Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Sell out warning! Lyrafest presents a sensational reading and book signing from the crowd-crowned Poet Laureate of Twitter. Brian Bilston’s viral online verse and pithy humour took a 140 character mallet to the literary mould, ushering in a quiet, unintentional revolution in contemporary poetry consumption. "
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A event held at St George's Bristol on Saturday 26th April. The event starts at 13:00.
✅ Live Streamed (book a ‘Live Stream Ticket’ at checkout)
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Book here for premium seats in the Central Stalls
Tickets can also be booked via St. George's Bristol Box Office.
All Lyra Fest venues are wheelchair accessible. Our full 2025 Access Information Pack is available at www.lyrafest.com.
Date: Saturday 26th April 2025
Venue: St. George’s Bristol (Main Hall)
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Tickets: £10 (£12 solidarity, £8 concessions)
Brian Bilston
Sometimes referred to as the Banksy of poetry, Brian Bilston has generated a huge social media following of more than 500,000 loyal fans, drawn to his witty, powerful, and accessible work. This show will see him reading a selection of much beloved poems from across his bestselling collections, while showcasing new poems destined to take their place in books to come.
The event will be followed by a book signing.
Brian Bilston has published several bestselling volumes of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. He has also written collections of poetry for younger readers, including 50 Ways to Score a Goal, and his acclaimed poem Refugees has been made into an illustrated book for children.
‘A magician with words.’ The Guardian
Part of Lyra – Bristol Poetry Festival 2025
#LyraFest
Filters:
Live Event ✓
Online/Streamed ✓
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
️
Book here for premium seats in the Central Stalls
Tickets can also be booked via St. George's Bristol Box Office.
All Lyra Fest venues are wheelchair accessible. Our full 2025 Access Information Pack is available at www.lyrafest.com.
Date: Saturday 26th April 2025
Venue: St. George’s Bristol (Main Hall)
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Tickets: £10 (£12 solidarity, £8 concessions)
Brian Bilston
Sometimes referred to as the Banksy of poetry, Brian Bilston has generated a huge social media following of more than 500,000 loyal fans, drawn to his witty, powerful, and accessible work. This show will see him reading a selection of much beloved poems from across his bestselling collections, while showcasing new poems destined to take their place in books to come.
The event will be followed by a book signing.
Brian Bilston has published several bestselling volumes of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. He has also written collections of poetry for younger readers, including 50 Ways to Score a Goal, and his acclaimed poem Refugees has been made into an illustrated book for children.
‘A magician with words.’ The Guardian
Part of Lyra – Bristol Poetry Festival 2025
#LyraFest
Filters:
Live Event ✓
Online/Streamed ✓
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
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