On Thursday 27th April, 7:30pm
‘WORD PLAY’ AN EVENING WITH POETS JAMES NASH & JOHN SIDDIQUE
at Derby Room, Turnpike Centre, Civic Square, Leigh
James and John bring you an evening of beautiful, thought-provoking truths. Their collections ‘Coma Songs’ and ‘The Prize’ are gaining increasing acclaim. In this tour they read favourites poems from their books, along with new work. James Nash and John Siddique are men who are not afraid of being themselves in their writing and on stage. They complement each other brilliantly, sharing skills as weavers of words and performers.
“John Siddique's poems prove that heart-felt sentiment does not equal regressive ineptitude.” - Adam Field
“James Nash’s ‘Coma Songs’ illuminates wonderfully the small details and the large issues of life, love and language… magical, memorable poems: poignant yet rich with humour, and underpinned by a great humanity” Sarah Waters
£3 on the door
Please note also:
Sat 29th April 10am – 3.30pm
Family writing day with John Siddique at Warrington Museum
Using objects, clothing and your own life as starting points, poet John Siddique, will lead you through the process of creating personal poetry and texts. This workshop is for anyone who might like to have a go, whether you have never written before or are very experienced.
EDITOR: I've never heard of a family writing day like this and the 'bring your own clothing' bit sounds particularly intriguing ... I wonder what would happen if I turned up with a rubber catsuit or second-best undies. Would people stare? And what sort of poems would they generate?
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