New Poetry from South Africa to tour the UK live

Johannesburg, 26th October 2009. "An exchange of literature among cultures has better chances of planting the seeds of understanding and friendship than any diplomatic missions could ever have," Professor Keorapetse 'Bra Willie' Kgositsile.

With this in mind, the Beyond Words UK tour was born and includes South African Poet Laureate Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile, internationally acclaimed and widely published PEN Award winner Don Mattera, Phillippa Yaa de Villiers and Lebo Mashile. The four poets will tour the UK from 30 October to 15 November 2009 and will visit Birmingham, London, Newcastle, Cardiff, Manchester and Bristol to participate in skills exchange workshops, masterclasses, seminars and showcases. Read More