# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Live Poetry Book Club - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A morning poetry book club celebrating black & mixed heritage writers, with live performances + free booksAbout this EventWelcome to the third year of the sold out, Live Poetry Book Club, a morning summer book club exploring and celebrating live readings from black + mixed heritage writers, curated and hosted by writer Rebecca Tantony.For those who love nothing more than reading a good book (ones that move us and inspire us and allow us to see the world differently) and for those who adore listening to a writer bring their work into being through performance, at each of these unique events we will listen to the poet read their work in person, then take their collections home to enjoy afterwards.For our first event of the season we have the incredible Dr Edson Burton.Dr Edson Burton is a writer, historian, curator, and host. Edson began his writing career in 2005 having completed his PhD thesis since then he has become a prolific writer of audio, and live drama. His most recent play includes the listening journey Duppy Hunter produced by Tamasha Theatre, Coney and the Trinity Centre Bristol. His audio dramas include the acclaimed R4 drama series Deacon starring Don Warrington. Edson has won the Tinniswood Prize for best audio drama script in 2025 for his adaption of Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe. He is the author of the poetry collections, Seasoned, and Witness. # He has supported Roger McCough, Simon Armitage, and John Agard. As part of his academic and creative life, Edson has interviewed activists, artists, film makers such Don Letts, Raoul Peck, Saul Williams and Ytasha Womack. A versatile host he can bring the noise at a music festival or balance the energies of an arts conference. Edson’s academic specialisms include: Black Religiosity, Bristol and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Black History in the USA, Cultural Continuities between Africa & the New World, Race and Representation. His numerous television credits include African Queens produced by Jada Pinkett Smith and Netflix 2023. Edson is part of the Bristol Black film collective Come the Revolution, he is a board member of Lyra and Afrika Eye film festivals. He is currently working a new audio drama, a libretto, and various screen writing projects.And amazing muscian ZENA Ahmed. Fusing the sounds of folk and neo-soul with sharp, relatable lyrics, ZENA has become an ever growing talent on the South-West music scene. With her value placed in poignant and honest lyricism and a love for experimentation with instrumental arrangement and genre mixing, ZENA finds power in connecting with audiences through performance. She’s performed at popular Bristol venues such as Thekla and The Fleece, as well as a range of festivals that includes ValleyFest, Victorius Festival and AnExperience Festival. ZENA has 4 singles out on streaming services, including her whimsical country and pop inspired debut release “The Bedbugs,” written about growing bored of meaningless routine. Her latest release “Where The Dead Things Lay” has been featured on Jazz FM and flourishes as the lead single from collective Bristol album, “Something In The Water.” FFO: Lianne La Havas, Laura Marling, Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen10:30 am-12:00 pm, MMI St Agnes. You can book now via the ticket link on this page.So come, one and all, join us at the MMI St Agnes for this final very special morning of language.Tickets are just £5 and include a free poetry book of the writer's work and free refreshments.Concessions available, no questions asked, just reach outChildren and babies welcome, but please be aware content won't be censored and may not be age appropriate.Made possible through Arts Council Uk and EmblazeEMBLAZE (@EMBLAZEUK) / XEmblaze (@emblaze.uk) • Instagram photos and videosemblazeuk (@emblazeuk) | TikTokhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjD1ZCfF6fU - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-agnes/the-live-poetry-book-club/100001987811461592 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, festivals, music, theatre, performances, music-festivals, sports, business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: St Agnes - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Agnes MMI - The Miners & Mechanics' Institute - **lat**: 50.31005409999999 - **long**: -5.203399599999999 - **full address**: St Agnes MMI - The Miners & Mechanics' Institute, 18 Vicarage Road, St Agnes, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Live Poetry Book Club - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b374eb2bfa1b8f2d09e7bd60e95d4d97d5939fdbac6f091306c6f9181b01ed74-rimg-w1200-h1527-dcf3eeeb-gmir.jpg?v=1777387030 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Live Poetry Book Club being held? - **A:** The Live Poetry Book Club takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at St Agnes MMI - The Miners & Mechanics' Institute, 18 Vicarage Road, St Agnes, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Live Poetry Book Club? - **A:** The Live Poetry Book Club is organized by Rebecca Tantony. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Live Poetry Book Club is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St Agnes, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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