VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN
Fri 16 Oct · 13:30
Montpellier Gardens
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Join Tamil poet, performer and winner of the Disabled Poets Prize 2024 Gayathiri Kamalakanthan for a poetry masterclass. From first spark to finished work, they guide you through their creative process and introduce their poetry and verse novel BAD QUEER, a love letter to queer futures that navigates identity and the joys and pains of first love. Then, using creative prompts, be inspired by Gayathiri and turn your ideas into poetry. No experience necessary, all materials provided. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
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VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 13:30.
VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (VOICEBOX, Montpellier Gardens, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Entry to VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Montpellier Gardens can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN
About This Event
Join Tamil poet, performer and winner of the Disabled Poets Prize 2024 Gayathiri Kamalakanthan for a poetry masterclass. From first spark to finished work, they guide you through their creative process and introduce their poetry and verse novel BAD QUEER, a love letter to queer futures that navigates identity and the joys and pains of first love. Then, using creative prompts, be inspired by Gayathiri and turn your ideas into poetry. No experience necessary, all materials provided. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
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Montpellier GardensVOICEBOX, Montpellier Gardens, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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When is VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN?
VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 13:30.
Where is VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN taking place?
VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (VOICEBOX, Montpellier Gardens, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN?
Entry to VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Montpellier Gardens can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN?
Tickets for VOICEBOX: POETRY MASTERCLASS WITH GAYATHIRI KAMALAKANTHAN can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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VOICEBOX, Montpellier Gardens, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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