Events 2019/2020

UPDATE: Despite our highest hopes and best efforts, we will not be able to go ahead with our live events this academic year (for the first time in two decades). Just as you have adapted to these chaotic circumstances, we are busy planning alternative (probably virtual) ways in which we can reach students and be a valuable support to teachers. In the meantime, I would like to mention that our competition, The Simon Powell Poetry Prize, will go ahead this year and entries are now open to students. Thank you once again for your support and goodwill. Daniel Powell – Director, Poetry Live
About the events
Each event includes Simon Armitage. He is one of Britain’s best poets, with a superb ear for language.This is a great opportunity to hear the Oxford Professor of Poetry read his work from the anthology. Carol Ann Duffy and Gillian Clarke will give an exhilarating joint reading.Their session is one of the most illuminating parts …More