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Events at a glance 4 - 7 October 2012 Free Exhibition Ronald Duncan The Charles Causley Reading Literary Archive Central Library with Hilary Menos, Exeter 4-9pm Christopher To celebrate the launch of Southgate & the Ronald Duncan Archive at the University of Exeter, Julie-ann Rowell a sample exhibition will

Thur 4th October

Exeter and Devon Institution

7-9pm £6 (£5 concession) An evening of readings from three acclaimed south west poets to celebrate National Poetry Day

Fri 5th October Exeter University PhD Reading: Eleanor Rees, Jacky Tarleton, Jaime Robles & James Simpson Exeter Central Library

4-5pm FREE Andy Brown presents some of the talented PhD poets from the Exeter University Creative Writing department.

be on display in Exeter Central Library. A poet and playwright, Duncan lived at Welcombe in north Devon all his writing life. The display will include manuscripts and photographs of material from the archive that shows his friendship with poets T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound, his meeting with Rabindranath Tagore, and his working friendship with Benjamin Britten. The Ronald Duncan Literary Foundation (RDLF) is a charity that supports literary and cultural events in the South West.

an exclusive preview of her Devon themed poems, commissioned by Wordquest Devon. Anthony will read from his latest collection, ‘Riddance’ (Worple Press 2012).

Sat 6th October

Visual Poetry The Ronald Duncan Reading Childrens’ Workshop with Fiona Benson Spacex Gallery & Anthony Wilson 11am-1pm £5 (no fee for Exeter Central Library 7-9pm £6 (£5 concession) Join two South West poets for readings from exciting new work. Fiona will give

accompanying adults)

Work with artist Jenny Mellings to compose a poem then make it into a visual artwork with


various materials, textures and forms either 2D or 3D. Your work will be displayed in the atrium of the gallery for the duration of the festival. This workshop is for 6-11 year olds, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket price includes all materials and refreshments. Spacex, 45 Preston Street Exeter EX1 1DF www.spacex.org.uk

Lucy English Page to Stage Workshop Exeter Central Library 11.30am-1.30pm £6 (£5 concessions) Would you like to know how to be more confident on stage? Would you like to know how to create a poem suitable for performance? In this workshop poet and tutor Lucy English will show you how to make your poetry zing. We will look at some basic performance techniques and some tips of how to make a lasting impression on your audience. So, combat

your nerves and come on down! Bring a poem you have already written to this workshop as a starting point for your discovery. For further information, please contact gina@ applesandsnakes.org

Book Launch: ‘The Chongololo Club’ by Graham Burchell Exeter Central Library 2pm FREE Join us for the regional launch of South West poet Graham Burchell’s vibrant new collection. ‘The Chongolo Club’ is a stunning recreation of the poet’s time in Zambia in the 1980s.

Don Paterson & Andy Brown Exeter Phoenix Voodoo Lounge 5-7pm £6 An evening of poetry from visiting poet Don Paterson, and Director of the Creative Writing Department at Exeter University, Andy Brown.

Sun 7th October Fringe Exeter Poetry Slam 2012

Bike Shed Theatre 7.30pm £3 Grand Bard of Exeter Jackie Juno and Bard of Exeter ‘The’ Jon Freeman host the third Exeter Poetry Slam. 12 of the finest poetic performers in the South West go head-to-head in the 3rd installment of this annual competition. The prizes are a closely guarded secret (that means we haven’t quite decided yet) but they’ll definitely include a spot of mentoring and some free CDs from Gina Sherman of Apples and Snakes - the UK’s leading performance poetry organisation. Performance, content and audience reaction will be judged by Gina Sherman, Express and Echo Poetry Correspondent Morwenna Griffiths and last year’s slam winner Tim King. 12 contestants, 3 rounds, 1 winner. For full rules and to apply to take part, please email: slam@speakinsong.co.uk


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The festival bookshop will be run at Exeter Central Library during events by Waterstone’s, Exeter Roman Gate.


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