Jamaica Rising Speakeasy
Please note: This event took place in Oct 2014
An unmissable evening of fine poetry and storytelling celebrating the visit of Jamaica's Poet Laureate through a showcase of some of the finest writers and spoken word performers in Jamaica and Bristol.
The programme features Jamaican poets Mervyn Morris (Poet Laureate), Mel Cooke, Yashika Graham and Richard "Dingo" Dingwall. Bristol's writing talent is represented by Sarah Hilary, Mike Manson, Edson Burton, Anna Freeman and Vanessa Kisuule. Please note that this line up may be subject to change.
Tickets: £7.00 full / £5.00 concessions.
Jamaica Rising is produced with the support of Bristol City Council, Jamaica's Ministry of Tourism & Entertainment and University of Bristol.
Part of Bristol Festival of Literature and Yardstick