A Load of Poets: Hastings Book Festival Special

A Load of Poets brings its monthly spoken-word night to Twelve Hundred Postcards for a Hastings Book Festival special. This time, performers will leave their own writing at home and share work by another poet, along with a few words about why they chose it.

The poet can be well-known or obscure, local or from further afield. Everyone is welcome to read, including first-time performers. Slots cannot be booked in advance, so speak to hosts Tim Barlow or Steve Brown when you arrive.

A mini book fair opens at 6 pm, so bring poetry books to sell or exchange; you can also give them away.

The event is free and runs until 10 pm. The readings begin at 7:30 pm, and you’re welcome to come along without performing.