Pentheus has banned the wild, ritualistic worship of the god Dionysos. A stranger arrives to persuade him to change his mind. Euripides’ electrifying tragedy is a struggle to the death between freedom and restraint, the rational and the irrational, man and god. Using three actors and a chorus, echoing the …
The Art Bar is recognized as Canada's longest running poetry-only, weekly reading series. Since 1991, it has featured both emerging and established poets from across Canada and occasionally from abroad. It has become a hub for the poetry community, and entry point for new voices, a place for people to …
Featured readers for the launch of issue 35 of Carousel include Kemeny Babineau, Cara Evans, gustave morin, Jason Paradiso, Robin Richardson, Blair Trewartha and Daniel Scott Tysdal. Learn more here. Return to the International Poetry Calendar.
Since its inception in 2007, Over the Edge New Writer of the Year competition has grown to become one of the most important competitions for emerging writers in Ireland and internationally. The competition is open to both poets and fiction writers worldwide. Learn more here. Return to the International Poetry …
This is slam-style, make some noise, fist-thumping, pint-drinking, side-tickling, heart-wrenching poetry. This is poetry for the masses. This is the spoken word revolution. Featuring the best spoken word artists from Scotland and beyond. Loud Poets perform accompanied by an improvising live band, giving a different show each night. Learn more …