Bio:
Lydia Towsey is poet, performer, cat-keeper, mother and ukulele strummer - with an MA in poetry and a primary school certificate in ‘tap dancing’. Previously shortlisted for the Bridport Poetry Prize, she’s performed everywhere from London’s 100 Club, Bloomsbury Theatre and the House of Lords - to ‘On the Buses’ as Arriva Buses' Literary Leicester Poet in Residence. Commissioned by The Guardian, Royal Albert Hall, Kew Gardens and Apples and Snakes amongst many others - she is the author of two Burning Eye poetry collections, The Venus Papers and The English Disease. In addition to her work as an artist, Lydia is the Creative Director of WORD!, Co-Director of BrightSparks Arts and an NHS Arts in Health Co-ordinator for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.
- “This book [The English Disease] is a new national anthem. Visual, vivid, curious and kind.” - Joelle Taylor…
- “Absolutely spectacular” - Poet in the City…
- “One of the new intriguing voices of her time” - Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze MBE…
- “Lydia Towsey is funny, irreverent and rude, thanks to her Mum. God bless them both.” - Mark Gwynne Jones…
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