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…
Peter Halstead reads W. H. Auden – “As I Walked Out One Evening”
W. H. Auden read by Peter Halstead
Theresa Lola – “Ode to Edge Control Gel”
By Theresa Lola
Andrew McMillan – “A Gift”
By Andrew McMillan
Selina Nwulu reads Tiphanie Yanique’s “Dangerous Things”
Tiphanie Yanique read by Selina Nwulu
Simon Callow reads David Gascoyne’s “Ecce Homo”
David Gascoyne read by Simon Callow
Sofia Oxenham reads Mary Jean Chan’s “Names”
Mary Jean Chan read by Sofia Oxenham
Paapa Essiedu reads Kayo Chingonyi’s “Kumukanda”
Kayo Chingonyi read by Paapa Essiedu
Bobby Hirston reads W. H. Auden’s “The Unknown Citizen”
W. H Auden read by Bobby Hirston
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.
Selina Nwulu – “Half Written Love Letter”
By Selina Nwulu
Rachel Bower reads Li-Young Lee’s “From Blossoms”
Li-Young Lee’s read by Rachel Bower
Sky Hawkins – “Our Bodies, Our Rules”
By Sky Hawkins
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.
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