Kim Addonizio Readings
‘Kim Addonizio’s poetry gives me physical energy, particularly ‘For Desire’ and 'What Do Women Want?'' – Phoebe Waller-Bridge, New York Times
America’s Kim Addonizio has been called ‘one of the nation’s most provocative and edgy poets’. Her poetry is renowned both for its gritty, street-wise narrators and for a wicked sense of wit. Her readings from Wild Nights: New & Selected Poems, her first UK publication, frequently mix poetry with blues harmonica and other musical accompaniment. Kim will be in the UK giving readings and leading workshops in London in May 2024: details below.
LONDON READINGS
Wednesday 29th May, 7pm
Kim Addonizio: Live In London - Poetry Reading and Live Music
Battersea Arts Centre, London SW115TN
Join us for a sensational evening of poetry and live music with leading U.S poet Kim Addonizio, in one of her only UK dates this year. Kim is a multiple poetry award winner and is joined for one night by a host of special guests at The Battersea Arts Centre. Support comes from the superb Rachel Long and Dillon Jaxx, plus a special musical collaboration between Kim and guitarist Danny Caron. On the night there will also be an opportunity to buy Kim's collection Wild Nights and have it signed.
Tickets: £9.50. More information and booking here.
Wednesday 30th May, 6.30pm
Kim Addonizio Poetry Reading & in conversation with Hannah Lowe
Burley Fisher Books, London E8 4AA
Kim will be reading from her new book Exit Opera and will be in conversation with Costa Prize winner Hannah Lowe about her poetry and creative practice. We will also be joined by virtuoso guitarist Danny Caron for a special musical set. Burley Fisher Books is one of London's leading independent bookshops and a huge supporter of small presses and poetry. There will be the chance to buy Kim's collection Wild Nights and have it signed. On the night there will also be a pay bar for guests.
Tickets: £8.50. More information and booking here.
WORKSHOPS
Wednesday 29th May, 3-5pm
Love Poems - A Poetic Workshop With Kim Addonizio
Clapham Library, 91 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7DB
Join leading US poet Kim Addonizio for a rare in-person workshop in London - come and craft new love poems with a master of the form.
Hosted by The Writing School Online.
Tickets: £30.50. More information and booking here.
Thursday 30th May, 3-5pm
Writing And Memory - A Poetry Workshop With Kim Addonizio
Clapham Library, 91 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7DB
Come along to learn to craft poems exploring the endless inspiration of memory - an in person event taught by leading US poet Kim Addonizio.
Hosted by The Writing School Online.
Tickets: £30.50. More information and booking here.
RECORDED PERFORMANCE
Kim Addonizio at the Fountain Blues Festival
Kim Addonizio joined musicians at the Fountain Blues Festival in San Jose, California, in July 2013. Here she performs her re-write of Sonny Boy Williamson's 'Help Me' from a woman's point of view – as a talking blues.
[08 January 2019]
