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Learn about Luke Wright, a poet and raconteur who has performed on stages across the world and won several awards. He writes poems on family, politics and masculinity, and has collaborated with John Cooper Clarke, The Libertines and Robert Lindsay.
Luke Wright is a British poet, performer, publisher, curator and broadcaster. He is known for his solo and ensemble shows, his books and pamphlets, and his involvement in poetry festivals and events.
tide which pulled us up the coast, away. from our things. After you’d had. your fill and left me to loll in the waves. I watched you watch me from the ridge, blue in my towel against the burnt orange cliffs. and though the tide still pulled I didn’t drift. I kept my eyes on you: marker, anchor, wife. And I Saw England.
Learn about Luke Wright, a celebrated live poet of his generation, who writes sharp social satire and formal verse. Explore his publications, awards, influences, and poems such as Kelvedon to Liverpool Street, Essex Lion, and Dad Reins.
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The Poetry Society. Home. News About Search Donate Shop Members' Area. Luke Wright. Luke was a founder member of poetry collective Aisle16, who in the 00’s shook up the spoken word scene, helping to kick start a British renaissance of the form. Since 2006 he’s worked primarily on his own, making ten spoken word shows and three verse plays.
Learn about Luke Wright, a London-born poet who performs his work and writes for radio, film and theatre. Explore his biography, bibliography and poetry collections on the British Council website.
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