Roger Robinson reads Robert Hayden – “Those Winter Sundays”
By Robert Hayden
Newcastle Young Producers gender expression event raises money for Tyneside Women’s Health
Poet in the City Producers organised their first collaborative event at Cobalt Studios last week, celebrating inclusive gender expression.
Past events
Click here to see a selection of our past events
Degna Stone – “When We Speak of Our Mothers”
By Degna Stone
Ellen Moran – “Fabric Hands”
By Ellen Moran
Roger Robinson – “The City Kids See the Sea”
By Roger Robinson
Anthony Vahni Capildeo reads Kendel Hippolyte’s “Bright”
By Kendel Hippolyte
Diverse Femininity
Poet in the City Producers and Born Lippy Newcastle present an evening exploring femininity and queer identity in the North East.
Edward Lear: Wandering Nonsense Man
A night of poetry and discussion exploring the work of the so-called ‘Nonsense Laureate’.
PinC Podcast Episode 7: UN/DEFINED
By Amy Ann Kemp, Chris Shapiro, Jess Rahman-Gonzalez, Kate Murrant and Rosie Wassi.
Statement following transphobic abuse on social media relating to Herstory
Statement from Poet in the City following criticism for programming a trans artist as part of the Herstory Festival
Herstory – How To Get Involved
From a poetry competition to a call out for local protest memorabilia, there are lots of ways to be a part of Herstory. We’ll be posting all of the opportunities to get involved here in the run up to the festival, so check back or follow us on social media to stay up to date.
Newcastle Herstory Programme
Ahead of Herstory in Newcastle & Exeter, take a peek at our programme to see what’s in store! Below is the full programme of festivities happening in Newcastle City Library on Wednesday 23 March.
Exeter Herstory Programme
Ahead of Herstory, take a peek at our programme to see what’s in store! Below is the full programme of festivities happening in Exeter Library on Wednesday 30 March.
We Must Become More Than Strangers: A Poetic Manifesto For Engaging With Communities
Inspired by discussions held as part of our Words, Voices, Bodies workshop with Dr Karen Simecek, Selina Nwulu offers a poetic manifesto for engaging with communities.
The Anti-Valentine’s Poetry Party
Oliver Fallon reflects on The Anti-Valentine’s Poetry Party hosted by Poet in the City and Nikita Gill in February 2021.
Herstory Festival Tickets
All Herstory festival events are free but you need to book a ticket to attend in person or join online. Each city’s presentation of the festival is a drop-in with most events taking place in the evening. Your ticket gives you access to all of the evening events. Some elements in the programme will have…
Selina Nwulu reads Tiphanie Yanique’s “Dangerous Things”
Tiphanie Yanique read by Selina Nwulu
Sofia Oxenham reads Mary Jean Chan’s “Names”
Mary Jean Chan read by Sofia Oxenham
Bobby Hirston reads W. H. Auden’s “The Unknown Citizen”
W. H Auden read by Bobby Hirston
Theresa Lola – “Ode to Edge Control Gel”
By Theresa Lola
Andrew McMillan – “A Gift”
By Andrew McMillan
Paapa Essiedu reads Kayo Chingonyi’s “Kumukanda”
Kayo Chingonyi read by Paapa Essiedu
Peter Halstead reads W. H. Auden – “As I Walked Out One Evening”
W. H. Auden read by Peter Halstead
Simon Callow reads David Gascoyne’s “Ecce Homo”
David Gascoyne read by Simon Callow
Rachel Bower – “Water Birth”
By Rachel Bower
A Drop of Hope
“A drop of hope” is a collection of poetry inspired by the words of those who have been vaccinated at the Francis Crick Institute, the reflections of vaccination volunteers, and the experiences of local communities.
Sky Hawkins – “Our Bodies, Our Rules”
By Sky Hawkins
Selina Nwulu – “Half Written Love Letter”
By Selina Nwulu
Herstory Festival
Herstory is bringing together poets, activists, librarians, curators and communities to explore the unfinished fight for women’s rights in the UK through poetry, performance and discussion.
Rachel Bower reads Li-Young Lee’s “From Blossoms”
Li-Young Lee’s read by Rachel Bower