Free
18 Sep 2025
Launch of the National Young Poet Laureate programme
In partnership with National Poetry Centre.
Event Details
Date
18 Sep 2025
Times
4.30-5.45pm
Location
Alhambra Theatre
From Bradford to the world: this event celebrates the launch of a programme that puts poetry at the heart of everyday experience in schools across England.
Join the UK’s Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin and special guests, including short performances by young poets from the hugely successful West Yorkshire Young Poet Laureate pilot programme.
(By invitation only)
Credits
BBC Contains Strong Language is a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North
and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England.
and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England.
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