Conversations with Baldwin | Bristol
Schedule
Sat Jul 27 2024 at 01:00 pm to 09:30 pm
Location
Bristol UK | Bristol, EN
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Conversations with Baldwin festival takes place this July in Bristol and celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer and activist James Baldwin (1924 - 1987).
There are two days of activities: July 6th at Easton Community Centre, and July 27th at Bristol Beacon.
JULY 27TH @ Bristol Beacon
? 13:00 - 14:00 Book Club w/ Heather Marks (Free)
https://hdfst.uk/e110972
? 15:00 - 17:00 Poetry workshop w/ Roger Robinson (£8 / 10 / 12)
https://hdfst.uk/e110973
? 19:30 - 21:30 Live poetry event w/ Roger Robinson, Sukina Noor & Casey Bailey (£9 / 12 / 15)
https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/conversations-with-baldwin-live/
JULY 6TH @ Easton Community Centre
? 12:30 - 13:30 Kids workshop w/ Deanna Rodger (Free)
https://hdfst.uk/e110971
? 15:00 - 16:30 Open mic feat. Edson Burton (£5 / PWYC)
https://hdfst.uk/e110623
*The July 6th open mic has been postponed until mid-October*
Conversations with Baldwin is produced by Words of Colour and supported by Bristol City Council’s Originator’s Fund and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
⭐ WORDS OF COLOUR ⭐
Words of Colour is an award-winning creative change agency that creates alternative pathways and sustainable opportunities for writers, creatives, entrepreneurs and communities of colour to thrive, for unheard stories to be told, and underrepresented talent to shine.
Feedback to 2023’s Conversations with Baldwin festival
‘This was so life-affirming and encouraging… a truly loving, generous space.’
‘An incredible line up of powerful, brave and incredibly creative performers.’
‘So wonderful. So important. The world needs more of this ALL THE TIME.’
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The South West's leading live poetry night, running blockbuster spoken word events in Bristol and beyond since 2014.
‘From top to bottom, one of my all time favourite shows’ – Shane Koyczan
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
'Out-loud reactions are encouraged…shaking off traditional theatre etiquette' – Bristol 24/7
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Where is it happening?
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