"The Show Must Go On" in conversation with Lisa Ventura MBE

Name: "The Show Must Go On" in conversation with Lisa Ventura MBE
Start: 2025-04-03T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Script Haven

Schedule

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Script Haven | Worcester, EN

with special guests – Giovanni “Spoz” Esposito and Suz Winspear, hosted by Dan Burton
Mark your calendars for an evening of inspiration and creativity as Lisa Ventura MBE unveils her first published poetry collection, The Show Must Go On.
The event promises a memorable blend of storytelling and community; the book is a heartfelt and evocative collection that explores themes of resilience, loss, and hope.
Lisa’s poetry delves into her personal journey of overcoming challenges, celebrating triumphs, and reflecting on pivotal historical events, such as the Twin Towers attack and the Aberfan disaster. Her work invites readers to discover their own strength and perseverance through life’s trials.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Lisa Ventura MBE, an accomplished poet, journalist, and cyber security specialist who has made significant contributions to the literary and tech worlds. So much so that not only has she won numerous awards for her work on the global stage in cyber security, but she was also awarded an MBE in King Charles III’s first birthday honours list in June 2023 for services to cyber security and diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion.
As a published and accomplished writer, brings her passion for storytelling and poetry to life.
The evening will feature:
: An engaging conversation with Lisa Ventura MBE as she talks about the inspiration
behind some of her poems included in the book, led by Dan Levi Burton.
: Special performances by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Giovanni "Spoz"
Esposito and former Worcestershire Poet Laureate Suz Winspear.
: A chance to purchase signed copies of the book.
Whether you are a poetry lover, a fan of Lisa's work, or simply looking for an inspiring evening, this event is not to be missed.