Join us for a captivating night of poetry reading at Lawson Flats, featuring the poet Sihle Ntuli, alongside a diverse lineup of talented poets who each bring their unique voices and perspectives to the stage.
This event promises to be a celebration of the richness and diversity of African poetry. Join us for an evening filled with powerful readings, insightful discussions, and a chance to connect with fellow lovers of literature.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness these extraordinary poets and immerse yourself in the world of African literature! We look forward to sharing this unforgettable experience with you!
ABOUT THE POET
Sihle Ntuli is a poet, classicist and editor from Durban, South Africa and a recipient of the 2024 Patricia Kailis International Writing Fellowship. He received his MA in Classical Civilisations from Rhodes University, where he briefly lectured Classics at the University of the Free State and the University of Johannesburg. His writing has been supported by the Johannesburg Institute of Advanced Studies Fellowship in South Africa and the Centre for Stories in Australia through the Patricia Kailis Fellowship. He also served as the editor-in-chief of South Africa’s oldest literary magazine New Contrast in 2023. He is a 2024 Best of the Net poetry winner and a Pushcart prize nominee. His poems have appeared in ADDA stories, Poetry Wales, Poetry Ireland Review, Poetry London, and elsewhere.
ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP
The Patricia Kailis International Writing Fellowship aims to ‘support the work of talented individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to ideas and practices that foster belonging and better cross-cultural understanding’, ‘deepen and broaden the literary culture in Western Australia’, and offer Western Australian emerging writers access to writers of international reputation.
TICKETS
This event is FREE, but spaces are limited. Make sure to reserve your spot early to secure your place!
Doors open from 5pm, enjoy a drink in Luis' on the first floor.
Event photo by Philela Singama