Essex Book Festival: How We Live In Essex: Live Poetry Performance
Lelia Ferro’s poetry performed by professional actors at the atmospheric Martello Tower.
Lelia Ferro’s poetry performed by professional actors at the atmospheric Martello Tower.
Witness the poetry coming to life in a unique collaboration between Lelia Ferro, theatre director Sofia Bagge and fantastic actors.
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