Join acclaimed poet, author and broadcaster Lemn Sissay OBE for an uplifting and deeply personal live performance based on his bestselling collection Let The Light Pour In.
One of Britain’s most celebrated literary voices, Sissay has built an extraordinary career as a poet, playwright and public thinker, known for his powerful writing on identity, belonging and resilience. He was the official poet of the London 2012 Olympics and has received numerous honours for his contribution to literature and public life.
This live show brings his poetry to the stage, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience his work in an intimate and engaging setting. The performance draws on his daily writing practice—short poems composed each morning over the course of a decade—which formed the basis of Let The Light Pour In, an instant Sunday Times bestseller.
Through live readings, storytelling and reflection, Sissay shares the origins and meanings behind his poems, exploring how they have resonated with audiences around the world. His words—often shared widely across social media, murals and public spaces—have become part of everyday life for many, offering moments of clarity, hope and connection.
Blending humour, insight and emotional depth, the performance creates a space for reflection and conversation. Audiences will also have the opportunity to engage directly, with a live Q&A and book signing following the show.
Set within The Lowry’s Quays Theatre, this event offers a powerful and intimate evening of spoken word, celebrating the transformative power of poetry and creativity.
Event Details:
Start Time: 8:00pm
Running Time: Approx. 2 hours (including Q&A)
Ticket Prices:
£22.50 – £39.50
Age Guidance:
14+
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