Local and Live presents: WH Auden – His Life and Poetry, with Janet Pressley

For many, Auden is the most significant poet of the 20th century – his poems rooted in, and bearing witness to, the ideas and events of his times.

This talk by Janet Pressley explores the life and work of Auden looking particularly at several of his poems, read by Tony Allen.

Part of the Local and Live mini-festival, a joint initiative between Ropetackle Arts Centre and Shoreham Wordfest, to celebrate the creativity of local writers, musicians, actors and poets and the return to live performance.

LOCAL AND LIVE FESTIVAL PASS: Enjoy 10 events* for just £60. Discount applied at the checkout. *Excludes: The Noise Next Door, The Snow Queen and Frank Greene Band and The Beta Rays.

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Sunday 22nd November 2020 - Starts 2pm

TICKET PRICE: £8

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10/10/2019

Recently moved to Shoreham, and it’s lovely to have an arts centre. There are lots of activities and the cafe provides a friendly central hub. We have attended several... read more

JoM767
7/28/2020

Fabulous friendly award winning venue run almost entirely by volunteers. Films.,bands, recitals talks you name it you can experience it here. Lovely cafe and bar and fab staff.

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8/08/2019

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8/18/2019

A great local venue, always something on that appeals to all people. Lovely to have a local arts venue and not to have to go to Brighton

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7/28/2019

A great local venue, always something on that appeals to all people. Lovely to have a local arts venue and not to have to go to Brighton

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7/28/2019

We have been to the panto at the Ropetackle several times and this year it was as good, if not better than ever. It had all the ingredients we... read more

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12/29/2019

This venue is great for a night out. They have an assortment of entertainment, we mainly see bands or tribute bands. The one in July was Eagles tribute and the... read more

SHARON T
10/10/2019

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10/14/2019