Poet in the City organises and hosts up to 10 or more poetry events each year featuring both internationally known and up-and-coming poets. Our events are designed to be accessible to those who are new to poetry while offering lovers plenty of substance and depth. Locations vary but include both evocative venues and places that are not generally open to the public.
Forthcoming events
If you would like to attend one of these events (and become a member of Poet in the City) please email us.
Regrets and Resolutions - Pre-Christmas drop-in event - Tuesday 2 Dec, hosted by John Mole, at which members are invited to read their favourite poems, or their own poems on this festive theme.
Poetry and Maths on Thurs 4 Dec - An event looking at the beauty and usefulness of Mathematics, featuring Prof Ari Laptev of Imperial College and the distinguished poets Paul Fournel, Ross Sutherland and Matthew Welton.
***Desert Blues, Mon 26 Jan 2009***- From the deserts of North Africa to the rain forests of the equator, from the glaciers of the far north to the oceans of Antarctica, the world is experiencing dramatic change to the natural environment. This important event will featuring poet and music from around the world reflecting upon the effects of humankind on the environment. Tickets priced £9.50 available from www.kingsplace.co.uk
***North and South, Mon 16 Feb 2009***- Inspired by the novels of Elizabeth Gaskell, Poet in the City will bring together some of the UK's finest poets for a good-natured look at the North-South divide. Taking place near to King's Cross, the transport gateway to the North. Tickets priced £9.50 available from www.kingsplace.co.uk
***The Divided Self - Poetry and Mental Distress - 16 Mar 2009***- What happens when panic and desperation poisons the well of life? This event, held in partnership with leading mental health organisations,will feature wonderful poetry written by poets suffering from mental distress. Experience the unique power of poetry to inform and reveal to us the fragility of our own states of mind. Tickets priced £9.50 available from www.kingsplace.co.uk