Events
The 10th Poetry Prom
This year’s line-up announced – Dharker, Durcan, HoweWe’re delighted to announce that this year’s Poetry Prom on Thursday 23 August at 7.30pm will feature Imtiaz Dharker, Paul Durcan and Marie Howe – an international line-up of three immediately accessible and unforgettable performers from Asia, Ireland and America.
Imtiaz Dharker describes herself as a “Scottish Pakistani Calvinist Muslim who grew up in Glasgow, was adopted by India and also (through marriage) Wales.” With warmth, candour and a lifelong experience of cultural displacement, she investigates what it means to belong. Stripping away prejudice and preconception, she offers real hope. And in the face of violence and injustice, she discovers we can grow more inclusive, bigger-hearted.
Paul Durcan’s charisma and legendary vitality raise readings to the level of high drama. Described by fellow Irishman Seamus Heaney as “one of the most original and undaunted imaginations at work”, he’s published more than 20 collections over the past 45 years. Elegies for friends, political protests, praise poems for the everyday heroism of truckers, air-traffic controllers and nurses, and indomitable accounts of love won and lost. Heartbreaking and hilarious.
Marie Howe is an indispensable American voice. She writes from necessity, to make sense of her life – childhood abuse, her brother’s death from AIDS, 21st century materialism, friendship and late motherhood. “We’re all living and dying at the same time – and we all walk around with that poignant knowledge inside us.” Her poems are by turn many things: thought-provoking, courageous, shocking, healing, celebratory, funny. And above all, relevant and beautifully truthful.
The tenth Poetry Prom is part of The Poetry Trust’s ongoing partnership with Aldeburgh Music, and takes place in the beautiful Snape Maltings Concert Hall. We really hope to see you there.
Performance suitable for adults and teenagers.
Tickets £14, £12, £10, Prom £6.50
(General booking opens Wednesday 13 June)
In partnership with
Sponsored by
Marie Howe’s participation funded by
Wonderfully accessible live poetry from Esther Morgan and Robert Seatter, two brilliant readers with fine third collections to celebrate. Shortlisted for this year’s TS Eliot Prize for Grace, Esther’s deceptively domestic poems capture intense moments of perception with haunting elegance. In his stylish, flamboyant and globally inquisitive Writing King Kong, Robert invites us to share his literal and metaphorical journeys of discovery.
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Events
The 24th International Aldeburgh Poetry Festival
2-4 November 2012 – put this date in your diary!The 24th Aldeburgh Poetry Festival will be held over the weekend of 2-4 November 2012.
The full programme will be available at the end of July 2012.
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