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Zena Edwards in conversation with Del Jessop

Del Jessop talks to Zena Edwards about poetry, performance and the embodiment of characters through movement.
11th February, 2026
Photo: Missohio Studio
'I wanted to be somebody who embodied an entire stage, changed the atmosphere in the room because of the character.'
Zena Edwards

Zena Edwards

Zena Edwards is an award-winning poet, performer and multidisciplinary collaborator.

Delon Jessop

Delon Jessop

Delon Jessop is an actor, writer and voiceover artist.

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