Linton Kwesi Johnson, John Hegley, Kate Fox, Becky Cherriman, Zodwa Nyoni, Laura Potts

Linton Kwesi Johnson, John Hegley, Kate Fox, Becky Cherriman, Zodwa Nyoni, Laura Potts

at St Austins Church, Wakefield
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Poetry For The People Big Night Out

Join The Firm of Poets for a glittering night of arguably the finest spoken word artists in the country – featuring national treasure and creator of 'dub poetry', Linton Kwesi Johnson, Jamaican poet, journalist and author and widely considered to be the father of reggae dub poetry, a blend of reggae music and spoken verse.

Special guests include John Hegley, Kate Fox, Becky Cherriman, Zodwa Nyoni, Laura Potts and more - plus a DJ set. This is a real celebration of words that may change how you feel about poetry, forever!

Linton Kwesi Johnson

Linton Kwesi Johnson appearing at this event

Powerful critiques on modern Britain, from the world's first reggae poet, he uses politics as an organising principle for his message and sound.

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John Hegley

John Hegley appearing at this event

Poet, comic, singer, songwriter and glasses-wearer. John Hegley captivates audiences with travel tales and amusing anecdotes, blurring the line…

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Also Appearing

Kate Fox, Becky Cherriman, Zodwa Nyoni, Laura Potts

Rated Excellent

St Austins Theatre

Wentworth Terrace
Wakefield
WF1 3QN

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St Austins Theatre

Wentworth Terrace
Wakefield
WF1 3QN

See all events at St Austins Theatre