In association with the Royal Exchange Theatre, the Manchester Writing School at MMU presents a fourth series of special evenings of poetry and music hosted by Manchester’s much-loved Poet Laureate. Carol Ann will be reading from her own work and presenting some of the country’s best new emerging talent: students and graduates of the Manchester Writing School, led by House Poet David Tait. Each evening will also feature a guest appearance from a poet of national stature.

Monday 19^th September 2011: Jo Shapcott

with Sam Bradwell and Elizabeth Venn

Monday 24^th October 2011: Ian Duhig
with Amy McCauley and Kim Moore

Monday 14^th November 2011: Michael Symmons Roberts
with Carly Hind and Martin Kratz

Start time: 7.00pm (music), 7.30pm (readings)

Venue: The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, M2 7DH

Tickets: £10 (£7/£4 concession); price includes £1 book token for use at a special Blackwell’s bookstall on the night – and there’ll be an opportunity to get copies signed by the star poets in the interval, and at the end of the evening.

Book online at www.royalexchangetheatre.org.uk or contact the box office: 0161 833 9833

Sponsored by The Midland Hotel, Manchester
Hotel Reservations: 0845 074 0060

www.blackwell.co.uk

August 23rd, 2011 - 10:53am