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2012 Dreams
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Works in various media exploring the themes of courage, determination, equality and inspiration embodied in the Paralympic Games, by children from the borough of Richmond.
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14 Jun30 Sep From Jun 14, Tue–Sat 1pm–5.30pm, Sun 2pm–5.30pm, ends Sep 30 The Stables Gallery, Twickenham
The Aeneid: A Journey: Magdalen College School Theatre Academy
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6 Jul8 Jul Jul 6, 7.30pm, Jul 7, 4pm, Jul 8, 6.30pm The Oxford Playhouse, Oxford
Alice Oswald
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Reading by Festival poet Alice Oswald, winner of the 2009 Hawthornden Prize. Part of St Magnus Festival.
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23 Jun 11am Stromness Parish Church, Stromness
25 Jun 11am King Street Hall, Kirkwall
Andrew Greig & Tom Pow: The Coast and the Villages
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Novelist and poet Andrew Greig is in conversation with author Tom Pow. Part of East Neuk Festival.
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28 Jun 5.30pm Smugglers Inn Hotel, Anstruther
Anna Beecher: Scratch
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Work in progress on a piece about the myths and mysteries of death, which makes use of visual theatre and poetry.
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7 Jun9 Jun Jun 7–9, 7pm Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11
Arran and Beyond
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Words from the redoubtable Jackie Kay and local poets, and music from local musicians, plus the McLellan Poetry Competition Awards. Part of McLellan Arts Festival.
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31 Aug 8pm Brodick Town Hall, Isle of Arran
As Others See Us
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Quernstance present an exploration of Scotland during Burns' time through music and songs of the 18th century and readings from letters and journals. Part of Burns an' a' That.
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30 May 7.30pm Council Chambers, Ayr
Ash Dickinson: Slinky Espadrilles
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Multiple slam champion and performance poet reads from his debut collection.
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2 Jun 8pm The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
At The Drop Of A Cat & Keep It Under Your Hat
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6 Jul7 Jul Jul 6 & 7, 7.30pm Titchfield Festival Theatre, Fareham
Book Launch: Colin Poole and Tawona Sithole
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Two Glasgow-based poets launch their new collections, Verse Versus the Bourgoisie and In Living Spirit, with a night of spoken word and music.
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31 May 6.30pm CCA, Glasgow
Budding Burns Stars
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The chance to create and star in a film about Robert Burns and his pals. Ages 6+.
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2 Jun3 Jun Sat & Sun 2–4pm Be Enchanted, Ayr
Budding Gardeners
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Explore Wordsworth's childhood garden, chat to the staff about fruit and vegetables, enjoy some poetry and relax.
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23 Jul30 Jul Jul 23, 30, 11.30am–1.30pm, last adm 4pm
6 Aug27 Aug Mon 11.30am–1.30pm, last adm 4pm
3 Sep Sep 3, 11.30am–1.30pm, last adm 4pm
4 Jun Jun 4, 11.30am–1.30pm
National Trust: Wordsworth House, Cockermouth
Burns an' a' That! Festival
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One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more unusual events, all linked to Burns.
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30 May3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, Ayrshire
Caesura
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A night of poetry, performance and spoken word.
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29 Jun 8pm
With performances from slam champion Kevin Cadwallander, Peter Manson (famed for his experimental…
The White Horse, Edinburgh
Café Voices
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A relaxed session of oral storytelling, poetry by memory, music and song.
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13 Jun 7pm
Storyteller Lilian Ross hosts an evening of stories of the nice and the nasty, entitled 'Thorns and Roses'.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Carol Ann Duffy With Ann Gray & John Sampson
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1 Jun Jun 1, 7.30pm Sterts Theatre, Liskeard
Caroline Carver And Alyson Hallett
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The poets recite some of their works, plus open mic sessions for budding writers.
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28 Jun Jun 28, 7.30pm Exeter Phoenix, Exeter
Carrie Etter: Uncut Poets
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The poet recites some of her work, plus an open mic session for budding wordsmiths.
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31 May May 31, 7.30pm Exeter Phoenix, Exeter
Catstrand Open Stage
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Poets, singers, songwriters and anyone else who has a party turn up their sleeves are welcome to this open stage night. Price includes a glass of wine.
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20 Jun 7pm The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Community Spirit and Diversity
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Experience a variety of world cultures and celebrate the lives of refugees living in Glasgow, with an afternoon of art, dance, theatre, poetry, stories, music and food from more than ten countries. Part of Refugee Week.
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23 Jun Noon Destiny Centre, Glasgow
Cracking On: Picnic Poetry
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A picnic and some poetry, taking in the positive sides of ageing with verse from AC Clarke, Margaret Christie, Joy Howard, Eleanor Livingstone, Helena Nelson, Sheila Templeton and Margaret Wood. Bring or buy a sandwich and meet on the back green of An Clachan café in Kelvingrove Park. Booking is essential.
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11 Jul Noon An Clachan, Glasgow
The Davidson Chalmers Write On! Writing Competition Awards
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The Scottish Borders' most talented young poets accept their awards.
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16 Jun
(Over-9s only) 11am
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Day Workshop: Sufi Mystic Poetry and Storytelling Since Prophet Muhammed
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This workshop examines the development of Sufi mystic poetry and storytelling over the past 1,000 years. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
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16 Jun 9.30am The Augustine Church, Edinburgh
The Dead Poets Slam
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Local performance poets morph into their literary heroes as they honour and remix classic poetry for a slam audience. The competition's open to everyone, with prizes to be won and props, costumes and theatrics encouraged. Email inkyfingersedinburgh@gmail.com to take part and claim your poetry alter ego in advance.
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20 Jun 8pm City Café, Edinburgh
The Deil’s Awa Wi’ Th’ Exciseman
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Gerard Carruthers, Professor of Scottish Literature at Glasgow University, leads an evening celebrating Robert Burns, with performances of poems and songs as well as a look at the publication of the Kilmarnock Edition and Burns’ career as an exciseman. Part of Booked! Festival of Words.
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31 May 7.30pm Dumbarton Library, Dumbarton

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