Anthony Joseph

Join us for our celebration of lyrical poetry at this year’s edition of the ever popular Lyrical Mehfil. Our dazzling array of poets in this year’s line-up reflects the most innovative and exciting contemporary voices from around the world. Internationally acclaimed Urdu poet, Ambareen Haseeb Ambar, takes to the stage alongside Isabelle Baafi; a Poetry Society Pamphlet Spring Choice for Spring 2021. Michael Pedersen, author of critically acclaimed Boy Friends and upcoming Cat Prince, joins them for a fling of fantastic poems. Continuing this lyrical line-up includes the poet, dancer, and choreographer, Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa, who is presenting her poetry as a multi-artform performance. Further adding to this stellar programme of poets is Alycia Pirmohamed, author of Another Way to Split Water and co-organiser of the Ledbury Poetry Critics Program. We also present T.S. Eliot Prize winning poet, musician, and author Anthony Joseph, as well as internationally acclaimed poet, playwright, and public speaker, Sukina Noor. This stunning array of poetic styles and voices come together to create an incredible night of lyrical lines and experiences. Hosted by the tour de force of all-things-poetry, Jo Bell.