Joelle Taylor

Poet
Apples & Snakes

Joelle Taylor is the author of 4 collections of poetry. Her most recent collection, C+NTO & Othered Poems, won the 2021 T.S Eliot Prize and the 2022 Polari Book Prize for LGBT authors. C+NTO is currently being adapted for theatre with a view to touring. She is a co-curator and host of Out-Spoken Live at the Southbank Centre and tours her work nationally and internationally in a diverse range of venues from Australia to Brazil. She is also a Poetry Fellow of the University of East Anglia and the curator of the Koestler Awards 2023. She has judged several poetry and literary prizes, including the Jerwood Fellowship, the Forward Prize, and the Ondaatje Prize. Her novel of interconnecting stories, The Night Alphabet, will be published by Riverrun in the Spring of 2024. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and the 2022 Saboteur Spoken Word Artist of the Year. Her most recent acting role was in Blue by Derek Jarman, directed by Neil Bartlett and featured Russell Tovey, Jay Bernard, and Travis Alabanza. Blue sold out its run across the UK, and more dates are expected for the future.

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Virtual Schedule – Day 2
July 25, 2024
10:15 am

Spoken word performance by award-winning poet, Joelle Taylor

25 July
Time:  10:15 am - 10:30 am
Location: 
Speaker:  Joelle Taylor
Day 1
July 24, 2024
3:25 pm

Panel Discussion F: Pride in Perspective: Voices of the LGBTQ+ Community

24 July
Time:  3:25 pm - 4:05 pm
Location:  Marquee

In this inclusive and empowering session, members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community will share their stories, experiences, and insights on navigating identity, acceptance, and inclusion. From personal journeys to broader societal issues, our panelists will offer diverse perspectives and shed light on the challenges and triumphs of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Day 2
July 25, 2024
10:15 am

Spoken-word Performance with award-winning poet, Joelle Taylor

Town Hall
25 July
Time:  10:15 am - 10:30 am
Location:  Town Hall
Speaker:  Joelle Taylor

Experience the enchanting allure of poetry on Day 2 of the festival, as award-winning spoken word artist Joelle Taylor graces the stage. Get ready to be swept away by her mesmerising performance, filled with dynamic words and compelling storytelling that promise to ignite inspiration and creativity, enriching the festival agenda with artistry and depth.

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