at Ilkley Literature Festival

Celebrate

Black History Month

Mr Loverman: Bernardine EvaristoSat 5 Oct 7.30–8.45pm Ilkley Playhouse LS29 8DWBarrington Jedidiah Walker. Barry to his friends. Trouble to his wife. Bernardine Evaristo talks about her ground-breaking exploration of Britain’s older Caribbean community. £5/3.This event includes the launch of the SI Leeds Literary Prize 2014.In association with SI Leeds and Peepal Tree Press.

The Rose of Toulouse: Fred D’Aguiar Sun 13 Oct 3pm St Margaret’s Hall, Ilkley LS29 9TZ Fred D’Aguiar, winner of the Guyana Poetry Prize, reads from his new poetry collection, The Rose of Toulouse.£5/3. In association with Sable LitMag.

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40 Years of ReadingSat 5 Oct 3.30pm Ilkley Playhouse LS29 8DWMembers of Leeds Black Elders, Ilkley Festival goers and Erwin James, patron of The Reader Organisation, talk about the importance of reading in their lives, their memories and past Festivals.£4/3.

Ice and LightSun 6 Oct 7.30–9pm St Margaret’s Hall, Ilkley LS29 9TZ A reading by three poets at the top of their game. Born in Jamaica, KeiMiller’s work sings in the rhythms of ritual and folktale, praise songs and anecdotes. Plus Gillian Clarke, National Poet of Wales, and Michael Schmidt, a key figure in British contemporary poetry.£6/4 includes a glass of wine.In association with The Poetry Business and Carcanet.

Reading and Reviewing Poetry: Masterclass with Fred D’Aguiar Sun 13 Oct 10.30am–1.30pm Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley LS29 8RQ Do you want to have a better understanding of reading and critiquing poetry? Acclaimed poet Fred D’Aguiar will show you how,£16/12. For all levels. In association with Sable LitMag.

A Trio of New British/Caribbean Writing: Sun 13 Oct 5.30pm Ilkley Playhouse LS29 8DW Roger Robinson, Sai Murray and Desiree Reynolds bring new, vibrant stories from the UK Caribbean diaspora, told through poetry, prose and performance. A very different flavour of British literature, with a dash of the Caribbean.£5/3.In association with Peepal Tree Press.

The Excitement of the New: A Yorkshire ShowcaseFri 18 Oct 7.30–9.30pm St Margaret’s Hall, Ilkley LS29 9TZ Kadija Sesay, publisher and managing editor of Sable LitMag, launches her first poetry collection, Irki.Zodwa Nyoni, Zimbabwean-born playwright, poet, live artist and the Festival’s Apprentice Poet in Residence, performs her work.Plus poetry from John Wedgwood Clarke, short stories from Char March and Mandy Sutter’s new novel. £5/3 includes a glass of wine.

Live Words/Live MindsSat 19 Oct 5.15–5.45pm Ilkley Playhouse LS29 8DWSpoken word from Yorkshire on a backdrop of melodic blues and the pounding of African drum beats.Apprentice Poet in Residence Zodwa Nyoni leads poets from Dead Poets, with live music from a percussionist and jazz singer. FREE.

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Black HistoryMonth events

TICKETS AND INFORMATIONEvents last 60 minutes unless otherwise stated.Full details of all events plus online booking at www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.ukBox Office open from 27 August 01943 816714Events are in the centre of Ilkley a few minutes from the bus/train station.All venues accessible with nearby parking – see website for access details.

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