The Knives Forks and Spoons Press is the biggest avant garde poetry list in the UK, promoting the work of experimental poets whose books would otherwise struggle to find acceptance.
This event features performances from this great publisher with readings from Rhys Trimble, Sarah Crewe & Sophie Mayer, Bobby Parker, Ira Lightman, Ryan Ormonde and Rebecca Cremin with host Alexander Jorgensen.
This event is also part of the Text Festival Weekend Ticket
Dates & Times
Derby Hall @ The Met
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