2025 Festival Event

Roger McGough
Photo Credit: Giacomo Giannelli

The Collected Poems 1959 – 2024

Named the ‘patron saint of poetry’ (Carol Ann Duffy), Roger McGough takes to the stage with his excellent band of musicians to share some of his most memorable and thought-provoking poems.  For more than sixty years, Roger has delighted generations of readers with his irreverent and intimate poetry.  Collected Poems is the definitive selection of his work, from the Mersey-soaked sound of his early days to meditations on fatherhood and family.  His poetry runs the gamut from political comment to brilliant new writing on the environment and the world.

Tickets cost £12 / £18 / £20 depending on the event.
There is a 25% saving on all festival books pre-ordered with event tickets.

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2025 Festival Schedule

4pm

6pm

8pm

10.00am

11.30am

12n

2pm

4pm

6pm

8pm

12n

2pm

4pm

6pm

8pm

A printed festival programme is available at the Barnes Bookshop, 98 Church Road.