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"Intimate evening of vibrant words and sounds from Bristol eco-poet Tjawangwa Dema - reading from her new illustrated collection with music behind the decks from Ifeoluwa."
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A event held at Strange Brew on Friday 22nd April. The event starts at 19:30.
“Here is the line between man and man / and nature / man-made / as all false boundaries are.”
This Earth Day, Bristol indie publisher No Bindings are very excited to welcome you to the launch of Tjawangwa Dema's “unforgettable” new collection of ecopoetry: 'an/other pastoral'.
Hosted by No Bindings
Reading by Tjawangwa Dema
Q&A with Tjawangwa Dema & Heather Marks
Music provided by Ifeoluwa
Tickets available from Headfirst
*
About the book:
History, belonging and race converge with climate crisis, ecosystems and care in these startling and vibrant poems by Tjawangwa Dema. With illustrations by Tebogo Cranwell, and a foreword by Chris Abani, 'an/other pastoral' is a compelling collection that refuses easy representations of where nature can be found, and what it means to be human now.
About the author:
Tjawangwa Dema is the author of two books of poetry, most recently 'The Careless Seamstress' which won the Sillerman First Book Prize. She is an Honorary Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol.
Praise for 'an/other pastoral':
Vivid, engaging and highly inventive, [...] an extraordinarily assured and deeply moving new collection that will stand as one of the very finest new books of poetry for years to come.
—John Burnside
This collection is a powerful expression of a diasporic African ecopoetics. With an intense vision and unique voice, Tjawangwa Dema poignantly addresses themes of racial, environmental, food, animal, and climate justice.
—Craig Santos Perez
Precise and unforgettable.
—Jessica J Lee
*
Further event details:
7.30pm - Doors
8pm - Readings and Q&A chaired by Heather Marks, followed by book-signing and music from Ifeoluwa until 10pm
Bristol independent bookshop Gloucester Road Books will be selling the book on the night.
There is a bar offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as teas, coffees and bar snacks
Tickets
Tickets are available to purchase from Headfirst
£6 full price ticket: for those with a stable income, able to comfortably cover all their essential needs
- or -
Pay What You Can: for those who have low or no income
Please choose what to pay based on your financial circumstances. We want to ensure this event is accessible to everyone who wants to attend, while ensuring the essential costs can be covered.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Venue COVID19 Policy
As a result of the government’s relaxation of Plan B rules on Covid-19 which came into effect on January 27 2022 Strange Brew will no longer be requiring proof of negative lateral flow / PCR test / vaccination passport for entry. Please do not attend if you are showing symptoms of Covid-19 or are a close contact with a positive case.
Accessibility
The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible throughout with a separate accessible WC, an ambulant WC and all-gender WC facilities.
For any specific access requirements, please email [email protected]
There will be one person on the door throughout the event.
Getting to Strange Brew
Strange Brew is located in Bristol City Centre on Fairfax Street. underneath NCP car park
Buses: All bus routes come to the centre, the nearest bus stops are Nelson Street (approx 1 minute walk) or The Haymarket (approx 5 minute walk)
Trains: Nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads (15 min walk / 6 min cycle)
Parking: NCP car park on Fairfax Street. Limited on-street paid parking may be available
Booking with Headfirst
Ticket booking is via Headfirst. Please note that Headfirst is a third-party service that is not owned or managed by No Bindings. Please review Headfirst’s terms and conditions and Privacy Policy as we do not accept any responsibility or liability for the policies. You can read No Bindings’ Privacy policy on the No Bindings website.
Entry requirements:
This Earth Day, Bristol indie publisher No Bindings are very excited to welcome you to the launch of Tjawangwa Dema's “unforgettable” new collection of ecopoetry: 'an/other pastoral'.
Hosted by No Bindings
Reading by Tjawangwa Dema
Q&A with Tjawangwa Dema & Heather Marks
Music provided by Ifeoluwa
Tickets available from Headfirst
*
About the book:
History, belonging and race converge with climate crisis, ecosystems and care in these startling and vibrant poems by Tjawangwa Dema. With illustrations by Tebogo Cranwell, and a foreword by Chris Abani, 'an/other pastoral' is a compelling collection that refuses easy representations of where nature can be found, and what it means to be human now.
About the author:
Tjawangwa Dema is the author of two books of poetry, most recently 'The Careless Seamstress' which won the Sillerman First Book Prize. She is an Honorary Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol.
Praise for 'an/other pastoral':
Vivid, engaging and highly inventive, [...] an extraordinarily assured and deeply moving new collection that will stand as one of the very finest new books of poetry for years to come.
—John Burnside
This collection is a powerful expression of a diasporic African ecopoetics. With an intense vision and unique voice, Tjawangwa Dema poignantly addresses themes of racial, environmental, food, animal, and climate justice.
—Craig Santos Perez
Precise and unforgettable.
—Jessica J Lee
*
Further event details:
7.30pm - Doors
8pm - Readings and Q&A chaired by Heather Marks, followed by book-signing and music from Ifeoluwa until 10pm
Bristol independent bookshop Gloucester Road Books will be selling the book on the night.
There is a bar offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as teas, coffees and bar snacks
Tickets
Tickets are available to purchase from Headfirst
£6 full price ticket: for those with a stable income, able to comfortably cover all their essential needs
- or -
Pay What You Can: for those who have low or no income
Please choose what to pay based on your financial circumstances. We want to ensure this event is accessible to everyone who wants to attend, while ensuring the essential costs can be covered.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Venue COVID19 Policy
As a result of the government’s relaxation of Plan B rules on Covid-19 which came into effect on January 27 2022 Strange Brew will no longer be requiring proof of negative lateral flow / PCR test / vaccination passport for entry. Please do not attend if you are showing symptoms of Covid-19 or are a close contact with a positive case.
Accessibility
The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible throughout with a separate accessible WC, an ambulant WC and all-gender WC facilities.
For any specific access requirements, please email [email protected]
There will be one person on the door throughout the event.
Getting to Strange Brew
Strange Brew is located in Bristol City Centre on Fairfax Street. underneath NCP car park
Buses: All bus routes come to the centre, the nearest bus stops are Nelson Street (approx 1 minute walk) or The Haymarket (approx 5 minute walk)
Trains: Nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads (15 min walk / 6 min cycle)
Parking: NCP car park on Fairfax Street. Limited on-street paid parking may be available
Booking with Headfirst
Ticket booking is via Headfirst. Please note that Headfirst is a third-party service that is not owned or managed by No Bindings. Please review Headfirst’s terms and conditions and Privacy Policy as we do not accept any responsibility or liability for the policies. You can read No Bindings’ Privacy policy on the No Bindings website.
Entry requirements:
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