Join us for an unmissable evening of poetry, insights and stories from Simon Armitage in his home town.
Early bird offer - £20 (£18 conc) tickets until midnight on Saturday 14 May. The discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
An exceptional and popular performer, Simon will read from a range of his work including new unpublished poems. The performance will include an audience Q&A and he will sign books afterwards.
Simon Armitage was born and grew up in Marsden. His numerous prizes and awards include the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry and an Ivor Novello Award for his song writing. Simon is the author of two novels, three memoir bestsellers and has published over a dozen poetry books.
A regular broadcaster, who also writes for television and radio, Simon presented the popular BBC Radio 4 series The Poet Laureate has Gone to his Shed, followed by Poet Laureate in the Arctic and My Poetry and Other Animals.
Simon is Professor of Poetry at the University of Leeds and was appointed Poet Laureate in 2019.
Dates
Sun 17 May 2026
Space
Main House
Tickets
£20.00 - £22.00
Duration
60 minutes
Intermission Duration
20 minutes
Age guidance
14+
