We're delighted that Seamus Heaney - described by The Guardian as the ‘greatest poet of our age' - will appear at the 8th Poetry Prom this summer.

Our annual Poetry Prom, presented in partnership with Aldeburgh Music, is one of the UK's largest celebrations of live poetry, attracting audiences of nearly 800.

The first half will feature Heaney ‘in conversation' with Michael Laskey, founder of the Aldeburgh Poetry Festival and fellow poet. The Nobel Laureate will be invited to reflect on a writing career of global significance spanning over forty years. And after the interval, Heaney will introduce and read a wide selection of his work including poems from his new Faber collection Human Chain (published early September but advance copies to be available on the night).

General booking opens 4 June and we strongly recommend getting your tickets early for what's likely to be a sell-out evening and one of those ‘I was there' memorable occasions.