Beyond the Page: Poetry and Presses

Schedule

Thu Oct 09 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

National Centre for Writing | Norwich, EN

Advertisement
East Anglian poets Ramona Herdman, James McDermott, Jenny Pagdin, and Julia Webb take the spotlight in this special showcase celebrating the acclaimed independent publisher, Nine Arches Press.
Nine Arches is renowned for publishing some of the most exciting voices in contemporary poetry, with titles nominated for prestigious awards including the Forward Prizes, T.S. Eliot Prize, Michael Marks Award, Polari Prize, Laurel Prize, Jhalak Prize, and more.
Enjoy live readings from Ramona, James, Jenny, and Julia, and gain behind-the-scenes insight from Nine Arches publisher Jane Commane, who will compere the evening and discuss what makes an outstanding poetry collection.
This event also marks the first public reading from Julia Webb’s new collection, Grey Time.

In partnership with Poetry in Aldeburgh
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall, King Street,Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

National Centre for Writing

Host or Publisher National Centre for Writing

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Norwich

Creative Drift - Craft Group
Thu, 09 Oct at 10:30 am Creative Drift - Craft Group

21-23 Castle Meadow, NR1 3DH Norwich, United Kingdom

reDiscover - Hitchcock Season: Strangers On A Train (PG)
Thu, 09 Oct at 05:45 pm reDiscover - Hitchcock Season: Strangers On A Train (PG)

Cinema City, St Andrews St, NR24AD Norwich, United Kingdom

SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT
Beginners' pottery workshop - make a carved ceramic clock or wall decoration
Thu, 09 Oct at 06:00 pm Beginners' pottery workshop - make a carved ceramic clock or wall decoration

Walrus Ceramics

WORKSHOPS ART
Nature TV
Thu, 09 Oct at 06:00 pm Nature TV

Voodoo Daddy's

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Imperfect Storms: New Work From East Anglian Writers
Thu, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm Imperfect Storms: New Work From East Anglian Writers

Norwich Theatre Royal

ART LITERARY-ART
Dr John Cooper Clarke
Thu, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm Dr John Cooper Clarke

Epic Studios

NORWICH COMEDY CLUB: UP ON THE ROOF
Thu, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm NORWICH COMEDY CLUB: UP ON THE ROOF

Rooftop Gardens

COMEDY
A night of mediumship with Linda Rae
Thu, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm A night of mediumship with Linda Rae

The Oaklands Hotel, Thorpe, Norwich

Thu, 02 Oct at 05:00 pm Poets in the Cellar - Autumn Begins

The Bicycle Shop

ART LITERARY-ART
The Green Room Open Mic Night
Wed, 08 Oct at 06:00 pm The Green Room Open Mic Night

112-114 Magdalen Street, NR3 1JD Norwich, United Kingdom

OPEN-MIC PERFORMANCES
Beyond the Page: Poetry and Presses
Thu, 09 Oct at 06:30 pm Beyond the Page: Poetry and Presses

National Centre for Writing

ART LITERARY-ART
Dr John Cooper Clarke
Thu, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm Dr John Cooper Clarke

Epic Studios

Imperfect Storms: New Work From East Anglian Writers
Thu, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm Imperfect Storms: New Work From East Anglian Writers

Norwich Theatre Royal

ART LITERARY-ART
Electronic Music Open Mic Night Norfolk 57
Thu, 09 Oct at 07:30 pm Electronic Music Open Mic Night Norfolk 57

The Rumsey Wells

ART OPEN-MIC
Open Mic at the Brickmakers
Thu, 09 Oct at 07:30 pm Open Mic at the Brickmakers

The Brickmakers and B2 Norwich 2024

OPEN-MIC ENTERTAINMENT
Spoke presents Dr. John Cooper Clarke @ EPIC Studios
Thu, 09 Oct at 08:00 pm Spoke presents Dr. John Cooper Clarke @ EPIC Studios

Epic Studios

ART LITERARY-ART
Music, Words and Cake
Sat, 11 Oct at 02:00 pm Music, Words and Cake

23 Colegate, Norwich

MUSIC LIVE-MUSIC
Cafe Writers open Mic Night
Mon, 13 Oct at 07:30 pm Cafe Writers open Mic Night

Maddermarket Theatre

OPEN-MIC ART
SPOKE presents Hollie McNish @ EPIC Studios
Sun, 26 Oct at 07:30 pm SPOKE presents Hollie McNish @ EPIC Studios

Epic Studios

ART LITERARY-ART
Open Mic at the Brickmakers
Thu, 30 Oct at 07:30 pm Open Mic at the Brickmakers

The Brickmakers and B2 Norwich 2024

OPEN-MIC ENTERTAINMENT

What's Happening Next in Norwich?

Discover Norwich Events