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SUMMARY:Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Taking part in venues across Bristol \n\nLyra returns in 2026 with a 10-day programme from April 17th to 26th\, featuring readings\, performances\, workshops\, poetry slams\, walking tours\, open mics\, family events and panel discussions. The 2026 theme\, Wonder & Wanderers\, explores migration\, movement and multiculturalism through poetry\, alongside the wonder and mythology evoked through landscape and nature. \nEvents will take place across Bristol at venues including St. George’s Bristol\, Arnolfini\, Watershed\, Bristol Old Vic\, Loco Klub and SS Great Britain\, bringing together international poets\, nationally recognised voices and Bristol-based artists. \nHeadline events include Shara McCallum at the Caribbean Poetry Liming alongside Anthony Joseph and Malika Booker\, a performance from Canadian spoken word artist Shane Koyczan\, and the Lyra Poetry Slam judged by Musa Okwonga and Caitlin O’Ryan. \nFamily audiences can see Michael Rosen\, while Travis Alabanza headlines a Queer Poetry Cabaret. The programme also includes theatre shows by Joelle Taylor and Inua Ellams\, alongside readings from new poetry collections by Nikita Gill\, Rishi Dastidar\, Karen McCarthy-Woolf\, Wayne Holloway-Smith\, Matthew Rice and Clare Pollard.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/lyra-bristol-poetry-festival-2026/
CATEGORIES:Arnolfini,Bristol Old Vic,Brunel's SS Great Britain,Loco Klub,St Georges Bristol,The Wardrobe Theatre,Watershed
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SUMMARY:Calm Session – Brunel’s SS Great Britain
DESCRIPTION:The sessions have been designed for neurodivergent people\n\n\nA calm session aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain will be taking place in April. \nThe session has been designed for people who need to visit at quieter times\, particularly benefiting neurodivergent people of all ages. \nStaff at the ship worked with organisations including Bristol Autism Project and Bristol Autism Support to create the right environment. \nAnd it’s not a static session either. Feedback is always gathered to make sure the sessions are best meeting the needs of its visitors. \nFor those familiar with the ship\, you might remember the strong smells aimed at enhancing the visitor experience. There’s also a variety of soundscapes recreating the noises and chatter of what life would be like onboard. \nFor the calm sessions\, loud noises and strong smells will be turned off or reduced. \nThis also includes the use of hand-dryers\, with hand towels provided instead. \nFor those who do find themselves overwhelmed\, there is a dedicated quiet space they can retreat to. \nThe upcoming dates that have been announced for calm session in 2026 are: \nSunday 08 February 10am – 4pm\nThursday 09 April 9.30am – 1pm\nSaturday 13 June 1pm – 5pm
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/calm-session-brunels-ss-great-britain-2/
LOCATION:SS Great Britain\, BS1 6TY
CATEGORIES:Brunel's SS Great Britain
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SUMMARY:Calm Session - Brunel’s SS Great Britain
DESCRIPTION:The sessions have been designed for neurodivergent people\n\nA calm session aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain will be taking place in February. \nThe session has been designed for people who need to visit at quieter times\, particularly benefiting neurodivergent people of all ages. \nStaff at the ship worked with organisations including Bristol Autism Project and Bristol Autism Support to create the right environment. \nAnd it’s not a static session either. Feedback is always gathered to make sure the sessions are best meeting the needs of its visitors. \nFor those familiar with the ship\, you might remember the strong smells aimed at enhancing the visitor experience. There’s also a variety of soundscapes recreating the noises and chatter of what life would be like onboard. \nFor the calm sessions\, loud noises and strong smells will be turned off or reduced. \nThis also includes the use of hand-dryers\, with hand towels provided instead. \nFor those who do find themselves overwhelmed\, there is a dedicated quiet space they can retreat to. \nThe upcoming dates that have been announced for calm session in 2026 are: \nSunday 08 February 10am – 4pm\nThursday 09 April 9.30am – 1pm\nSaturday 13 June 1pm – 5pm
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/calm-session-brunels-ss-great-britain/
LOCATION:SS Great Britain\, BS1 6TY
CATEGORIES:Brunel's SS Great Britain
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