Book Launch - Bright Lives: Historical Black Figures in Wales
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Please note that the Bright Lives book launch has been postponed.
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Join us for an evening of poetry and song celebrating
BRIGHT LIVES:
Historical Black Figures in Wales, honouring powerful stories from Wales rich and diverse past.
Join former Childrens Laureate of Wales Alex Wharton in conversation with Darren Chetty as they discuss BRIGHT LIVES, a powerful new work commissioned by Cadw to celebrate Wales rich and diverse history.
Exploring themes of identity, creativity, and education, BRIGHT LIVES highlights the importanceand liberationof sharing positive historical narratives.
The event will feature discussion of standout pieces including The Gardener, worn by Lewis Hamilton at the Met Gala 2024, and Diolch Mr Robeson, a tribute to Paul Robeson and his connection to the South Wales miners.
An evening of inspiration, not to be missed....
Alex Wharton is an award-winning author, poet, and performer, and served as Childrens Laureate Wales (20232025). His work spans radio and ballet, and includes collaborations with organisations such as the Royal Foundation, British Council of Literature, Hay Festival, and the BBC. His debut collection Daydreams and Jellybeans was shortlisted for Wales Book of the Year, while Doughnuts, Thieves and Chimpanzees was Carnegie-nominated. His later collections include Red Sky at Night: Poets Delight, shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize, and Red Sky in the Morning: Poets Warning(2025).
Dr Darren Chetty is a teacher, lecturer, writer and editor, with research interests in education, philosophy, racism, childrens literature and hip-hop culture. He is a sought-after speaker and a specialist in philosophy for and with children and communities.
We hope to announce a new date soon and will update all ticket holders as soon as we can.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Join us for an evening of poetry and song celebrating
BRIGHT LIVES:
Historical Black Figures in Wales, honouring powerful stories from Wales rich and diverse past.
Join former Childrens Laureate of Wales Alex Wharton in conversation with Darren Chetty as they discuss BRIGHT LIVES, a powerful new work commissioned by Cadw to celebrate Wales rich and diverse history.
Exploring themes of identity, creativity, and education, BRIGHT LIVES highlights the importanceand liberationof sharing positive historical narratives.
The event will feature discussion of standout pieces including The Gardener, worn by Lewis Hamilton at the Met Gala 2024, and Diolch Mr Robeson, a tribute to Paul Robeson and his connection to the South Wales miners.
An evening of inspiration, not to be missed....
Alex Wharton is an award-winning author, poet, and performer, and served as Childrens Laureate Wales (20232025). His work spans radio and ballet, and includes collaborations with organisations such as the Royal Foundation, British Council of Literature, Hay Festival, and the BBC. His debut collection Daydreams and Jellybeans was shortlisted for Wales Book of the Year, while Doughnuts, Thieves and Chimpanzees was Carnegie-nominated. His later collections include Red Sky at Night: Poets Delight, shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize, and Red Sky in the Morning: Poets Warning(2025).
Dr Darren Chetty is a teacher, lecturer, writer and editor, with research interests in education, philosophy, racism, childrens literature and hip-hop culture. He is a sought-after speaker and a specialist in philosophy for and with children and communities.
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