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Journeys Festival International 2026: Mr Shay & Friends: Poetry Takeoever

Monday 19 October 2026, 19:00

The Y Theatre · 7 East Street, LE1 6EY, Leicester

The YTheatre & Dance

Leicester’s Poet Laureate, Mr Shay , takes over the stage with a hand-picked line-up of some of the most exciting voices in contemporary poetry. Featuring artists pushing the boundaries of spoken word

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