How did it go?
Our 2023 programme ended with a lyrical and impactful performance with the legendary poet John Agard in the beautiful auditorium of Newcastle Theatre Royal. John Agard spoke of the power of words, how poems can appear from the everyday and we were treated to recitals of Goldilocks on CCTV, Windrush Child, Union Jack and Union Jill and many more of his brilliant poems. 800 children from Newcastle schools were engaged and captivated throughout, and we all loved joining in! Thanks to all who came and to Renaissance One who helped to make this performance possible.
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Every child attending this performance will receive a FREE book by either John Agard or Grace Nichols to take home and keep!
- Venue:
- Theatre Royal, Newcastle, NE1 6BR
- Date:
- Friday 17th November
- Time:
- 10:30 am
- Duration:
- Approx. 1 hour
- Age range:
- Years 5 and 6
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John Agard
John Agard is one of the most exciting, energetic and spellbinding readers you’ll ever hear, breathing passion and energy into each of his poems when he speaks them aloud. Born in British Guiana (now Guyana) in the Caribbean, John moved to Britain in the 1970’s and has written lots about what it was like to leave home. He now lives in Sussex with his wife, fellow poet (and Children’s Bookshow performer) Grace Nichols.
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