Book Now: The Poetry Society Presents Under the Influence

The Poetry Society , in asscociation with The Arts Theatre present the the highly popular Under the Influence series, where one poet looks at the influence another poet has had on their work, continues in 2008, with Lemn Sissay ‘under the influence’ of  the Liverpool poets.
 Lemn Sissay was born in 1967, the year The Mersey Sound was first  published,but he wasn't given a copy until 15
years later when his head teacher spotted his burgeoning talent. Within its pages Lemn found the confirmation he had
been  looking for, that poetry should be for the people, by the people. It is a beat he has worked to ever since.
How Much: £10 ( £7 for Poetry Society Members)
More info: www.poetrysociety.org.uk
What to Wear: Red and white, of course.
Who'll be There: Wordsmiths, Scousers, Thinkers. Artists.
Go with: Mersey music fans, Liverpool supporters, budding poets.