Writers Kingston event #83 : Writers Kingston in London
Sound Poetry and Sonic Literature at The Poetry Society Cafe
December Thursday 5th 2024 : 7pm - Free Entry
Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton Street London, Covent Garden. London WC2H 9BX poetrysociety.org.uk/venue/poetry-cafe-2/
A night celebrating the potential of the human voice and live literature, in the grand tradition of Sound Poetry, Noise Making, Mouth Music and Improvised Vocalisation, all performed as new duets. In the Poetry Society’s home in the UK, in the heart of Covent Garden, this event explores how sound communicates before, and with, words. Featuring some extraordinary poets from across the UK, this celebration of liveness and collaboration will premiere 9 brand new works made for, or on, the night.
With duet sound poetry / sonic literature performances by
Phil Minton and Steven J Fowler
Serena Braida and Vilde Bjerke Torset
Will Rene and Emily Wood
Sylee Gore and Rushika Wick
Patrick Cosgrove and Benedict Taylor
Bob T Bright and Cameron Wade
Paul Hawkins and Julia Rose Lewis
Michael O’Mahony and Milo Thesiger-Meacham
Mischa Foster Poole and David Spittle