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"Sell out warning! Inarguably the best dub poet this side of Linton Kwesi Johnson, Roger Robinson hosts a workshop for inspiring / aspiring writers to celebrate James Baldwin’s 100th birthday from beyond the grave."
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A event on Saturday 27th July. The event starts at 15:00.
Conversations with Baldwin: Writers Workshop with Roger Robinson
T.S Eliot prize-winning poet Roger Robinson leads this writing workshop for writers of the Global Majority as part of the Conversations with Baldwin festival at Bristol Beacon on Saturday 27th July 2024.
‘Conversations with Baldwin: Writers Workshop with Roger Robinson’ is presented in collaboration by Words of Colour and Raise the Bar, and is part of the wider Conversations with Baldwin festival taking place across the UK which celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer and activist James Baldwin (1924 - 1987).
Conversations with Baldwin is produced by Words of Colour and supported by Bristol City Council’s Originator’s Fund and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Saturday 27th July 2024
3pm - 5pm
Bristol Beacon
PWYC £12 / £10 (£8 Concessions)
16+ accompanied. Wheelchair accessible.
⭐ WORDS OF COLOUR ⭐
Words of Colour is an award-winning creative change agency that creates alternative pathways and sustainable opportunities for writers, creatives, entrepreneurs and communities of colour to thrive, for unheard stories to be told, and underrepresented talent to shine.
Feedback to 2023’s Conversations with Baldwin festival
‘This was so life-affirming and encouraging… a truly loving, generous space.’
‘An incredible line up of powerful, brave and incredibly creative performers.’
‘So wonderful. So important. The world needs more of this ALL THE TIME.’
⭐ RAISE THE BAR ⭐
The South West's leading live poetry night, running blockbuster spoken word events in Bristol and beyond since 2014.
‘From top to bottom, one of my all time favourite shows’ – Shane Koyczan
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
'Out-loud reactions are encouraged…shaking off traditional theatre etiquette' – Bristol 24/7
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
T.S Eliot prize-winning poet Roger Robinson leads this writing workshop for writers of the Global Majority as part of the Conversations with Baldwin festival at Bristol Beacon on Saturday 27th July 2024.
‘Conversations with Baldwin: Writers Workshop with Roger Robinson’ is presented in collaboration by Words of Colour and Raise the Bar, and is part of the wider Conversations with Baldwin festival taking place across the UK which celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer and activist James Baldwin (1924 - 1987).
Conversations with Baldwin is produced by Words of Colour and supported by Bristol City Council’s Originator’s Fund and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Saturday 27th July 2024
3pm - 5pm
Bristol Beacon
PWYC £12 / £10 (£8 Concessions)
16+ accompanied. Wheelchair accessible.
⭐ WORDS OF COLOUR ⭐
Words of Colour is an award-winning creative change agency that creates alternative pathways and sustainable opportunities for writers, creatives, entrepreneurs and communities of colour to thrive, for unheard stories to be told, and underrepresented talent to shine.
Feedback to 2023’s Conversations with Baldwin festival
‘This was so life-affirming and encouraging… a truly loving, generous space.’
‘An incredible line up of powerful, brave and incredibly creative performers.’
‘So wonderful. So important. The world needs more of this ALL THE TIME.’
⭐ RAISE THE BAR ⭐
The South West's leading live poetry night, running blockbuster spoken word events in Bristol and beyond since 2014.
‘From top to bottom, one of my all time favourite shows’ – Shane Koyczan
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
'Out-loud reactions are encouraged…shaking off traditional theatre etiquette' – Bristol 24/7
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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