Tag Archives: Poets and Players Competition

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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Competition 2022: Judge Kim Moore

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Janet Rogerson

The 2022 Competition is now closed. Thank you to all who entered and also to everyone who shared. Winners will be contacted by 4 April 2022.     We are pleased to announce the 10th poetry competition run by Poets … Continue reading →

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Competition 2021: The Winners

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Janet Rogerson

We are pleased to reveal the names of the winners, highly commended and commended poets chosen by judge Seán Hewitt. With grateful thanks to Seán for all his work; much gratitude also to Rachel Davies for processing the competition entries; … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prize: Reemergence

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Janet Rogerson

The Reemergence Prize is now closed. Thank you and good luck to everyone who entered.     As you all know we have been unable to stage any events at the Whitworth since February and this situation is likely to … Continue reading →

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The Winners of our 2020 competition

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Janet Rogerson

We are pleased to reveal the names of the winners and commended poets chosen by judge Sinéad Morrissey.  Winners First Prize:– –   Rob Miles, ‘Moon’ Second Prize:-.. Natalie Rees, ‘Little House’ Third Prize:–  –Luke Allan, ‘Lemon ode’ Commended Poets Rod … Continue reading →

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Workshop with Sinéad Morrissey: 4 April 2020

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Janet Rogerson

WORKSHOP CANCELLED We are pleased to host a workshop with Sinéad Morrissey on Saturday 4 April 2020, 10.30-12.30 at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester. Everyone welcome. All areas of the Gallery are accessible and there are several parking bays on … Continue reading →

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Competition 2020: closing date 21 January 2020

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Janet Rogerson

Our competition is now closed. Good luck to all who entered. And thanks to everyone who helped us spread the word.             We are pleased to announce the 8th poetry competition run by Poets & … Continue reading →

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Competition 2017

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Janet Rogerson

We are pleased to launch our fifth Poets and Players competition. The judge this year is Michael Symmons Roberts and the closing date is Monday 27 February 2017. Follow the link for full details: P&P Competition 2017

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Sat 16th April, 2.30 – 4.00 pm – Poems read by Jackie Kay and winners of the Poets and Players poetry competition, music tbc

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Janet Rogerson

This event is the prize-giving event for our 4th Poets and Players Competition which was judged by Jackie Kay. The winners will be announced and will read their poems. There will also be a poetry reading by Jackie Kay and … Continue reading →

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Competition 2016: Judged by Jackie Kay

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Janet Rogerson

We are happy to launch our fourth competition with judge Jackie Kay. Closing date is 29th February. Click the following link to find our more: Competition 2016 details of how to enter

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