StAnza: Scotland’s International Poetry Festival: 17 to 21 March, 2010

With its 2010 programme complete and tickets already on sale, StAnza: Scotland’s International Poetry Festival promises a rich mix of events that will appeal to audiences of all ages. From 17-21 March over 50 world-class poets from Scotland, the UK, and beyond these shores will gather to take part in more than 80 events, all based in the historic town of St Andrews.

Poetry is celebrated in all its forms and the 2010 festival presents a plethora of art, music, poetry films and children’s events. Acclaimed artists Brigid Collins and John Bellany are among those showing work in a total of 12 poetry themed art exhibitions. There will be an evening of Shetlandic poetry and music, jazz-inflected poetry from Trio Verso and traditional\ baroque music from Galway band Dordán, who will accompany poets Matthew Sweeney and Moya Cannon in a special St Patrick’s Night celebration at the Byre Theatre.