T.S Eliot prize-winning poet Roger Robinson leads this writing workshop for writers of the Global Majority.
Roger Robinson is a writer who has performed worldwide. He won the T.S. Eliot Prize 2019 as well as other esteemed awards, and he’s been chosen by Decibel and Arts Council England as one of 50 writers who have influenced the Black-British writing canon. Roger has sat on the judging panel of some of the world’s most prestigious writing prizes.
The Conversations with Baldwin festival taking place across the UK celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer and activist James Baldwin (1924 – 1987).
Presented by Words of Colour and Raise the Bar
Conversations with Baldwin is supported by Bristol City Council’s Originators Fund and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Format: Seated
Age: Under 16s accompanied by an adult
Doors: 14.30
Start: 15.00
Finish: 17.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
The poet’s job is to translate unspeakable things on to the page…”
Roger Robertson
About Weston Stage
Atmospheric subterranean brand-new performance space
The venue
Weston Stage
Cellars at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Weston Stage is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Lower Ground (LG) and follow signs to Cellars and Weston Stage.
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 200m 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
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Weston Stage has level access from street level.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
