Simon Armitage is one of the UK’s Poet Laureate and author of many best-selling books of poetry, song lyrics, travel writing and stories. In this special event for schools, Simon talks to Felicity Plunkett about his life in art and shares tips for emerging writers looking to make their name in poetry. Following the ‘In Conversation’, students are invited to continue to the Chau Chak Wing Museum where they can rotate around the collection and meet five Australian performing poets.
Simon Armitage is one of the UK’s Poet Laureate and author of many best-selling books of poetry, song lyrics, travel writing and stories. In this special event for schools, Simon talks to Felicity Plunkett about his life in art and shares tips for emerging writers looking to make their name in poetry. Following the ‘In Conversation’, students are invited to continue to the Chau Chak Wing Museum where they can rotate around the collection and meet five Australian performing poets.