Events
Parthian acknowledges the financial support of the Books Council of Wales and Creative Wales.
JANUARY:
Saturday January 10th, 7pm – St Illtud's Church, Church Lane, Llantwit Major CF61 1SH
The Magnificent Seven: a poetry collaboration between Parthian Books and Bardic Books, featuring seven of Wales' finest poetic voices, plus open mic. More info here.
Thursday January 22nd, 6.30pm – Plas Brondanw, Llanfrothen, Garreg, Penrhyndeudraeth LL48 6SW
Elin Gruffydd will be talking about her book Sweet Melancholy, a photography project intertwining Elin Gruffydd’s film photography with the words of the artist Brenda Chamberlain, in a visual exploration of Ynys Enlli and the Greek island Hydra. This talk will be delivered through the medium of Welsh. Booking info here.
Wednesday January 28th, 7.30pm (CET) – Maria Pandora, Cava & Poetry
Pl. de Gabriel Miró, 1, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain
The Madrid Review LIVE: Owning Your Voice with Carys Shannon. Booking info here.
Friday January 30th, 8pm – Green Room, Above SUSSED, 4-5 James Street, Porthcawl, Wales, CF36 3BG
Tracey Rhys will be a guest poet at the Green Room, plus ambitious open mic. £5 entry. BYOB. All welcome. In support of Sustainable Wales.
Saturday January 31st, 8pm (CET) – The Secret Kingdoms, C. de Moratín, 7, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Truth & Storytelling: Jayne Marshall and Carys Shannon explore the creative space where reality and imagination meet. Following the discussion and readings there will be a Q&A. Refreshments will be served and there will be a signing. The event is free, places are limited. More info here.
FEBRUARY:
Wednesday February 4th, 6.30-9pm – Bar St James, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0PB
Uplands Poetry Night featuring Natalie Ann Holborow. More info here.
Saturday February 28th, 3pm – Chapter One bookshop, The Bonded Stores, Church Street, Narberth, Pembs
Georgia Carys Williams will be reading from and discussing her debut novel Unspeakable Beauty. £5 entrance fee.
MARCH:
Thursday March 5th, 7pm for a 7.30 start – Griffin Books, 9A Windsor Road, Penarth, Cardiff
Peter Finch talks to John Osmond about The Literary Business. More info TBC.
Sunday March 8th, 6pm – The Old Swan Inn, Church St, Llantwit Major CF61 1SB
Tracey Rhys will be the guest poet at Sarah Persson’s monthly Poems & Pints night with open mic.
Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March, specifics TBC – Laugharne Festival
Peter Finch talks to John Williams about The Literary Business. More info here.
Saturday March 21st, 11.30am – Gallery 57, Newport Festival of Words
White Sheep Book Launch: Odette Debono will be in conversation with Richard Davies about her memoir of growing up in the narrow dockland streets of late-sixties Newport. More info TBC here.
Monday March 23rd, 7pm – Dylan Thomas Theatre, Gloucester Pl, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 1TY
Tracey Rhys will be a guest poet at Christopher Horton’s event in Swansea.
Friday March 27th, 7pm – The Queer Emporium, 2-4 Royal Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1AE
The launch of Blueprints, a searing, reflective and truthful collection of essays by award-winning writer, Crystal Jeans. With special guest Rhian Elizabeth. Hosted by Richard Davies. More info TBC here.
APRIL:
Friday April 3rd, 7.30pm – The Cellar Bards, The Cellar, 25/26 Quay Street, Cardigan SA43 1HU
Patrick Jones is the guest poet and he will be reading from his latest collection Antidotes to Dissolution.
Thursday April 16th, time TBC – Llanishen Probus
Peter Finch event for The Literary Business. More info TBC.
MAY:
Thursday May 7th, 7pm – The Library, Aberystwyth
Event with Francesca Rhydderch and Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch. More info TBC.
Friday May 8th, 7.30pm – The Cellar Bards, The Cellar, 25/26 Quay Street, Cardigan SA43 1HU
Jemma L. King is the guest poet and she will be reading from her latest collection Moon Base One.
Thursday May 14th, time TBC – Kings Road Yard, Pontcanna
Event with Francesca Rhydderch and Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch. Music by Ceri Owen Jones and Elsa Davies. More info TBC.
JUNE:
Saturday June 6th, 7.30pm – St Illtud’s Church, Llantwit Major, CF61 1SB
Crystal Jeans and Ben Wildsmith will discuss their new memoirs Blueprints (Parthian) and Whose Song to Sing? (Calon).
Parthian acknowledges the financial support of the Books Council of Wales and Creative Wales.
