Carol Ann Duffy presents this tenth series of poetry nights at the city’s iconic Royal Exchange Theatre. Each evening features Carol Ann reading from her own work and introducing some of the country’s best new emerging talent: student poets from the Manchester Writing School, led by house poet Liz Venn. There’s also a special guest appearance from a poet of national stature and live music from the house jazz band.

12th January: Kit Wright

19th January: Ann Gray

9th March: Lachlan Mackinnon

Start time: 7.00pm (music), 7.30pm (readings)

Tickets: £12/£10 – book via the Royal Exchange Theatre: www.royalexchange.co.uk or contact the box office on 0161 833 9833