Forward Meet The Poet is a new online series which will feature readings from the ten books shortlisted for Forward Prizes.

It’s an opportunity to hear excellent writers read live, discuss what they do with words, and see them field questions. These will be moderated by a member of the 2020 Forward Prizes jury.

As former Forward jury chair, Jeremy Paxman, puts it: “At last! A chance to ask poets what they’re on about. It’s been too long.”

Registration is £3 per event, via Eventbrite. Or… bargain alert… you can become a Forward Arts Foundation supporter and access all events in this series for a donation of £10 or more, also via Eventbrite.

these are the ones that have happened already…



Tuesday 30 June, 7pm 

Ella Frears in conversation with Leaf Arbuthnot 

Tuesday 7 July, 7pm 

Nina Mingya Powles in conversation with Kim Moore



Tuesday 14 July, 7pm  

Will Harris in conversation with Alexandra Harris

Tuesday 21 July, 7pm 

Martha Sprackland in conversation with David Wheatley



Tuesday 28 July, 7pm 

Rachel Long in conversation with Kim Moore

Tuesday 4 August, 7pm 

Natalie Diaz in conversation with David Wheatley



Tuesday 11 August, 7pm 

Vicki Feaver in conversation with Alexandra Harris

Tuesday 18 August, 7pm  

Caroline Bird in conversation with Leaf Arbuthnot



Tuesday 25 August, 7pm  

David Morley in conversation with Alexandra Harris



Tuesday 1 September, 7pm 

Pascale Petit in conversation with Kim Moore