What's On Monday 17th May in Bristol

Events on Monday 17th May

“Join Bristol City poet Caleb Parkin in conversation with Madhu Krishnan, discussing the themes of reconnection, nature and poetry. What do we talk about when we talk about nature? Does nature really connect us, or does it also divide? Does “nature” even exist? In this conversation, we consider the ways in which poetry and nature intersect, and how the human and nonhuman environment is produced and reproduced, (be)laboured, (de)constructed and performed through language.”
From: Poetry and Reconnection

“Readings from all three recipients of the coveted 2020 Forward Prizes for Poetry: Caroline Bird for Best Collection, Will Harris for Best First Collection, and Malika Booker for Best Single Poem. Enjoy back-to-back readings of some of the finest works in UK poetry today, followed by a short discussion and Q&A with the writers.”
From: An Evening With Forward Prize Winners

“A screening of poetry films on the theme of Reconnection, curated by Liberated Words. Reconnection to landscape, the body, our history, family and heritage, during and before the pandemic. Artists featured include Kat Lyons, Rebecca Tantony, Helmi Stil, Helen Johnson, Edson Burton, and Francesco Garbo. Followed by a discussion and Q&A with Sarah Tremlett and Lucy English of Liberated Words.”
From: Reconnections: Film Screening

“How do we reconnect to our city’s history in a post-Colston statue, postpandemic society? This panel event will bring together writer and historian Edson Burton, poet and activist Lawrence Hoo, and DJ, singer and presenter Ngaio Anyia for a discussion on the power of poetry and art in radical change and connecting people. Join the trio as they delve into the history of radical BAME arts in Bristol, protest and dissent, and how these movements have contributed to the lifeblood of the city today.”
From: Art and Dissent: Bristol's Radical History

“From dub poets to punk poets to slam poets, the UK has for decades maintained a thriving culture of spoken word poetry. With the groundbreaking release of Routledge’s book Spoken Word in the UK this year, co-editors Dr Lucy English and Dr Jack McGowan and two of the contributing writers, Pete Bearder and Sundra Lawrence, join Lyra for a live discussion panel. Each speaker will deliver a short talk about their chapter, before joining in a wider discussion about the history and significance of Spoken Word in the UK.”
From: Spoken Word in the UK: Discussion Panel