Guest Readers and Programme
poetry readings start at 8.00 for 8.30 p.m.
Monday 10th. June.
Guest Reader details yet to be confirmed
2019 Guest Reader July 8th.
Matt Black
I am writing a new show for Edinburgh this year. The show aims to be entertaining, thought-provoking and moving, and will be 6 or 7 poems about dogs inspired a range of dog concerns and issues (domestication, smell capabilities, breeds, feral dogs etc.) woven together with entertaining “golden nuggets” from recent scientific research and psychology of dogs, and performance elements. It has been inspired by our own dog Lola, as well as research and work with dog and human-animal interaction researchers at the University of Liverpool. It should last about 40-45 minutes but I wouldn’t need to do all of it. As a preview show it would be great to get feedback from people as to what worked for them, and what didn’t so much.
The Dog Show – Edinburgh Fringe (Surgeon’s Hall)
The Storm Officer – play touring
Tales from the Leaking Boot – book of travel haikus (Iron Press)
Monday 20th. May
Read Around
Bring poems to read and share good conversation in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Monday 27th. May
Poetry Workshop.
Bring at least six copies of a poem that you are working on or editing or something that you wish to improve and receive generous and constructive criticism. Followed by a read around.
Monday 3rd. June
Read Around
Bring poems to read and share good conversation in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Monday 8th. July
Guest Reader. Matt Black
