Edward Lear: Wandering Nonsense Man - T0626083233The absurd wit of Edward Lear has delighted readers for decades, but nestled amongst the Great Gramboolian Plains, Crumpetty Trees and Fimble Fowls of Lear's poems are glimpses into the real-world experiences of the so called 'Nonsense Laureate'. Join Poet in the City for a night of poetry and discussion as we celebrate and explore the poetry of Edward Lear, hearing from contemporary poets and writers inspired by the lasting legacy of his sparkling wit and absurd imagination. | |
| 11 Jul 22 | Wilton's Music Hall, Inner London :: V1165 listing details L0106115946 |
Love Cuts with John Hegley - T01958778606A one-man show by John Hegley. A presenting of love lyrics, poems and drawings, drawn from the life of the author, his grandmother, his dog and the lives of Orpheus, Saint Valentine, and Mrs. Cooper of Cheadle Hulme. | |
| 7 Feb 22 | Wilton's Music Hall, Inner London :: V1165 listing details L2059641077 |
Virgil's Aeneid: Lessons on Fleeing, Hope and Resilience - T0732085921The plight of refugees is not a new phenomenon, yet global crises still persist. Join us for an evening of poetry and discussion considering the lessons of Virgil's Aeneid in the context of contemporary refugee emergencies. Virgil's legendary Aeneid is an epic Latin poem written between 29 and 19 BC. It charts the story of Aeneas who fled from Troy, a city under siege in the East, and forged his way across the Mediterranean in search of safety. On arrival, Aeneas, and all those escaping the war are faced with a hostile rejection that breeds bitterness, resentment and conflict towards the refugees. Over two centuries later, similar narratives can be found today. What lessons can Virgil's Aeneid teach us about fleeing, hope and resilience? | |
| 7 Jun 21 | Wilton's Music Hall, Inner London :: V1165 listing details L102289302 |
T582142883Three wonderful performances of live poetry, performance and discussion exploring the role of failure as a catalyst for change, focusing on the works of Samuel Beckett with Fail Better, The Little Green Notebook of Che Guevara and James Baldwin: Nobody Knows my Name | |
| 17 Feb 20 to 17 Mar 20 | Wilton's Music Hall, Inner London :: V1165 listing details L834965866 |
Adrienne Rich - The Dream of a Common Language: The Women Poets Who Changed 1968 - T0573707644Get to know the poet who forged a new language for sexuality and war politics for generations to come: Adrienne Rich. For Adrienne Rich, poetry was not intended to massage an egotistical dream of the aesthetic. She wrote to bring change into being, to break taboos and to challenge perceived truth. Hear from some of the voices who have been deeply inspired by Rich, the revolutionary poet still considered today as one of the most poignant voices behind the 1960's anti-war, feminist and LGBT rights movements. Featuring writer and academic Joanna Bourke and poet Mary Jean Chan. | |
| 23 Apr 18 | Wilton's Music Hall, Inner London :: V1165 listing details L01279676049 |
Maya Angelou - T094122599Through her poetry and activism, Maya Angelou healed a nation, transforming the narrative around race and identity politics at a personal and global scale. 50 years since the seismic Civil Rights events of 1968, join us to celebrate the extraordinary impact of this phenomenal woman for a night of discussion, poetry performances and live music. | |
| 16 Apr 18 | Wilton's Music Hall, Inner London :: V1165 listing details L1604157491 |
