Dance & Poetry – A Collaboration
Poet Katrina Naomi and dancer Kyra Norman are collaborating, switching art forms.
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Penzance poetry parlour is back
Katrina Naomi’s next Penzance Poetry Parlour on 8 Sept features Sarah Cave and Ann Gray.
New commission for sol force
Katrina will be performing a specially-commissioned poem on 21 June at SOL force, Tremenheere, near Penzance.
Katrina interviewed by Literature Works
Katrina is interviewed by Literature Works here. In the interview, Katrina talks about her BBC commissioned poem and film for National Poetry Day, why she feels that poetry can lead to change and about the poetry scene in Cornwall. Finally, she discusses what she is currently working on, including a new collection and a new pamphlet. Read …
Countrywoman a BBC commissioned poem for national poetry day
Countrywoman It’s over, I know that. But the grasses against my legs are my lover’s hands, the wind, his voice, urging me on. Part of me wanted to be found with him, for it all to break open. And there’s my boy, Callum. I’ve always upset things, can’t help myself. …
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Katrina’s BBC commissioned poem for national poetry day – the film
Katrina’s BBC commissioned poem for national poetry day is called ‘Countrywoman’. Watch a BBC film of Katrina reading her poem. ‘Countrywoman’ was commissioned by BBC local radio and filmed by BBC South West. You can read the poem too.
Reading at the Leach Pottery on 2 November
Katrina will be reading at the Leach Pottery in St Ives on 2 November. She has been the Leach Pottery’s first poet-in-residence and will be reading some of the poems she wrote at the pottery. She will also be reading some of her new poetry written while on an Arts Council England-sponsored trip to Japan. …
Penzance Poetry Parlour with Pascale Petit and Alyson Hallett
The last Penzance Poetry Parlour of 2018 is on Thursday 27 September and features Pascale Petit and Alyson Hallett. The event is hosted by Katrina Naomi. Penzance Poetry Parlour works like this. Doors open at 7 pm, readings start at 7.30. Donations on the door, a minimum of £6 please – if you can afford …
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Poetry Surgeries – 16 July
Katrina offers Poetry Surgeries, one-to-one feedback on your poetry, via skype or face-to-face. Hourly Poetry Surgeries, are available via the Poetry Society – you don’t have to be a member of the Poetry Society to book – the next date is 16 July Katrina holds a PhD in creative writing from Goldsmiths. She tutors for the …
Penzance Poetry Parlour 2018
Penzance Poetry Parlour for 2018 is looking better than ever. Katrina will be hosting three nights of top quality poetry this year. Following on from wonderful readings from Helen Mort and Kim Moore, here’s the remaining dates and poets for 2018: Tue 26 June – Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch and Angela Stoner – for more about Samantha …