Newcastle Library Workshops
Poet in the City presents workshops and discussions celebrating the power of women, community, radical stories, quiet strength & exploring everyday acts of social action.
Poet in the City projects up for prestigious industry awards
A Drop of Hope and Woolwich Speaks receive recognition from industry design awards and the World Health Organisation.
Amanecer – Pickle Juice
By La Intrusa
Tenebrosa – Pickle Juice
By La Intrusa
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
Anthony Vahni Capildeo reads Kendel Hippolyte’s “Bright”
By Kendel Hippolyte
Roger Robinson – “The City Kids See the Sea”
By Roger Robinson
Ellen Moran – “Fabric Hands”
By Ellen Moran
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.
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