The Worcestershire Literary Festival’s  launch event this year will take place at the Swan Theatre in Worcester tonight at 7.30pm, where the second Poet Laureate for Worcestershire will be crowned.

Come and hear 12 shortlisted finalists to our competition read their submitted entries on the theme of “Diamond” and their poem of their own choice.

With performances by Giovanni Spoz Esposito, Rowan Standish-Haynes, our new young poet laureate, Laura Dedicoat and more.

Compered by Giovanni Spoz Esposito.

Call Worcester Live on 01905 611427 for tickets.