Forthcoming events
Poet in the City will be holding regular monthly drop-in events at Waterstone's on the first Tuesday of every month.
See below for more details.
Below is an outline of events being held in 2012. Some details are to be confirmed and dates may change.
Please check back here at a later date for more information
February
Stone Circles Drop-in - Tues 7th
Do the mid-winter mists evoke something ancient in our busy modern landscapes?
In Neolithic Britain people wrought talismen from the mountainsides and dragged them into shapes that would stand the test of time. We live alongside their legacy, surrounded by the circles of our own pagan roots.
Perhaps today our rituals are more digital than stone; maybe we have created coping mechanisms online rather than in nature. Either way, the pull of the wider world endures.
You are invited to attend, and to read their favorite poems or poems they have written themselves, exploring the theme.
The drop-in will be hosted by Poet in the City’s acclaimed poet in residence, John Mole.
The drop-in is FREE OF CHARGE
Please RSVP by telephoning Waterstone’s on 020 7851 2419 or by emailing events@piccadilly.watersto
Bob Dylan - Poetry and Lyrics - Mon 20th 6.30pm
An event celebrating the poetry of one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.
Featuring Dorian Lynskey, Clinton Heylin, Sophie Solomon and with live music from award winning folk singer Jackie Oates, taking place at Kings Place, and acting as a trailer for Jewish Book Week.
For more information about the event and how to book, visit the event page.
Elisa Biagnini - Tues 21st 6.30pm
An evening with one of Italy's most exciting contemporary poets, Elisa Biagini taking place at Waterstones Piccadilly
For more information and how to book, visit the event page.
Tennyson - Mon 27th 6.30pm
An Olympics inspired event held taking place at Kings Place featuring Andrew Motion, Ann Thwaite and Sarah Weir.
For more information about the event and how to book, visit the event page.
In association with Winning Words
March
Explorers Drop-in - Tues 6th
Hosted by Mario Petrucci in Waterstone’s bookshop, Piccadilly.
Maria Stepanova - Thurs 8th
Taking place at Imperial College, also featuring Sasha Dugdale, the acclaimed translator, and David Constantine, the poet and editor of MPT
Forward into the 21st Century - Mon 19th
An event in partnership with the Forward Prizes for Poetry, celebrating its 20th year, and featuring some of the latest prize-winning poets.
Tagore - Mon 26th
A FREE New Audiences event celebrating the life and work of this great Bengali poet, taking place at Clyde & Co.Writing on the Wall - in partnership with Camberwell Art College - Dates TBC
A series of three events on the relationship between poetry and art.
April
Cruelty Drop-in - Tues 3rd
Hosted by John Mole in Waterstone’s bookshop, Piccadilly
Robert Browning and the Pied Piper - Mon 16th
An Olympics inspired event taking place at Kings Place
John Donne - Thurs 26th
An Olympics inspired event in partnership with St Paul’s Cathedral
Arctic - Date TBC
An event launching the new collection by celebrated poet Nick Drake, held in partnership with his publisher Bloodaxe at Waterstone’s Piccadilly
May
Gardens Drop-in - Tues 1st
Hosted by Mario Petrucci in Waterstone’s bookshop, Piccadilly, on Tues 1 May
Carol Ann Duffy and Friends - Mon 14th
An event featuring the Poet Laureate some of her favourite contemporary British poets, taking place at Kings Place
Poetry from the Greek Olympics - Mon 21st
An Olympics inspired event featuring Edith Hall and taking place at the British Library
Poet in the Country - Date TBC
A joint event with Ledbury festival, featuring Alice Oswald, the great modern poets of the countryside, and promoting the forthcoming Ledbury Festival in Shropshire, taking place at Waterstone’s Piccadilly
June
Kings and Queens Drop-in - Tues 5th
In Waterstone’s bookshop, Piccadilly. Guest poet to be arranged.
Poetry Gymnastics - Mon 11th
An Olympics inspired event taking place at Kings Place featuring Olympic Gold medal winning athletes.
Rilke - Date TBC
An event launching a new translation of Rilke’s poetry by Martin Crucefix and held in partnership with Enitharmon, taking place at Waterstone’s Piccadilly
July
Shakespeare’s Poetry - Mon 2nd
An Olympics inspired in partnership with the Shakespeare Institute, taking place at Kings Place
The Love of Gold Drop-in - Tues 3rd
Hosted by John Mole in Waterstone’s bookshop, Piccadilly
August
Science - Inner and Outer Space Drop-in - Tues 7th
Hosted by Mario Petrucci in Waterstone’s bookshop, Piccadilly
September
Possession Drop-in - Tues 4th
Hosted by John Mole in Waterstone’s bookshop, Piccadilly
Edward Lear - Mon 24th
A family event, marking the anniversary of this famous illustrator and composer of nonsense verse taking place at Kings Place
Kings Place Festival series - Date TBC
Two evening events forming part of the Kings Place Festival
Poetry and Wine - Date TBC
A major fund-raising event for Poet in the City featuring a slection of fine wines from Romania.
October
Night Drop-in - Tues 2nd
Hosted by Mario Petrucci in Waterstone’s bookshop, Piccadilly
November
Treachery and Treason Drop-in - Tues 6th
Hosted by John Mole in Waterstone’s bookshop, Piccadilly, on Tues 6 Nov
Jalib event - Mon 19th
Taking place at Kings Place on Mon 19 Nov 2012
December
Shopping Pre-Christmas Drop-in - Tues 4th
Hosted by John Mole in Waterstone’s bookshop, Piccadilly
Please note that events are subject to confirmation and details may change.