GOBS Collective invites you to chat and scribble your heart away as PEEPSIN returns with poetry book club prowess, hosted in Broadway Cinema’s Lounge and via Zoom.
PEEPSIN provides a space for poets, writers, readers, performers, and artists to meet over a cuppa, and have a good chinwag over GOBS’ poetry book of the month. For the first half of the session we’ll talk about the book, and in the second half we’ll do some focussed writing exercises based on our favourite poems.
Obviously it’s preferable that you read the book before you come along, but if you don’t get chance and fancy heading down anyway just pop along and there’s sure to be something for you to say, listen to, or write. No judgement.
On Tuesday 14 March, 7pm-9pm, we will be looking at:
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Rendang
Will Harris
WINNER OF THE FORWARD PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST COLLECTION
Shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize for Poetry 2020
In RENDANG, Will Harris complicates and experiments with the lyric in a way that urges it forward. With an unflinching yet generous eye, RENDANG is a collection that engages equally with the pain and promise of self-perception. Drawing on his Anglo-Indonesian heritage, Harris shows us new ways to think about the contradictions of identity and cultural memory. He creates companions that speak to us in multiple languages; they sit next to us on the bus, walk with us through the crowd and talk to us while we're chopping shallots. They deftly ask us to consider how and what we look at, as well as what we don't look at and why.
Playing eruditely with and querying structures of narrative, with his use of the long poem, images, ekphrasis, and ruptured forms, RENDANG is a startling new take on the self, and how an identity is constructed. It is intellectual and accessible, moving and experimental, and combines a linguistic innovation with a deep emotional rooting.
Available for purchase at:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rendang-Will-Harris/dp/1783785594
If you have any issues purchasing the book, please get in touch with Bridie via info@gobscollective.org
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Practical Information
PEEPSIN takes place on Tuesday 14 March, 7pm – 9pm in Broadway Cinema’s Lounge.
Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad St, Nottingham NG1 3AL.
Turn right at Reception, then left at the glass doors. The Lounge is at the end of the corridor.
PEEPSIN is also available to attend via Zoom – we’ll stick you on the big screen in Broadway Cinema’s Lounge.
Please note we have limited places available both in-person and online, so booking is essential.
PEEPSIN is free to attend (donations welcome) and can be booked via Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../peepsin-will-harris...
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We will be taking a break after this session and will be returning in the summer
We will be having our Spring General Meeting on Saturday 8 April
If you would like to get involved in other GOBS activity, please email Bridie on info@gobscollective.org
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At previous events, we've looked at:
Caleb Femi - Poor
Tolu Agbelusi - Locating Strongwoman
Caroline Bird - The Air Year
Ella Frears - I am the Mother Cat
Kae Tempest – Running Upon the Wires
Roger Robinson - A Portable Paradise
Malika Booker, Sharon Olds & Warsan Shire - Your Family, Your Body (Modern Poets Three)
Inua Ellams - The Actual
Cecilia Knapp - Peach Pig
Yomi Sode - Manorisms
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GOBS Collective is supported by Apples and Snakes. A huge thank you for making PEEPSIN possible!
applesandsnakes.org
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About GOBS
GOBS Collective host poetry events and education programmes. Founded by Bridie Squires in 2020, the group formed through workshop series co-produced with Ioney Smallhorne; over 40 Nottingham artists created poetry films, digital zines and live performances alongside Debris Stevenson and Casey Bailey. The group co-founded spoken-word night SPRAYBOX with Nottingham Community Artists Network, and had a residency at Nonsuch Studios which culminated in their Full Moon showcase as part of Nottingham Poetry Festival. GOBS is supported by Apples and Snakes.
Any enquiries can be directed to info@gobscollective.org
See you soon! x
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