65 Years Windrush Celebration Black History Month Special Performance by Victor Richards

"Streets Paved with Gold" performed by Windrush Specialist Victor Richards
Listen to the streets that were paved with gold
She said it's a story that's never been told ...Augustus Cleveland Johnson disembarks at Tilbury Docks in London on a cold, grey and wet November morning in 1948. This is the story of his new beginning in a foreign land. Share his dreams, hopes and aspirations.

It was 65 years ago the first African Caribbean Windrush passengers stepped onto English soil at Tilbury Docks, London in June 1948 and ignited a cultural revolution that shaped and defined the landscape of British society today.
London ShowDate: Saturday 5th October 2013
Time: Doors Open 6.30pm (Food Served) Show Starts 8pm
Venue: Trussler Hall
(78 Grundy Street Poplar London E14 6ND)
Tickets: £10 (Show and Food)  Contact: Christine Dormer: 0845 148 0018
 

Wales ShowDate: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lyric Theatre
(King Street Carmarthen Carmarthenshire SA31 1BD)
Tickets: £10   Tel: 0845 2263510

YOUTUBE video clip Book 'Poetry Trilogy' by Victor Richards

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPbc_pfn5Z0&feature=c4-overview&list=UUVAuky8BtStddWIcq6kAbYA

You can find out more about Victor Richards here.

Current Tours with Book a Poet

• The Isle of Wight: The prize-winning children’s poet, James Carter, will be touring schools in the Isle of Wight from the 17th - 20th September. James is available for full days with KS1, KS2 and pupils from Year 7. He also runs Gifted & Talented days, as well as INSET poetry days for primary teachers (half and full days available). A full day is £500.

• Somerset:  From 26th to the 30th November, the talented and creative poet Terry Caffrey, is on his ‘Food for Thought’ tour. With emphasis on fun, Terry facilitates workshops for all ages and abilities – with over 3,500 school visits under his belt, Terry is a firm favourite across the UK. He can offer workshops for KS1, KS2, KS3, Special Schools, G&T plus INSET days for teachers. With Somerset’s economy centred around agriculture and food production, plus its historical sites this makes great inspiration for writing poetry! A full day with Terry is £550.

• Oxford: In Spring 2013 poet and children’s author Kenneth Steven will be visiting schools in and around Oxford. Dates TBC – contact us now and we’ll email you with all the information as soon as it becomes available. A full day with Kenneth is £360, half days are £250 and 90 minute sessions are £180. As Kenneth is based in Scotland his visits to England sell out quickly, so do get in touch as soon as you can.

• South Wales: James Carter and his guitar (called Keith) are available for workshops for KS1, KS2 and Year 7 for a handful of dates throughout June and July. Contact us for further information.

Other Workshops Planned

• Drama & Poetry Workshops: the talented poet, Victor Richards, is running workshops throughout Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. His unique method means children don’t have to use pen and paper; they can create their own poems, practice, memorise and perform it all at the same time! Half day workshop is £150, full days £250 per class (plus travel). Get in touch to book now to book a class for your school!

Further tour information for Roger Stevens and Mixy will follow shortly.

Visit our home page at www.bookapoet.co.uk to download further tour information or drop us an email at info@bookapoet.co.uk.