John's work is powerful and moving yet he immediately engages the audience with his natural style and relaxed manner. His performance is special and thought provoking. The audience were at times visibly moved, shocked, delighted and entertained, it was wonderful to see their reactions and the wave of different emotions across the room.
- Paula Truman (Morley Literature Festival)
His knowledge and love of poetry shines through.
- Rachel Feldberg (Ilkley Literature Festival)
Readings & Appearances
2009
1 Aug, Poetry and visual art workshop
Brighouse Library 1-3pm
12 Sept, Moving Manchester Conference
Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester 7.30pm
14 Sept, Reader's Day, St. Ives Library 10am-4pm
5 Oct, Devon Libraries
6 Oct, Devon Libraries
8 Oct, Wordpool, 6pm, Town Hall, Blackpool
9 Oct, Runshaw College, Chorley
17 Oct,
'Conversations about Empires,'
Ilkley Literature Festival 4.30pm
17 Oct, 'RECITAL' - Ilkley Literature Festival 7.30pm
18 Oct, 'RECITAL' - Manchester Literature Festival
Whitworth Art Gallery
9 Nov, 'RECITAL' - Beehive Poets - 171 Westgate
Bradford BD1 3AA 7.30pm
10 Nov, 'RECITAL' - Chesterfield Library 7.30pm