Renaissance One

Producer and Curator of events, festivals, mentoring & Caribbean style limes. A global majority team diversifying literature & art.

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@serendipityinstitute has organised an event to commemorate the works of Jean ”Binta” Breeze! The premiere will follow a discussion from @opalpalmeradisawriter, Zamzam Ibrahim and Stella Kanu, the CEO at the @The_Globe. Book now at: https://t.co/M8aYEloHIa

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It’s a sad time for Renaissance One as we begin to say goodbye to @thegoodagencyuk. For years, they’ve been a beacon of support for so many authors, helping to bring incredible stories to life. We are sorry to see them go. Wishing the team all the best in whatever comes next.

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Excited to announce renowned playwright and poet @JohnAgard1 is returning to @literaryleicester for a special event, showcasing Caribbean culture alongside @fabianmthomas
Catch him March 19th, 1-2pm at @attenboroughac, and book your free tickets here:
https://t.co/WQBWeeCPei

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@RovingRoshi @rtbspokenword @CurzonClevedon @JemmaHathaway @sukinanoor And lets not forget headliner @JohnAgardPoet who speaks of the appeal of #Bristol for a holiday as well as for poetry @rtbspokenword @CurzonClevedon

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Poets and wordsmiths @rtbspokenword reaches @CurzonClevedon ! Resounding intro and poem from host @RovingRoshi in a truly stunning setting

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@RovingRoshi @rtbspokenword @CurzonClevedon @JemmaHathaway Beautiful alchemical poems by @sukinanoor

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@NorthernSchool #WindrushBySong @NorthernSchool on 26/10 will present a moving love story that starts in the 50s Caribbean and ends in modern day Leeds. Starring #OmariSwanstonJeffers and #CatrinaNisbett it's a bittersweet narrative fusing dance, music & spoken word. Info https://t.co/CsuAbLN3YM

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We're delighted to collaborate with artist #OmariSwanstonJeffers on 4 part #RiseUpFestival about intergenerational trailblazers & the vibrant Leeds #Caribbean community who have shaped Britain. Join us next on 26/10 #WindrushBySong @NorthernSchool https://t.co/CsuAbLN3YM #BHM

[Royal Society of Literature @RSLiterature]

Rupert Everett is presenting his first book, 'The American No', @southbankcentre on Saturday 26 October! Join us for an exhilarating evening as he reads from his collection of short stories, filled with drama, glamour, hope, and rejection.

✨Book now at https://t.co/RzRLepqasz

[Bernardine Evaristo @BernardineEvari]

Love this! Please RT & share privately with people you know. @guardian requesting feedback from black & LGBTQ+ viewers to #MrLoverman @BBCOne @fablepicsuk. Mondays at 9pm but the entire series is available to watch on @BBCiPlayer
https://t.co/rq9clBFtgL

[Manchester Poetry Library @McrPoetryLib]

Join us tonight from 7pm as we welcome three of the poetry scene’s most exhilarating, contemporary voices ✨

@RaymondAntrobus @CalebFemi_ & @theresa_lola will be performing work from their incredible forthcoming collections as part of @McrLitFest 📖

https://t.co/xvAcBaA8iB

[Out-Spoken Press @Outspoken_Press]

🟡 Submissions CLOSE MIDNIGHT TOMORROW, Friday 18 October for our 2025-26 poetry list (full collections & pamphlets) 🟡

If you've been thinking of sending us your work, now's a great time >>
https://t.co/wZ4nW72XEV

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Join the poetry books launch @DzifaBenson @nellivory @niapolly a constellation of lyrical rebellions, 'monsters' who shape, defy and take/make space, outsider resistance and shimmering ways with words. Presented by publisher @BloodaxeBooks on 21/10, info https://t.co/omJoEubcnE

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Don't miss this landmark event Mapping the Future: The Complete Works Poets @britishlibrary on 25/10 with @BernardineEvari @arshi_mona @NickMakoha @YomiSode @Natteitler @BloodaxeBooks @RSLiterature Book at https://t.co/0D6MxrjrMb #completeworkspoets

[WORD! – Tweets by Lydia Towsey & Abi Willock @WORDLesta]

Valda Jackson, Jamaican-born UK-based artist, will perform at Caribbean Women at WORD! 🌍 Her work explores migration, identity & loss. Don’t miss her on 12th Oct at Attenborough Arts Centre!

Tickets🎟️ - https://t.co/q2DP4MlbjJ
#BlackHistoryMonth #SpokenWord #OpenMic #Poetry

[WORD! – Tweets by Lydia Towsey & Abi Willock @WORDLesta]

Catch Tobago Crusoe, renowned calypsonian and performer, at Caribbean Women at WORD! 🎶 Known for his iconic work on Paddington soundtracks, he’ll be live on 12th Oct at Attenborough Arts Centre!

Tickets🎟️- https://t.co/wOjTBtlPl8 #BlackHistoryMonth #SpokenWord #OpenMic #Poetry

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Thanks to @aberdeenuni @WordAberdeen WayWORD Festival for the #poetry evening with #GraceNichols @vavapoetry @copeland_sugar w particular thanks #DrHelenLynch & writers and #outlinescollective founders #KirstyLawie #NaomiChristie

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The sumptous jacket matches the woven narratives of a story that explores and brings attention to female desire. Buy it!

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A week ago we launched the novel #Curandera by @IrenosenOkojie with Irenosen and @dialoguepub @wordtraipser at @HachetteUK . Illustrator-designer @reeceetc captured the spiritedness in the room & the warmth & appreciation for her soaring, transformative writing. Big congrats!