continue reading →

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Hannah Lowe, Richard Scott, Sarah-Clare Conlon, music from The Aaben Duo: Saturday 14 May 2022

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Janet Rogerson

Please join us on Saturday 14 May, 2.30-4.00 at the Whitworth Art Gallery for a wonderful line-up of poets and musicians. You will find all the information you need regarding visiting the Gallery on the Whitworth’s website here. The event … Continue reading →

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