Create poetry with award‑nominated poet and performer Arji Manuelpillai in this lively workshop for ages 7+ and their grown-ups.
Part of Story Street x The LEGO Group.
Blend rap, music and storytelling to shape your own unique poem. Want to perform it? Come back at 3pm for an optional public sharing.
For ages 7+
Free with Discover Entry ticket
Story Street x The LEGO Group
About Arji Manuelpillai
Arji Manuelpillaiis a poet, performer and creative facilitator based in London.
His work has appeared in Poetry Review, The Rialto and Bath Magg, and has been shortlisted for the National Poetry Prize (2021), the Out-Spoken Prize and the Winchester Poetry Prize (2021). He is a Jerwood/Arvon mentee (mentored by Hannah Lowe) and has received commissions from the Science Museum, the National Memorial Arboretum and the Princess of Wales.
Arji’s debut pamphlet ‘Mutton Rolls’ was published with Out-Spoken Press in 2020 and his latest book ‘Improvised Explosive Device’ was released in the Autumn of 2022. This highly acclaimed book was noted in The Telegraph’s Top 20 poetry books of the year, as well as in The Guardian’s best recent poetry section. It was also the Winter PBS selection and was nominated for the Derek Walcott Prize.
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