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Antony Szmierek at Ledbury Poetry Festival

Ledbury

Fresh from Glastonbury, BBC 6 Music Artist of the Year Antony Szmierek is stopping by Ledbury Poetry Festival to share his contagious pop poetry.

Tales of love, hope and ambition set to a house beat, it can only be Antony Szmierek! Catch him on Thursday 4 July, 9pm as part of Ledbury Poetry Festival.

Described as Mike Skinner meets Simon Armitage, Szmierek's unique sound and words should not be missed.

He will be performing as part of Ledbury Poetry Festival, ten days of ideas, stories, debates, discussions, music and performance. Featuring headliners such as Liz Berry, Paul Muldoon, Jackie Kay and Simon Armitage alongside inspiring international and new voices. 

Come along for an inspiring atmosphere in a gorgeous location which is easy to reach by train or car.

To extend your evening, why not also book to see Henry Normal, writer, producer and poet. Co-writer of award-winning TV programmes such as The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, Coogan’s Run and producer of, amongst many others, Oscar-Nominated Philomena, Gavin and Stacey and Alan Partridge. He’s published ten collections of poetry including his most recent The Fire Hills. Plus his memoir written with Angela Pell A Normal Family: Everyday adventures with our autistic son.

See the full Poetry Festival itinerary

Book your Antony Szmierek tickets here

Admission / Ticket Information

£10 

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Wheelchair accessible

Disabled Facilities

Accessible toilets

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Directions & Parking

Map pin Ledbury Poetry
Burgage Hall
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 1DW