Thursday 9th of March, 7.30pm. Poetry Bites. The MAC, Birmingham
John Siddique’s poetry has at its heart the themes of communication, storytelling and what it means to be human at this point in time. He is a British poet who subtly draws on his Irish and Indian heritage to straddle the complications of today’s society. His writing charts a middle course between emotion and intellect, confession and “spin”, intuition and factuality. His work has appeared in numerous publications in the UK and abroad. His many commissions and residencies include Ilkley & Ledbury Festivals, New Writing Partnership, HMYOI Wetherby, The Lowry, and BBC Manchester. He mentors and teaches creative writing, and acts as a consultant, privately and for many institutions, including Arts Council of England, The Arvon Foundation & The Poetry Society.
"John Siddique is a powerful, arresting and provocative new poetic voice" - Gavin Wallace - Head of Literature, Scottish Arts Council
Poetry Bites also includes floor spots where people can share their own poetry with an appreciative audience. If you would like to read your own work, please arrive a bit earlier to book a floor spot.
Please note, this is the last Poetry Bites in the series; if you want them to continue following Sibyl Ruth's change of job - she's been organising them and is now moving on - make sure you let the MAC know by post, email or leaving a note after your visit.
What does MAC stand for? The Midlands Arts Centre.
Where's the MAC? Click here to visit the MAC website for more details on John Siddique's reading and how to find the venue.
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4 comments:
I'm booked for this one. See you there?
Hi Leeloo
Unfortunately not. I was planning to go but my second eldest daughter is out at a GCSE drama coursework event on Thursday night and my husband - who's an English teacher - is also out at a parents' evening and won't be back until nine-ish. So I'm stuck in with the younger kids, not being the sort who farms out babysitting to non-family members.
But I'll be thinking of you all there at the MAC, with envy, with terrible envy ...
And I would have liked to meet John Siddique, hear him read. Do post up a comment when you get back, let me know how it went, if you have time.
Jane
Actually, I take it all back. My daughter's drama thing is tonight, so although transport is a little tricky, I may be able to get up to Birmingham tomorrow night. Fingers crossed!
I did go in the end and it was a good evening at the MAC. Full write-up to follow soon!
Jane
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