Poetry by the River

Name: Poetry by the River
Start: 2026-11-18T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-18T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Piglove by the River

Schedule

Wed Nov 18 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Piglove by the River | Leeds, EN

A celebration and launch of Kate Simpson's riverside installation 'Site-Specific Nature Poem' featuring a reading and project discussion.
About this Event

Join the Poetry School to celebrate Kate Simpson's poetry installation on the banks of the River Aire.

See the poem in-situ first on The Calls by Centenary Bridge, and join us for an event unpacking the poem & the writing process, with discussion on river health and how science & art can intersect.

The night will feature Gbotemi Adediran from the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds, who advised on the project - and showcase poetry-sculptures made in response to the poem by Astra Papachristodoulou.

All tickets include a drinks voucher.

Doors open 6.00pm. Event 6.30-7.30pm.

Hosted by Andy Parkes, Head of Programmes at the Poetry School.

This project is part of the Seasons of Culture Programme funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Council through the Leeds Cultural Investment Programme.