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16 March 2023
Too Much World At Once: An underrated triumph of theatre
Surly, guarded Noble attempts to navigate the treacherous waters of youth and coming of age whilst trying to uphold his crumbling family in this achingly real yet charmingly surreal production.
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3 March 2023
Martin Aelred Colgan has a "love like a red red rose" in new single
Scottish singer returned with a new song based on Robert Burns' poetry titled "My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose".
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28 February 2023
The hauntingly beautiful Sunny Side Up at Theatre Peckham
Grief and loss follow behind Little D, played by David Alade, who steps into different stages of his life in 'Sunny Side Up,' a play based on a true story.
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21 February 2023 – 9 March 2023
Anthroplay Theatre | SUBMISSIONS OPEN for AnthroTalks
Submissions are now OPEN for AnthroTalks!
AnthroTalks is a new-writing event curated by Anthroplay Theatre. Each scratch night revolves around a different theme, bringing you a mix of innovative performances from emerging and established artists.
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12 January 2023 – 14 July 2023
Poet Luke Wright tours final trilogy play in 2023, London dates 8, 9, 10 March
A fast-paced and thrilling verse play about intertwined marital and political upheaval, trust. Told in blistering verse by one of the UK’s most celebrated poets.
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21 October 2022
Leyla Josephine presents 'In Public/In Private' UK and Ireland book tour
“There is not a poet alive today who writes about the inner lives of women as well as Leyla Josephine.” Jodi Picoult
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17 October 2022
‘I was in a poetry phase and it didn’t end’: in conversation with Beth Davies
The New Poets Prize 2022 winner talks about her upcoming debut pamphlet ‘The Pretence of Understanding’, the unhelpful notion of a ‘proper poet’ - and why she wrote a poem about her granny’s letterbox fish deliveries.
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17 August 2022
ALOK
To laugh cry or cry laugh – you’ll be doing both during an hour in ALOK’s presence
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3 August 2022 – 29 August 2022
Luke Wright's Late Night Dance Floor Fillers (poems) at Edinburgh Fringe
Fresh from wowing huge crowds when opening for The Libertines and John Cooper Clarke, Luke serves up banger after banger at one of the hottest, most poetic, late-night shows in town. Rock n roll poetry at its visceral, inventive best.
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17 May 2022
Dawn FM’s Afterlife
Christian and New Age religious imagery inform the looming presence of the Great Hereafter in The Weeknd’s latest album
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4 March 2022
Saturday round-up: UKNA City Takeover in Leicester
UK New Artists (UKNA) have taken over Leicester this past weekend, showcasing 75 new and emerging artists across exhibitions, spoken word, film, music, and dance. Check out our highlights of Saturday's events.
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11 January 2022
Review: Paradise Island by Scarlett Smyth
A poetic collaboration between a granddaughter and her late grandfather that conveys the comforting warmth of reminiscent memories, along with their lasting impact and calming nature.
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21 December 2021 – 30 January 2022
Call out for performers - Lancashire Fringe Festival (May 2022), Enjoy The Show
Performers this is an opportunity for you!
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26 November 2021
Robot artist will perform artificially generated poetry at Dante celebration
Ai-Da will use a databank of words and speech pattern analysis to create a ‘reactive’ piece to Dante’s famous poem, the Divine Comedy
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24 November 2021
Interview with Aly Stoneman, poet and doctoral researcher of coastal erosion
We spoke to Aly Stoneman, climate change poet and doctoral researcher, about her journey into the creative industry and her unique exploration of coastal erosion.
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1 September 2021
Kathleen Jamie named as Scotland’s next Makar
Kathleen Jamie is the fourth Makar, taking over from Jackie Kay in August 2021 after she fulfilled her five year term.
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1 September 2021 – 17 September 2021
Writing opportunity with Anthroplay and Escape Bar
Escape Through Words! - A scratch night writing opportunity with Anthroplay and Escape Bar.
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13 October 2021
Luke Wright announces Colchester date for ‘lost’ third play in trilogy
Award winning poet announces Essex date for 'lost' third instalment of trilogy. Fast-paced and thrilling verse play about Brexit and marriage told in blistering verse visits Colchester Arts Centre on 13 October.