Interview with George Szirtes at Through the Door: Imperial College Archives

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.

Interview with Tishani Doshi at Countries of the Body

A tribute to all women murdered by violent men, Icelandic poet Gerður Kristný presents Drápa, a story of modern-day Nordic crime reimagined through Old Viking Skaldic verse, musically accompanied by members of ALDAorchestra. On a frozen January day in Reykjavik, 1988, 26-year-old Gréta Birgisdóttir was strangled to death by her husband Bragi Ólafsson. Ten years on, renowned Icelandic…

Charlotte Cole interviews Caroline Parker at Poet in the City’s Shakespeare 400 Sonnetathon

Join us for a new exhibition in collaboration with the Thelma Matilda Alves Foundation to mark 75 years since the arrival of HMS Empire Windrush.

Interview with Jackie Kay at Forward into the 21st Century