Every morning for 10 years Lemn has written four lines and shares them on his socials with no explanation and no title. After catching the public’s attention, they have been transformed into murals, quoted in books, made into songs and even tattoos. He chose the best of them for Let the Light Pour In which became an instant bestseller – and now a live show.
With readings from his books, Lemn will unravel some of the original stories behind the poems, and how they have been used in people’s lives and his own – and show us how he lets the light pour in.
I will build an embassy
In your heart over time
There is a plot of land inside me
Build one in mine
Lemn will be signing copies of Let the Light Pour In and additional bestselling titles will be available for purchase at the show.
Lemn Sissay is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. He has authored collections of poetry and plays and his memoir My Name Is Why was a number one Sunday Times bestseller. He has been made an Honorary Doctor by the universities of Manchester, Kent, Essex, Huddersfield and Brunel, and in 2019 he was awarded the PEN Pinter Prize. He received an MBE in 2010 and an OBE in 2021 for services to literature and charity. In 2023, Sissay was awarded the Freedom of the City of London. He is British and Ethiopian.
“Outstanding.” Matt Haig
“So powerful.” Elif Shafak
“One of the most original, challenging poets writing in Britain today.” Daily Mail
“His name is magic; his poems are songs on the street.” Independent
“Sissay is a passionate and powerful voice.” Kae Tempest
For Adults: Tender Fingers in a Clenched Fist; Rebel Without Applause; Morning Breaks in the Elevator; The Emperor’s Watchmaker; Listener; Refugee Boy; Gold from the Stone; My Name Is Why
For Children: Don’t Ask the Dragon
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