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Poetry 'Cabaret' for Child.org

Category
celebration
Reading
Talk
Date
Date
Thursday 9 May 2019, 19:30-21:30
Location
Workshop Theatre University of Leeds
Admission
£5.00 (all proceeds to charity) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leeds-poetry-charity-cabaret-tickets-59384938951?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Hosted by the University of Leeds Poetry Centre in aid of Child.org’s 'Team Mum' campaign.

You are invited to Leeds’s first ever poetry charity ‘cabaret’ (think performance poetry with wine!). Expect a mixture of students, staff and local Leeds poets sharing their thoughts in verse on the theme of parenthood and/or childhood.

 Confirmed speakers so far include: Vahni Capildeo, Rachel Bower, Dominic Leonard, Abdullah Adekola, Karl O’Hanlon, John Whale, Caitlin Stobie, Kimberly Campanello, Becky Cherriman, Matthew Stoppard, Meegan Worcester and Amy Carter.

 Refreshments (wine, soft drinks and snacks) provided. First drink free, second drink by donation.

 All ticket sales and proceeds are donated.

Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leeds-poetry-charity-cabaret-tickets-59384938951?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Thursday 9th May, 19:30 for refreshments. Poets to start reading 19:45-19:50.

Please visit child.org for more information about the charity and keep your eyes peeled for further updates.