A special event celebrating the National Poetry Competition's 40th anniversary featuring readings and new commissions from some of the UK’s finest writers. The Poetry Society presents a dazzling line-up of ten poets who have gained recognition through the National Poetry Competition’s 40-year history.

Book now to hear Liz Berry, Mary Jean Chan, Geraldine Clarkson, Ian Duhig, Fran Lock, Sinéad Morrissey, Mark Pajak, Caleb Parkin, Stephen Sexton and Jo Shapcott.

 All those attending the event will be invited to submit a free poem to the 2019 National Poetry Competition.