An Evening with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage

Tuesday 27 May, 7:30pm at Derby Theatre, DE1 2NF

Kindly sponsored by Geldards

The UK Poet Laureate Simon Armitage returns to Derby Book Festival following his visit to our first Festival in 2015.  He introduces a selection of his own poems and answers questions from the audience. His latest book, Blossomise, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller and celebrates his ear for the music of language. Not to be missed, Simon Armitage will also read from his brand new poetry collection Dwell illustrated by Beth Munro out in May. 

Simon Armitage was born and grew up in West Yorkshire. His numerous prizes and awards, include the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry and an Ivor Novello for song-writing. He also writes extensively for television, theatre and radio. He was appointed UK Poet Laureate in 2019. Find out more about Simon here: www.simonarmitage.com

The event lasts for one hour including Q&A with the audience.  There will be no interval. The event will be followed by a book signing where you will have the opportunity to buy copies of Simon’s various books. 

'[His] caustic readings work splendidly’, Independent

‘A poet whose work is ambitious, accomplished and complex, as well as popular.’ Sunday Telegraph