Poetry & Place - Contains Strong Language Festival

Poetry & Place: Liz Berry, Griot Gabriel & Len PenniePoetry offers a uniquely powerful way of describing the joys and the challenges of neighbourhood and community.

Meet three poets whose work is built from the places that shaped them.

Griot Gabriel is a Manchester poet whose award-winning poem ‘Where I'm From' pays homage to his local communities of Longsight and Ardwick: Liz Berry is an award-winning poet from the Black Country; and Len Pennie is a poet writing in both English and Scots who is passionate about the promotion of minoritised languages.Presented by the BBC and the National Poetry CentreStart time: 3:30pmRun time: 1 hourIf 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.