Ex-Devon Poet reads with Cornwall

March 25, 2010 - PRLog -- CARDIFF, WALES -- Poets DAVID WOOLLEY and JACKIE CORNWALL read at Poetry on Tap, Cardiff's freshest poetry/spoken word series on Sunday, 18 April, 2pm, at the Promised Land, Windsor Place.

DAVID WOOLLEY is the author of 'Pursued by a Bear' (Headland), his fourth collection of poetry, out in May. Originally from Devon, he is both a Member and Board Member of Academi, and is on the Board of New Welsh Review.

JACKIE CORNWALL is a poet and playwright. With plays produced by the Everyman Theatre, in 1997 she was awarded the Chair for Poetry at the Welsh National Eisteddfod.

The event includes a popular open mic section, with prizes donated by Bonmot, Waterloo Gardens Teahouse and Classical Education Forum. Entry £4 or £2 for open mic readers.

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Poetry on Tap is Cardiff’s newest monthly poetry and spoken word series is co-curated by Ivy Alvarez and Mab Jones, providing a showcase for electric experimentation & lively risk-taking through poetry. Supported by Academi.