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Organisation :
Ann the PoetName :
Miss Ann WilsonEmail :
annthepoet@googlemail.comWebsite :
www.annthepoet.comTel :
01229 822856Age Groups :
Key Stage 2 (7-11 Years), Key Stage 3 (11-14 Years), Key Stage 4 (14-16 Years), 16 Years +
Arts in Health Categories :
Older People, Adults with Learning Disabilities, Children with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Mobility Impairment
Artforms :
Poetry, Creative Writing, Spoken Word
Creative Practice :
I’m a hard working and creative performance poet. I've performed my poetry in pubs, cafes, and theatres, on the radio at festivals and on the street since 1992. My main motivator is to engage and connect with the general public. In 2006 I was the Poet Laureate for South Cumbria. My most recent collection 'Synesthetic' explored the emotions of poetry in relation to colour. Prior to that I collaborated with sonic artist Shaun Blezard on 'The Resting Bench' which featured poetry and sounds from Barrow Island. I am also a theatre director and songwriter,comedienne. I use all these skills in workshops and performances as appropriate.
Education Practice :
As a freelance performance poet and arts practitioner I’ve been delivering workshops in formal and non formal settings for over ten years. I work with all age groups and abilities. I lead workshops in poetry slams, poetic forms, performance technique, theatre scriptwriting, stand up comedy, songwriting, drama, creative writing with sonic art and creative writing collaborations. I also have a PGCE in Further Education. In my role as a performing arts tutor at Furness College I designed and delivered high quality creative workshops within the formal education sector. I also enjoyed directing the final major productions for the BTEC Performing Arts students at Furness College.
I majored in theatre directing during my degree at the Welsh College of Music and Drama. I regularly attend creative writing workshops to update my ongoing professional development. I’m a member of NAWE (National Association of Writers in Education) and NALD (National Association of Literature Development) I have an enhanced CRB certificate, Public Liability Insurance, Full driving licence and my own car.
Referee 1 :
Organisation :
Apples & Snakes
Name :
Sarah Ellis
Email :
Tel :
020 8465 6143
Description :
As the NW Programmer for Apples & Snakes (the UK's largest organisation for performance poetry) I managed the Cumbria and Lancashire project and activity in the NW region. The project raised the profile of spoken word and gave development opportunities to new and emerging artists. I was resposible for managing and promoting events, contracting artists, providing professional development opportunities, giving one to one support to artists and contributing to the national programme of the organisation.
Date Completed :
April 2009
Referee 2 :
Organisation :
Brewery Arts Centre
Name :
Linda Graham
Email :
Tel :
01539 722833
Description :
I am the regular host and workshop leader for the monthly spoken word open mic at Brewery Arts Centre. The monthly 2 hr open workshop is for all age groups and anyone that wants to write. I have also led workshops in schools around Cumbria on behelf of Brewery Arts Centre leading up to the Anne Pierson awards.
Date Completed :
ongoing
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