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Write Queer London: February events
When: Thursday, 02/02/2012, 14:00
Where: Various venues
Costs: MANY FREE EVENTS
Bookings:
07581 176 708Bookings Link:
http://www.http://untoldlondon.org.uk/blog/read/write_queer_london_festival_has_landed_discovering_gay_histories_across_lonKindly supported by the Arts Council and the Museum of London, Write Queer London is running talks, tours and creative writing workshops in some of London's most beautiful historical spaces.
Discover gay history in museums across the capital - hear talks on subjects from gay lives in 50s Daily Express Land, gay spirituality, Jewish gay lives -- and at the British Museum on 19th January, get a full picture of the sweep of 4,000 years of gay history.
Poets and writers including Shaun Levin, John McCullough, Peter Daniels, Cherry Smyth and Rommi Smith will be helping you find your own poetic voice. Beginners very welcome - work in groups if you are shy!
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A Tribute to Adonis
When: Friday, 03/02/2012, 11 am
Where: The Mosaic Rooms
Costs: Exhibition free, £8/£5 for talks
Bookings:
020 7370 9990Bookings Link:
http://www.mosaicrooms.org/a-tribute-to-adonis/A major tribute to the great Syrian poet Adonis, including an exhibition of his stunning drawings and a series of literary events.
Adonis is considered one of the most important figures in the Arabic literary history, and the Arab world’s greatest living poet. His work has spanned poetry, literary criticism and history, Sufism, politics and contemporary cultural affairs. His drawings are inspired by and include sections of poetry, handwritten in Arabic calligraphy and collaged with layers of found objects.
Exhibition open Tue-Sat 11-6pm
Open evening, 3 Feb
Arab Civilisation Beyond Monotheism, 4 Feb
Sufism vs Islam? Surrealism and Religion in Poetry, 7 Feb
Reflections on the Role of the Intellectual in Society, 8 Feb
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Book Launch: Leech, McGowan & Olsen
When: Friday, 10/02/2012, 7:30 pm
Where: Art Jericho, 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF
Costs: Free
Bookings:
Bookings Link:
http://www.myspace.com/backroompoetsBack Room Poets
present a poetry reading launching recent publications by our members:
Mark Leech: Chang'an Poems,
Jennifer A. McGowan: Life in Captivity,
David Olsen: New World Elegies.
Also featuring: Pat Winslow and Paul Surman.
And your chance to view the Art Jericho exhibition:
William Cotterill, A Tangle of Ghost & Matter.
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The Cosmos, The Cosmetics
When: Thursday, 16/02/2012, 7:45pm
Where: Ovalhouse
Costs: £14/ £10 /£7
Bookings:
020 7582 7680Bookings Link:
http://www.ovalhouse.comNick Field's powerful, resonant and intimate story tells of the struggle to find a place to belong as the 20th Century, from the monchrome of Goth clubs to the day-glo of New Age raves.
Woven with tales of an eccentric rural youth, lush poetic meditations on the nature of decorated and altered skin and delicious humour, this odyssey of discovery is Spoken Word theatre at its most thrilling.Running from 16th - 18th February
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China Inside Out
When: Thursday, 29/03/2012, 9.30am
Where: Free Word Centre 60 Farringdon Road London EC1R 3GA
Costs: Full day entry £20; £10 concessions
Bookings:
020 7324 2570Bookings Link:
http://www.freewordonline.com/events/What is the true story of contemporary Chinese literature? What stories do Chinese writers tell about their country - and what stories remain untold? What role do poets and novelists play in representing their country to fellow citizens, and to the outside world? And how accurate are the stories that we tell about China in the West?
A fascinating day-long programme of debates, readings, film screenings, food and music that will aim to improve our understanding of the freedom to write, and the freedom to read, in China. Featuring acclaimed Chinese authors Li Jianhong, Ma Jian, Ou Ning, and Xinran as well as expert editors and journalists
Join us for this amazing opportunity to gain an insight into Chinese writing and society.
Price includes light lunch and refreshments
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