Books, Poetry

The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.

• Written by: Murray Lachlan Young

Windswept Productions presents Murray Lachlan Young's verse drama, set to a 1990s soundtrack, in which mayhem ensues when a couple invite their oldest friends down to the South West from London to help celebrate their wedding anniversary.

Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.

• Written by: Hannah Jane Walker

Poet Hannah Jane Walker and theatre-maker Chris Thorpe examine the moment of dawning horror as you realise the implications of a bad mistake.

A writing workshop suitable for writers at any stage in their career. Each session includes discussion, reading and writing of poems.

The Scottish Borders' most talented young poets accept their awards. Ages 9+.

Are you ready? First-timers, and stage-virgins, perform alongside featured and published acts in just about the only place you can get a lucky-dip of the best poets and writers around. KID, is a platform for all poets and spoken word artists. It is the brainchild of Chimne Suleyman a writer and poet, and host Dylan Sage…

The prize-winning poet gives a talk about his experiences as a writing, including a look at his latest collection, A Hundred Doors.

Poetry discussion forum with no preparation or previous knowledge required, focusing on a different poet each month.

Two of the pillars of contemporary music come together for an intimate evening of poetry, music and song in tribute to their friend, the great Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg. Punk poet and provocateur Patti Smith performs both her own and Ginsberg’s poetry, with accompaniment and solo pieces for piano from founding…

Monthly poetry gathering (formerly Poetry Aberdeen) which features the occasional book launch, open floor session and special guest.

Regular local poetry meet, with readings of thought-provoking new verse and live music.

An age-free arts festival with music, literature and spoken word, visual art and crafts, film and theatre as well as a programme of talks and debates. 2013 promises intimate venues, rising stars, unique collaborations, participation and mental stimulation.

Writer, perfume expert and jogger Alex Musgrave talks about his life in poetry and scent (he's Business Manager of Penhaligon's), with a chance to smell the perfumes he mentions. Ages 16+. Booking is essential.

A session with the immensely talented poet and editor Christopher Reid, winner of the 2009 Costa Book Award for his collection A Scattering, written as a tribute to his late wife.

Biennial arts festival with a focus on contemporary visual arts that combines an open call for submissions with invited guests to inspire new work and includes internationally-recognised artists. The programme, which also includes music, workshops and artists’ talks, utilises unused buildings and exterior spaces in and…

World-class, critically-acclaimed music, art and literature converge on this corner of Fife. Though chamber music remains at the heart of the programme, the festival's most varied selection yet includes musical surprises, international authors and imaginative art-works, all located in quirky venues.

A spectacular Burns Night celebration featuring a cast of over 2000, original music and giant puppets on a parade to celebrate Homecoming Scotland 2014 and Burns Night.

The award-winning American singer-songwriter and poet preforms her best known punk-rock hit alongside a selection of her poetry.

The performer, writer and star of CBeebie's Rhyme Rocket presents an interactive show incorporating magic lantern, shadow puppetry and live poetry.

Tadeusz Rósewicz is the most celebrated living Polish author, the great 'anti-poet' who has succeeded in writing poetry after Auschwitz. We celebrate the British publication of his masterpiece Mother Departs with readings, music and film by actors, poets, critics and friends. Featuring the acclaimed poets George…

The UK's sharpest poets, storytellers and comedians perform with jaw-dropping improvised soundtracks and films from the genre-hopping Tongue Fu Band and East London design studio CR&D. One of London's liveliest and largest spoken word shows, it is a riotous experiment in live literature, music, film and improvisation.