What's On Saturday 14th March in Bristol

Events on Saturday 14th March

“A guided tour of some key landmarks for the history and legacy of Romantic poets in Bristol. The walk will use smart technology to explore the city, its layered histories, its cultural complexity and the voices of its poets, past and present. You can download the free smartphone app ‘ROMANTIC BRISTOL: Writing the City’ in advance of the tour and find your way to Bristol, old and new. Part of #BristolPoeticCity.”
From: Romantic Bristol Walking Tour

“Curated by Liberated Words, these short poetry films will reflect on the current climate emergency as well as celebrate the natural world. Plus short discussion on the rising genre of poetry film and how artists and poets are responding to our changing environment. With Lucy English and Sarah Tremlett.”
From: Poetry and Climate | Film Screening

“Due to Danez Smith's postponement of their UK tour, this masterclass will now be led by the recent winner of the TS Eliot Prize for Poetry, Roger Robinson! We have also extended capacity, and put 5 extra tickets on sale.”
From: Roger Robinson: Writing Masterclass

“The Bristol Poetry Festival Slam is back, and these afternoon events co-presented with Hammer and Tongue will see some of the region’s finest poets and performers compete for a place in the evening’s grand slam final. Come along to cheer on the poets, and see which performers qualify for the Grand Final.”
From: Slam Qualifiers

“Lyra welcomes performances from Carrie Etter, Luke Kennard and Vik Shirley in an exploration of the prose poetry genre. The event will also feature a short panel about the role and definition of prose poetry, and an open mic element for any poets wishing to share their own prose poem. Open mic tickets must be purchased online in advance for this event.”
From: Prose Poetry: Performance + Open Mic