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Ledbury Poetry Critics x SBWN: Poetry in Translation Q+A Panel – 10th June 2021
May 27, 2021June 11, 2021

Ledbury Poetry Critics x SBWN: Poetry in Translation Q+A Panel – 10th June 2021

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This Q+A Panel Event is a must-see for those interested in poetry criticism and poetry in translation.

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How Classical Persian Poetry Can Lift Us Through Life’s Difficulties
April 13, 2021July 5, 2021

How Classical Persian Poetry Can Lift Us Through Life’s Difficulties

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The most famous Persian poets (Rumi, Hafiz, Ferdowsi) were writing just under a thousand years ago. Why are they needed more than ever?

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Music and Poetry Workshop with Bee Asha Singh
March 24, 2021April 16, 2021

Music and Poetry Workshop with Bee Asha Singh

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This Music and Poetry workshop focuses on creative writing to your favourite songs.

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SBWN Spoken Word Night Film Premiere (Watch Now)
February 3, 2021October 27, 2021

SBWN Spoken Word Night Film Premiere (Watch Now)

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We’re delighted to host our first public reading of 2021! Courtney Stoddart is joined by seven poets, Nasim Rebecca Asl, Sabrina Latif, Clementine E. Burnley, Wendy Law, Kamala Santos, Bee Asha and Andrew ‘Ace’ Bamusi.

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November 17, 2020July 5, 2021

After he leaves: a poem on love under lockdown

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A poem by Bee Asha that explores how our awareness of physical touch has changed in lockdown, our inner anxieties left untold and the dramatic reactions that can come from such an unprecedented situation.

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