Thursday 2 November 2023, 7pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
An Evening with Simon Armitage
An Evening with Simon ArmitagePresented by Saffron Hall
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage as he reads a wide-ranging selection of his work including new poems. He will answer questions from the audience and sign books afterwards.
Poet, novelist, playwright and song-writer, Armitage has published over a dozen poetry collections, including Magnetic Field about where he grew up in West Yorkshire, His modern translation of the medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight has sold over 100,000 copies. He is the author of two novels and three non-fiction bestsellers – the memoirs All Points North and Walking Home and Walking Away. He presents the popular BBC Radio 4 series The Poet Laureate has Gone to his Shed and also writes and performs with the band LYR. He has received an Ivor Novello Award for his song writing. His new book Never Good with Horses is the first-ever collection of the Poet Laureate’s lyric output.
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Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 11+
This event is not recommended for children under 11 years old
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Ten for £10
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
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Information for your visit
Thursday 2 November 2023, 7pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
6pm - 7pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
6pm - 6.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
6.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7pm
This event will run straight through without an interval.
Show ends
8pm (approx)
There will be a booking signing in the foyer after the talk.
Post-show shuttle bus
8pm – 9pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 11+
This event is not recommended for children under 11 years old
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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