Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop
Sat 10 Oct · 14:00
John Hansard Gallery
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A creative writing workshop titled 'Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop' will be held at the John Hansard Gallery in Southampton on 10 October 2026 at 14:00. The session is led by Gita Ralleigh, a medical doctor and poet. Admission is listed as free.
Poetry workshop led by Gita Ralleigh, a medical doctor, poet and creative writing lecturer at Imperial College, London.
This is a two-hour creative writing workshop aimed at adults, bringing together medical students and members of the public. We will look askance at the body, using art images (provided) to document, interrogate and inscribe our varied experiences, through freewriting, discussion and collaboration.
The workshop will be led by Gita Ralleigh, a medical doctor, poet and creative writing lecturer at Imperial College, London. Material from the art exhibition ‘Becoming doctors’, showing at John Hansard Gallery during the Arts & Humanities Festival, will be used.
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Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 14:00.
Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop is held at John Hansard Gallery in Southampton (142-144 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DU).
Entry to Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop is free.
The forecast for Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop is Mainly clear · 17°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of John Hansard Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop
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A creative writing workshop titled 'Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop' will be held at the John Hansard Gallery in Southampton on 10 October 2026 at 14:00. The session is led by Gita Ralleigh, a medical doctor and poet. Admission is listed as free.
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Poetry workshop led by Gita Ralleigh, a medical doctor, poet and creative writing lecturer at Imperial College, London.
This is a two-hour creative writing workshop aimed at adults, bringing together medical students and members of the public. We will look askance at the body, using art images (provided) to document, interrogate and inscribe our varied experiences, through freewriting, discussion and collaboration.
The workshop will be led by Gita Ralleigh, a medical doctor, poet and creative writing lecturer at Imperial College, London. Material from the art exhibition ‘Becoming doctors’, showing at John Hansard Gallery during the Arts & Humanities Festival, will be used.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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John Hansard Gallery142-144 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DU
Bargate, Southampton
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When is Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop?
Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 14:00.
Where is Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop taking place?
Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop is held at John Hansard Gallery in Southampton (142-144 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DU).
How much are tickets for Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop?
Entry to Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop is free.
What will the weather be like at Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop?
The forecast for Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop is Mainly clear · 17°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of John Hansard Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop?
Tickets for Becoming Doctors: Writing The Body Poetry Workshop can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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