PJ Harvey, Salena Godden, Inua Ellams, Ian McMillan, Sabrina Mahfouz, Luke Kennard, Hannah Silva, Fran Lock, Rob Auton, Hannah Lowe, Keaton Henson, Indigo Williams, Simon Mole, Cheryl Moskowitz, John Lyons, Rob Auton

PJ Harvey, Salena Godden, Inua Ellams, Ian McMillan, Sabrina Mahfouz, Luke Kennard, Hannah Silva, Fran Lock, Rob Auton, Hannah Lowe, Keaton Henson, Indigo Williams, Simon Mole, Cheryl Moskowitz, John Lyons, Rob Auton

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National Poetry Day 2016

Come and join the celebrations for National Poetry Day Live 2016.

Presented by Southbank Centre and The Poetry Society, National Poetry Day Live will feature readings from Mercury Prize-winning artist PJ Harvey and live drawing from Children's Laureate Chris Riddell.

The annual free celebration of the UK’s thriving poetry scene features a packed programme of live performances by top poets and free activities for the public.

Hosted by Inua Ellams and Indigo Williams, this year's event features readings, activities and performances on the theme of 'messages' and has poetry for children, young people and all poetry lovers.

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Hear children's voices performing poems on the theme of 'messages', plus poets Simon Mole, Cheryl Moskowitz and John Lyons.

2:15pm – 3:45pm
Curated by Young Poetry Producers, watch a stellar line-up of poets: Fran Lock, Rob Auton, Hannah Lowe, Keaton Henson, Indigo WIlliams and the Young Producers themselves.

4:00pm – 6:45pm
Be involved in a recording of Radio 3's The Verb led by Ian McMillan, and involving poets Sabrina Mahfouz, Luke Kennard, Hannah Silva, Avaes Mohammad and Vahni Capildeo.

Then continue the poetry celebrations into the evening with Inua Ellams, Salena Godden and Mercury Prize-winning artist PJ Harvey.

Send secret poems to the one you love and decipher hidden messages in coded poetry.

PJ Harvey

PJ Harvey appearing at this event

Polly Jean Harvey first hit the music scene in the early 90s with her 'Dry' album. An original style, described as caustic, seductive, savage and…

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Salena Godden

Salena is known for taking poetry out of the classroom and into clubs - poetry to dance to. She is one of Britain's most visceral raw-gut talents. Her…

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Inua Ellams

Inua Ellams appearing at this event

Boundless lover of rhythm and language, Inua Ellams has achieved considerable success as both a visual artist and poet. He has performed in a wide…

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Ian McMillan

Ian McMillan appearing at this event

Ian McMillan has been a poet, broadcaster, commentator and programme maker for over 20 years; he is a surreal and spontaneous performer who is enjoyed…

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Also Appearing

Sabrina Mahfouz, Luke Kennard, Hannah Silva, Fran Lock, Rob Auton, Hannah Lowe, Keaton Henson, Indigo Williams, Simon Mole, Cheryl Moskowitz, John Lyons, Rob Auton

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Royal Festival Hall

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road
South Bank
London
SE1 8XX

Disabled Booking:
020 3879 9555

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Royal Festival Hall

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road
South Bank
London
SE1 8XX

Disabled Booking:
020 3879 9555

See all events at Royal Festival Hall