People's Poetry Forum: Kate Ireland and Toria Garbutt - Contains Strong Language Festival

Here's an opportunity for you to perform a short poem in front of an audience, and to receive supportive feedback from professional poets.

If you're an amateur poet and keen to improve your craft, why not sign up for this session with Kate Ireland and Toria Garbutt.

Bring a duplicate copy of your poem and give it to them before the session starts, and they will select poems to be read out.

Each poem will be discussed by Testament and Concannon, its strengths highlighted and its areas for development noted.

Are you brave enough to join the People's Poetry Forum?Presented by the BBC and National Poetry CentreStart time: 11:30MRun time: 90 MinutesIf you wish to book a wheelchair space, or have any access-related requests, please contact our box office team on 0161 876 2015 to discuss your requirements and make your booking.Please note, a ticket booking confirmation does not guarantee your entry to this event.

Entrance will be granted on a first come, first serve basis on the day.