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European Literature Night 2015: In Spoken Word

I'll be reading at this event, part of the London edition of European Literature Night 2015, taking place in the British Library on Wednesday 13 May. With thanks to all organising partners, especially Speaking Volumes Live Literature Productions and the Cyprus High Commission in London.



Hosted by Ava Vidal with Baloji, Xavier Baumaxa, Christodoulos Makris, Joelle Taylor and Kārlis Vērdiņš

 In the British Library, Entrance Hall
On Wednesday 13 May 2015 from 19.00-20.30


Telling the stories of the continent through the universal rhythm of poetry, a host of Europe’s most vibrant poets and spoken word artists gather together for one night only to share their work. Wide-ranging in theme and style, criss-crossing the local and the global, the personal and the public, there is something for everyone to enjoy, as well as the underlying music of the words which connects us all.

13 May 2015, 19:00 - 20:45
Entrance Hall
The British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

Tickets: £10.00 / £8.00 / £7.00 - Book Here

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