The Essex Poetry Festival presents entertainment from some of the most exciting poets in the U. K.
Evening:
Lyrical dexterity, sly erotica & absurdist humour from George Szirtes, Annie Freud & Luke Kennard.
Plus Kathryn Symonds introduces the Open Poetry Competition winners
7pm

Afternoon:
Music and Poetry from Fen Song, blending the poems of Clare Crossman with the songs of Penni Mclaren Walker.
Essex Poets: Victor Tapner, Susan Grindley & Kayo Chingongi.
Plus your chance to perform on the festival stage at the Open Mic.
Doors open & Open Mic readers sign up 1pm
Eve: £8.50 (full price) £6.50 (conc)
Afternoon: £5.00 (full price) £3.50 (conc)

"This is what a Poetry Festival should be -- lively and serious, with a variety of events to exchange and celebrate poetry." Maurice Riordan