Arts & Culture

Poetry, People And Places

Name: Poetry, People And Places
Start: 2026-06-04T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-04T22:00:00+01:00
Location: The Melville Centre

When

Thursday, 4 June 2026, 20:00 – 22:00

The Melville Centre

The Drama Centre, Pen y Pound, Abergavenny, NP7 5UD

Time

20:00 – 22:00

Price guide

Not listed — worth a quick ask

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An evening celebrating the power of words and imagination. Alex Wharton is a poet, performer, songwriter and Children’s Laureate for Wales 2023-2025. From rap lyrics to relatable poetry books, Alex Wharton’s journey from a Welsh mining town to Children’s Laureate is a testament to the power of creativity. You are guaranteed to leave this event smiling!

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