Born in North Yorkshire, Tim Turnbull worked in forestry for many years before moving to London to become a fixture on the slam and live poetry circuit. He now lives and works in Scotland. Tim has two collections Caligula on Ice and Other Poems and Stranded in Sub-Atomica (Donut Press) and has created two acclaimed stage shows, Tim Turnbull's Tales of Terror and Caligula on Ice. His shows combine accomplished poetry of great formal dexterity with a dynamic stage presence and he has entertained audiences across Britain for over fifteen years. Winner of The Contenders Performance Poetry Fellowship in 2006, Tim has also been nominated for first collection and best poem categories in the Forward Prizes. 'Darkly seductive, Turnbull pulls the audience into a world where everything is slightly askew' (Fest Magazine) '...a wonderful showman' (Broadway Baby).

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