Dame Carol Ann Duffy returns to host her hugely successful poetry and music nights at Manchester's iconic Royal Exchange.

Following the unprecedented success of past seasons, Dame Carol Ann Duffy returns to host her hugely successful poetry and music nights in the relaxed and atmospheric Royal Exchange Studio Theatre. Each evening sees Manchester’s much-loved Poet Laureate introduce emerging and established writers: readings from the Manchester Writing School’s best new poets led by House Poet Liz Venn, and a performance by a special guest star of national stature. There’s a chance to meet and mingle with the poets and get copies of their books signed during the interval, and music from the house jazz band.

Monday 5th October 2015, 7pm – special guest: Jo Bell

Monday 19th October 2015, 7pm – special guest: Sean Borodale

Monday 14th December 2015, 7pm – special Christmas guests: LiTTLe MaCHiNe

At the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester M2 7DH.

Tickets: £12/£10/£5.
Book online at www.royalexchange.co.uk or call the box office on +44 (0) 161 833 9833.

Carol Ann Duffy and Friends is sponsored by Humanities and Social Science Research (HSSR) at Manchester Metropolitan University and presented in partnership with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts and Blackwell’s. Join the Manchester Writing School mailing list, contact writingschool@mmu.ac.uk, or follow us on Twitter @mcrwritingschl.