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Sassy poetry on a school night
Driving from A to B to the soundtrack of Saturday morning Radio 4 ... not really listening ... when up pops an interview with Brian Bilston. Never heard of him but the poem he read caught my attention and he happened to be having a gig not so far from where I live. Took a punt, bought a ticket ... never been to a poetry event like this before! Best school night in an age. Poignant, pithy, with a dusting of humour, and Henry Normal (whom I also had never heard of) thrown in for good measure. Came away really engaged. Particularly loved the poem written by his cat (with a bit of commentary from Brian!) Definitely, from now on, going to be on the look out for more of Brian Bilston's stuff.
Posted by Eryngium on 06/03/2024
Brian Bilston, Oxford Town Hall, Oxford - 5th March 2024
Brilliant Show
It was a brilliant show! The poets were excellent. I enjoyed their performances.
Posted by Adejumoke Esther Adewuyi on 06/03/2024
Brian Bilston, Oxford Town Hall, Oxford - 5th March 2024
Wonderful evening!
Great performers as well as original and often ingenious poems , made this evening terrific. Less than thrilled by the excruciating uncomfortable and eventually painful chairs in the Town Hall, and some members found the sound system quite difficult, but that did not detract fro.m the enjoyment, and exhilarating evening!
Posted by Sally L. on 06/03/2024
Brian Bilston, Oxford Town Hall, Oxford - 5th March 2024
Brian and Henry: poets on tour
Brilliant show from Brian and Henry: topical, thought provoking and whimsical poetry from both artists. If you see this show, you'll be looking to watch them again soon
Posted by LGA on 06/03/2024
Brian Bilston, Oxford Town Hall, Oxford - 5th March 2024
A very entertaining evening
Brian's sef-deprecating manner drew laughter from the audience. He read a good variety of poems so we got a flavour of his style and ability to make s poem from any thing or one that he observed. There was a great deal of humour and the audience was very appreciative and supportive. I was disappointed that he didn't read any from his new Christmas collection. The local book shop. had the range of Brian's books to sell during the evening and he was available for signings after the performance. I would have preferred the event to begin at 7.30 rather than 8 pm.
Posted by Ali on 28/10/2023
Brian Bilston, Clarence Hall, Crickhowell - 27th October 2023
Brian Bilston has been described as the Banksy of poetry and Twitter’s unofficial Poet Laureate; with over 200,000 followers on social media, Brian has become truly beloved by the online community. His first collection of poetry, You Took the Last Bus Home, was published by Unbound. Diary of a Somebody (Picador) was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and the McKitterick Prize.