Sizzling poetry performances inspired by Manchester arts magazine Citizen 32.
Censorship, Race, Sexuality, Home/Homelessness, Class, War and Peace. Back in the early 2000s radical poetry and arts magazine Citizen 32 platformed marginalised writers so they could discuss topics & issues that continue to sear through our public and private lives today. Earlier this year founding editor John G Hall continued his efforts to raise voices ignored by the mainstream through a series of creative writing workshops based on the magazine.
This event is a showcase of some of the work produced in the workshops and a reflection on the period documented. John G Hall will open the event with a short history of Citizen 32.
So come along to Manchester Poetry Library for an evening of exhilarating writing. Plus learn more about our 2-year heritage project Hard Pressed exploring the work of Manchester’s small presses, 1975-2010.
Doors open 5.45pm for a prompt start
Programme:
- 6:00pm #HardPressed Intro by Heena Patel + Citizen 32 Intro by John G Hall
- 6:20pm Citizen 32 Workshop Readings
- 7:05pm Interval
- 7:15pm Manchester Writers Showcase (featuring Identity Writers)
- 8pm Finish
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