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BBC Contains Strong Language The World in Words

An International Gathering of Poets

Friday 22 September 2023

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Simon Armitage comes together with poets from around the world celebrating Leeds as an international city through the lens of the 175+ languages spoken in the city, including Felene M. Cayetano, Chris Tse, Ngwatilo Mawiyoo, Andre Bagoo and Lebogang Mashile.

Part of Contains Strong Language 2023.
n association with BBC Audio, Leeds 2023 and The British Council.

Price

Free

Start time
6pm

Duration
75 minutes

Accessibility
British Sign Language interpreted

Age guidance
14+ (anyone under the age of 18 has to be accompanied by an adult)

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