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.
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
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.
Raymond Antrobus reads Terrance Hayes’ “Carp Poem”
Terrance Hayes read by Raymond Antrobus
Selina Nwulu – “Half Written Love Letter”
By Selina Nwulu
Juliet Stevenson reads Emily Dickinson’s “‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers”
Hear Juliet Stevenson perform as part of the Read By series
Liz Berry – “The Republic of Motherhood”
By Liz Berry
Peter Halstead – “On the Merits of Literature”
By Peter Halstead.
Khairani Barokka – “in which I hypnotise a tiger”
By Khairani Barokka
Herstory Creative Call Out: What Does a City Look Like that Cares For Women?
We’re inviting you to contribute to Herstory Festivals in Newcastle & Exeter.
Love Cuts with John Hegley
Join us for a one-man show by John Hegley, presenting love lyrics, poems and drawings from his life.
Ballad of a Happy Immigrant
Join Poet in the City as we celebrate Latinx poet Leo Boix through his new collection: Ballad of a Happy Immigrant.
Mother Knows: Poems of Maternal Might
Join us as we unearth epic and intimate stories of motherhood from early Medieval times right up to the present day.