Talking Poetry with Bernard O’Donoghue and Esther Lay

Name: Talking Poetry with Bernard O’Donoghue and Esther Lay
Start: 2026-10-26T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-26T14:30:00.000Z
Location: The Beacon

When

Tomorrow

12:00 – 14:30

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Price

£8–12

Adult £12; student or child under 14 £8.

Where

The Beacon

Portway, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BX

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Poets Bernard O’Donoghue and Esther Lay discuss how poems are written and shaped. A cup of coffee is included.

The poets discuss inspiration, editing and writing for the page and stage.

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Bernard O’Donoghue Esther Lay

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Tomorrow · 13:30

Listed on wantageliteraryfestival.co.uk. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.

£8–12Adult £12; student or child under 14 £8.

Details · wantageliteraryfestival.co.uk

Talking Poetry with Bernard O’Donoghue and Esther Lay

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