October 2018
Constructing Spaces exhibition
Make room for creativity at an interactive reconstruction of Scottish poet WS Graham’s creative space in an exhibition celebrating his centenary year. Bringing together Graham's library, his original writing desk, and manuscript copies of his poems, the National Poetry Library’s exhibition reflects on what makes a space 'creative' and how, in turn, these spaces shape our creativity. Learn more here.
Find out more »December 2018
TS Eliot Book Club
The Winter National Poetry Library Book Club is the library's annual TS Eliot Prize Book Club, now in its eighth year. Over two consecutive weeks, the National Poetry Library invites attendees to discuss the ten books shortlisted for this year’s prize by judges Sinéad Morrissey, Daljit Nagra and Clare Pollard. The winner is due to be announced in January. But who do you think should win? The shortlisted collections are: Ailbhe Darcy, Insistence (Bloodaxe) Terrance Hayes, American Sonnets for my…
Find out more »January 2019
TS Eliot Prize Readings
The TS Eliot Prize is awarded annually to the author of the best new poetry collection published in the UK or Ireland in the calendar year. It is judged by a panel of established poets who this year comprise Sinéad Morrissey (Chair), Daljit Nagra and Clare Pollard and has been described by former Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion as the Prize most poets want to win. All ten poets chosen by the judges have been invited to read at the…
Find out more »October 2019
d/Deaf Republic: Poets on d/Deafness
Multi-award winning poets Raymond Antrobus, Ilya Kaminsky and Carcanet debutante Lisa Kelly share the stage to perform their latest work. The event explores both the poets’ personal experiences of d/Deafness as well as looking at a wider political and historical context in which d/Deaf communities have been marginalised. Learn more here.
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Out-Spoken: February
See stars at February’s poetry and live music gathering, featuring a headline set by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, acclaimed poet Fran Lock and emerging talent Gboyega Odubanjo. Each month, London's premier evening of poetry and live music Out-Spoken brings you the best in UK poetry alongside a line-up of world-class musicians. Out-Spoken is hosted by Joelle Taylor, with Sam 'Junior' Bromfield spinning the best in reggae, soul and R&B throughout the evening. Learn more here.
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