Poetry as a meeting place – the PTC’s autumn tour
Asha Lul Mohamud Yusuf and her translator Clare Pollard wowed audiences, while Martin Orwin and Daljit Martin read from Catastrophe by Weedhsame, who was, sadly, kept away from the UK.
Sarah Maguire died peacefully last night
We are sad to announce that the PTC’s founder and Artistic Director, Sarah Maguire, died last night. Sarah was a distinguished poet in her own right, as well as the driving force behind the PTC.
The Poetry Translation Centre is looking for a new Chair of Trustees
The Poetry Translation Centre is seeking a new Chair for our Board of Trustees. We are especially keen to hear from people with knowledge of the arts sector.
What is Chinese ‘Lower Body Poetry’?
‘Only those who can’t find joy go looking for thought. Look for thought in poetry? Are you sick or something?’ Literary translator and editor Dave Haysom introduces Chinese ‘Lower Body Poetry’
Translating Iraqi Poetry in Torquay
Translator Alice Guthrie reflects on translating Iraqi poet Kadhem Khanjar’s harrowing poem ‘Breaking News: Mass Grave Discovered Nearby’ in the tranquil setting of our Torquay workshops during the International Agatha Christie Festival.
Spoken, Not Stirred Fundraiser for ‘Catastrophe’ with Daljit Nagra
Spoken, Not Stirred, who run regular poetry events in the east end of London, organised a fundraiser on Saturday the 5th of August 2017. The day featured a reading of ‘Catastrophe’ by Daljit Nagra, followed by a Spoken, Not Stirred open mic
Comics legend Bryan Talbot talks about illustrating Somali poem ‘Catastrophe’
Writer and artist Bryan Talbot talks about his life in comics and illustrating ‘Catastrophe’, a Somali Poem by Xasan Daahir Weedhsame about mass migration for the Poetry Translation Centre.
Listen to a Poetry Translation Workshop on BBC Radio
Earlier this year poet Helen Mort visited a PTC workshop to record a segment for her new radio programme Mother Tongue about international poetry. Now you can listen to the show on the BBC iPlayer.
Support Catastrophe: our Illustrated Poem Crowdfunder
Catastrophe is an electrifying poem by the Somali poet Xasan Daahir Weedhsame. Help the PTC publish it as a dual-language poem-poster translated by Daljit Nagra illustrated by artist Bryan Talbot.
Join our team as our part-time Administrator
The Poetry Translation Centre is looking for a part-time Administrator to join our small and dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with exceptional administrative skills and a passion for the arts to join an innovative and ambitious literature organisation.