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Howl, the reading


On Saturday 5 March I will be reading at an event in London's Poetry Café celebrating the life and work of Allen Ginsberg. Participating poets have been invited to perform Ginsberg's poetry and/or their own material in demonstration of his wide, varied and ongoing influence.

The event was triggered by the European release of the film Howl. A list of some of the poets scheduled to read appears on the poster above; a late addition to the bill, I look forward to joining them.

Details:
The Poetry Café, 22 Betterton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2.
Saturday 5 March 2011, 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
Admission is free, places are limited.

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