Seeing Stars – An Evening with Simon Armitage
York Theatre Royal, 4 and 5 February, 7.30pm
UK Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and well-known actors will read a range of his poetry in a unique fund-raising performance at York Theatre Royal on 4 and 5 February.
Seeing Stars – An Evening With Simon Armitage is being curated by theatre director Nick Bagnall, who directed Armitage’s play The Last Days of Troy at Manchester’s Royal Exchange and Shakespeare’s Globe.
Simon Armitage’s latest collection of poetry is Sandettie Light Vessel Automatic. In May it was announced that the Huddersfield-born poet, playwright and novelist would be the next UK Poet Laureate.
All money raised will go towards supporting York Theatre Royal’s work in the community. From large-scale community theatre to engaging with young people, from supporting the next generation of artists to enabling anyone, regardless of their circumstances, to enjoy York’s cultural life.
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Seeing Stars – An Evening with Simon Armitage
York Theatre Royal
4 and 5 February, 7.30pm
Tickets from £15 (limited availability)
Box office 01904 623568. Online yorktheatreroyal.co.uk