Raise the Bar proudly presents ‘Poetry For the Many’, an evening of readings, performances and discussions featuring Jeremy Corbyn and other guest speakers.
As well as a shared belief in a fairer, more equal Britain, former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and trade unionist Len McCluskey share a love of poetry. The slogan “For the many, not the few” was inspired by Shelley’s famous poem The Masque of Anarchy. For this special evening, Jeremy Corbyn will be in conversation with Bristol City Poet Kat Lyons and Danny Carlo Pandolfi from Raise the Bar, with guest readers.
Bookhaus will be selling books on the night. Attendees will be able to buy books before or after the event, and can get them signed afterwards.
Presented by Bristol Beacon and Raise The Bar
Reserved seated show
Age: Under 16s accompanied by an adult
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
Start Time: 19.30
Finish: 21.00
Book signing: 21:00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Please note: Len McCluskey can no longer take part in this event – please see below for an update from the promoter.
Please note: This show will be BSL interpreted
An update from the Raise the Bar team
Dear attendees,
We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
We are sorry to announce that Len McCluskey is no longer able to attend the event. For this special evening, Jeremy Corbyn will be in conversation with Bristol City Poet Kat Lyons and Danny Carlo Pandolfi from Raise the Bar, with guest readers.
Jeremy will also be around after the show to sign copies of the books, which will be on sale before and after the event.
Doors open at 19:00, and the event runs from 19:30 – 21:00. We look forward to seeing you there.
Best wishes,
Raise the Bar
“One of the best poetry nights in the country.”
Rafeef Ziadah
About Lantern Hall
Bristol’s home of dazzling new music
Seating plans
Seating plans
Lantern Hall is a performance space with a flat floor that can be used in a seated or standing format. To find out more detail about our seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas, view our seating plan page.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Lantern Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Lantern Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
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
Spaces for wheelchair users are available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor are most suitable. 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.
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