History
The African Writers’ Evening is the first regular evening held for African Writers at the UK’s celebrated Poetry Cafe. It was started in 2003 by Nii Ayikwei Parkes in consultation with the Directors of the Poetry Society after he completed a residency at the Poetry Cafe and is now run by London SLAM Central, an organisation started by Nii, Marrianne San Miguel and Agnes Meadows.
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Latest Updates
- authors: Ghazi Gheblawi confirmed for July 17 - July 2nd, 2008
- books: The AWE Bookstore - March 12th, 2007
- dates: Hisham Matar et al on Thursday June 12, 2008 - June 11th, 2008
- news: Ghazi Gheblawi confirmed for July 17 - July 2nd, 2008
Venue & Time
African Writers' Evening is usually held on the third Friday every other month starting from March each year at The Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2. In 2008 it will be held mainly on Thursdays for most fo the year.Time: 7.30pm
Cost: Usually £4, occasionally FREE for special events.
What's New
- Ghazi Gheblawi confirmed for July 17
- Hisham Matar et al on Thursday June 12, 2008
- Robyn Scott on May 22, 2008
- Commonwealth Prize News
Past AWE News
- African Writers' Evening listed in BBC recommended events list
- Previous feature, Diana Evans, wins Orange New Writer Prize
- Previous feature, Hisham Matar, published by Viking (Penguin)
A Short History
African Writers' EveningCalendar
