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An Interactive Schools' Poetry Performance with John Hegley

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Dates:4 October 2019
Times:10:30 - 11:30
What is it:Theatre/Performance
Organiser:Martin Harris Centre
Who is it for:University staff, Primary schools, General public
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National Poetry Day is the annual mass celebration of poetry and all things poetical. This year’s theme will be Truth. Many a true word is spoken in jest – No Nonsense Poetry!

Enjoy the rhyme and rhythm of a mandolin playing poet, acclaimed as one of the greatest and wittiest wordsmiths in the UK. Accompanied by the many keyboard voices of the fascinating Clare Elstow, with music ranging from the Blues to Baroque and Roll.

Price: £4 per student 1 free adult ticket for every 10 paying pupils

Places are strictly limited so book your school’s place now to avoid disappointment.

Please contact Emma Rayner on 0161 275 8950 or email schoolsevents@manchester.ac.uk

Running time is approximately 1 hour.

This performance is suitable for Years 4-6.

A FREE Teacher’s Resource pack is available for this performance. To receive your copy please contact Emma Rayner on 0161 275 8950 or email schoolsevents@manchester.ac.uk

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The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
Bridgeford Street, off Oxford Road
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