January poetry events
Dear poets, readers and friends,
See below for details of three January events that may be of interest to you.
'Poetry: its relevance and beyond' (Manchester)
Wednesday 19 January
On Wednesday 19th January, Angelica Michelis and Antony Rowland will be in conversation with the Manchester Salon audience, chaired by Dave Bowden, looking at 'Poetry: its relevance and beyond':
Where can we draw a line between opening up difficult and complex works of literature to an unfamiliar audience, and simply being patronising? Is seeking relevance a response to the challenge to ‘make it new’ for another generation, or does it risk losing some of the original value and meaning? In a climate where so much of academia and education is encouraged to demonstrate its ‘impact’, can or should poetry justify itself? What is poetry for and how should it be taught?
Venue: Blackwell University Bookshop, The Precinct, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RN
Time: Please arrive around 6:30pm for drinks and nibbles, ready for a prompt 6:45pm start - expected to finish just after 8:15pm.
Tickets: Tickets are £5 payable in advance, which entitles you to a £3 discount for anything bought from the bookshop on the evening. Purchase tickets in advance from the Manchester Salon website, in-store or by phone from Blackwell University Bookshop, Manchester 0161 274 3331.
'Writing Poems' with Peter Sansom (Cambridge)
Saturday 22 January
A well-structured, hard-working but exciting day with 'the best writing tutor in the world' (The Guardian). The morning is given to a number of intense writing exercises using classic and contemporary poems as example and stimulus. The afternoon concentrates on drafting in small groups as well as a supportive critical workshop. Optional reading and writing tasks will help further the workshop experience in the weeks after the session.
Venue: Michaelhouse (Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1SU)
Date: Saturday 22 January 2011
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Price: £53 / £41 (60+) / £35 (concs)
Level: open to all
Call 0207 582 1679 to book, or book online here.
Writing Day (Sheffield)
Saturday 29 January
The January Writing Day is open to all and will be held in Sheffield in the Conference Room at The Premier Inn (morning) and at our new offices in Bank Street Arts. The Premier Inn is on the corner of Angel Street and Bank Street.
The day will run from 10:15 am to 4:00pm, with writing exercises in the morning and a critical workshop in the afternoon.
Please bring a poem (and ten copies) for the afternoon workshop – or better still write one up to discuss from the morning session.
Places cost £25 (or £20 unwaged) and payment can be made by cash or cheque on the day.
It is not essential, but much appreciated if you let us know if you're planning to attend. (Email office@poetrybusiness.co.uk or call 0114 346 3037.)
The Poetry Business receives financial assistance from Arts Council England.
