Conversations with Baldwin

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Conversations with Baldwin is a day’s programme with poetry, workshops and performance from incredible artists celebrating the life and work of James Baldwin.

Experience an exceptional day of activities, a free book club session, a writers workshop with T.S Eliot prize-winning poet Roger Robinson followed by the evening event where five artists will respond to the theme of ‘the Artist as Witness’, drawing on James Baldwin’s legacy as one of the 20th century’s most revered writer-activists. Featuring Sukina Noor, Casey Bailey, and T.S. Eliot prize-winning poet Roger Robinson.

‘Conversations with Baldwin’ is presented in collaboration by Words of Colour and Raise the Bar, and is part of the wider Conversations with Baldwin festival taking place across the UK which celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer James Baldwin (1924 – 1987).

Presented by Words of Colour and Raise the Bar

Format: Standing and Reserved seating

Age: Under 16s accompanied by an adult

The venue

Bristol Beacon

Getting to the venue

Location: Bristol Beacon is located in the city centre with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.

Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR

Bicycle

Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.

Car parking

Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 50m away directly behind Bristol Beacon.

Bristol Clean Air Zone

Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.

Bus

The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.

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Access

Mobility

Bristol Beacon foyer has level access from street level with lifts to all levels and areas.

Assistance Dogs

Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.

Hearing Facility

There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.

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