SUNDAY 25th March
SUNDAY 25th March @11am. A History Walk with Curtis Watt: stories & performance poetry, focusing on the colourful, and sometimes violent, events & personalities that have made Liverpool a world famous city. The Walk will begin by the big anchor outside the Maritime Museum at The Albert Dock. Turn up on the day or book a place by phoning Windows on 0151 709 3688
MONDAY 26th March
Monday 26th March: 4-6pm. Writing Advice Desk, The Poetry Section, Liverpool Central Library. With poet Glyn Wright. (Winner of the Aldeburgh First Collection Prize). Free.
TUESDAY 27th March
TUESDAY 27th March @ 1pm – Colette Bryce. The Nellist Room, Modern Languages Building, Liverpool University, Chatham Street, Liverpool. Colette’s poem Indian Rope Trick won the National Poetry Competition, and her collection was short-listed for the T S Eliot Prize.
TUESDAY 27th March @ 6.30pm. Contrasting Voices: Gladys Mary Coles & Aileen la Tourette read their poems in counterpoint to each other in a stimulating performance event. Plus Open Page: New poets from the JM University Centre for Writing showcase their work. Dean Walters Building, St James Road, Liverpool. Free.
WEDNESDAY 28th March
WEDNESDAY 28th March: 4-6pm. Writers Advice Desk, Poetry Section, Liverpool Central Library. With poet Eleanor Rees.
WEDNESDAY 28th March @ 8pm. Heartbeats @ The Casa, Hope Street, Liverpool 1. Poetry & music, featuring Tamsin Kendrick & Ross Sutherland, with Tom George & The Affection (spiky garage rock.. £2.50
THURSDAY 29th March
THURSDAY 29th March: 8pm – midnight. Back to the Machine Gun @ The Bumper, Hardman Street, Liverpool. The launch of a new issue of the wilfully pretentious kali-yuga poetry journal, with music, poetry & experimental film. Featuring Lando 88 and Chiba Sprawl. For more details contact backtothemachinegun@hotmail.com
FRIDAY 30th March
FRIDAY 30th March: 12-2pm & 3.30-5.30pm Writers Advice Desk @ Lewis’s Department Store. With poet Eleanor Rees.
SATURDAY 31st March
SATURDAY 31st March: 11am-1pm Children’s Poetry Workshop. Children’s Section, Liverpool Central Library. Play word games & have a go at writing a poem with Windows’poets & performers, Nan Trader & Trevor Gerard.
SATURDAY 31st March @ 8m DGPS LIVERPOOL POETRY SLAM, compered by Chloe Poems. One of the most gifted & accessible poets alive, Chloe has been described as “an extraordinary mixture of Shirley Temple & pornography.” Cash prizes of £100, £50, £25 & audience favourite award of £25. Panel of judges plus audience participation.
NOTE: Change of Venue. It is now taking place at The Piazza Cafe Bar.
This is located at the foot of the steps of the Catholic Cathedral at the end of Hope Street, close to The Everyman.
SLAMMERS MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE BY TELEPHONING 0151 709 5221 The winner is guaratneed a place in the qualifying rounds for the BBC Radio 4 Poetry Slam. The semi-finals and final will be broadcast to the nation – fame looms!