5th Birthday Celebrations

A workshop for five to ninety-fives. . . ninety six year olds at their own risk. Writing, drawing and drawing out the creative genius. Five year olds tend to do more drawing. All do a bit of gesturing with imaginary wheelbarrows. No previous experience... More

A workshop for five to ninety-fives. . . ninety six year olds at their own risk. Writing, drawing and drawing out the creative genius. Five year olds tend to do more drawing. All do a bit of gesturing with imaginary wheelbarrows. No previous experience of your genius required. John Hegley performs live in venues all over Britain. He appears on television, on radio and his poems have been featured regularly in the Guardian. He has published numerous volumes of poetry, including Uncut Confetti and The Sound of Paint Drying. John Hegley: The Animal Alphaboat Workshop 2-3pm The inimitable poet, comedian and performer John Hegley brings together poetry, prose and drawings on the themes closest to his heart. Contemplating subjects from painting, France and family to Darleks, wheelbarrows, bus drivers (and of course potatoes). “John Hegley is to potatoes what Wordsworth has been to daffodils. ” Observer “Comedy’s poet laureate. ” Independent John Hegley: Peace, Love & Potatoes 7. 3 Less