The Essex Poetry Festival presents entertainment from some of the most exciting poets in the U. K.
Evening:
Helen Ivory, Martyn Crucefix & Pascale Petit.
Plus George Szirtes introduces the Open Poetry Competition winners
7pm

Afternoon:
Martin Figura's 'Whistle', is the deeply personal story of his mother's death at the hands of his father when he was nine years old.
This show presents his story with a mixture of poetry and story-telling alongside the skillful use of family photographs. Driven by Figura's warm stage presence and gentle humour, this show is a profound and uplifting experience. more

Essex Poets: Stuart Bowditch, Ken Champion & Suzanne Conway

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)

Box Office 01245 606505
Book Tickets Online 

For detailed timetable of day click here

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