Articles relating to: poetry
Books: Northern Soul’s Best Reads of 2021
As we approach the end of 2021, we’re looking back on the things that have brought us immense comfort during another turbulent year.
“Poetry enriches lives.” Ian Duhig, Ilkley Literature Festival 2021 Poet in Residence
Ian Duhig grew up with poetry.
Poetry Review: The Distance Between Clouds by Henry Normal
Henry Normal might just be the most famous person you have never heard of.
How I learned to love London: Henry Normal writes for Northern Soul
While writing The Royle Family up in Manchester with Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash, some days, just for a joke, Caroline would announce “it’s raining in London” and we would all cheer.
Can poetry save theatres? Henry Normal writes for Northern Soul
When a theatre shuts its doors, it’s called ‘going dark’.
World Autism Awareness Week 2021: Henry Normal shares poems to, and inspired by, his son Johnny
Henry Normal, co-writer and producer of award-winning TV shows and films such as The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, The Parole Officer, Paul Calf, Gavin & Stacey, Alan Partridge, among many others, shares some of his brilliant poems written for, and inspired by, his son, Johnny, as part of World Autism Awareness Week 2021.
Poetry Review: No guiding star by John Mills
No guiding star might not be an instantly powerful phrase from a poetic standpoint but, from the off, you can understand why the title of John Mills’ latest poetry collection matters.
The Northern Soul Christmas Poem: Northern Angel
While Christmas may look a little different this year, at Northern Soul we love our festive traditions and here’s a particular favourite: the Northern Soul Christmas poem written exclusively for us by Wendy Pratt in response to Phil Pounder’s beautiful photograph.
Northern Horizons: a North East childhood and big, big skies
There’s a wonderful poem written by Thomas Hood in the early 1800s which sums up the reality of a Northern winter.
Poetry Review: Suitcase by Kevin Reid
In Suitcase, one of the latest pamphlets published by independent publishing press 4Word, Kevin Reid takes us on a number of engaging and emotional journeys.
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