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Manchester Literature Festival

Poetry Takeway

Saturday 22nd October, 11.30 – 4.30pm

Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER

This is a free event, no need to book.

The World’s First Purpose-Built Mobile Poetry Emporium comes to Manchester. Staffed by a rotating cast of the UK’s best poetry chefs, The Poetry Takeaway specialises in the production of free made-to-order poems. All delivered and performed to you, the hungry yet discerning literary consumer, within ten minutes or less. So be sure to take time to indulge your poetical taste buds at this truly unique experience! Regular poetry chefs include: Tim Clare, John Osborne, Molly Naylor, Luke Wright and Hannah Walker.