In conversation
Edson Burton in conversation with Colin Grant
Talking about his evolution as a poet, playwright and public intellectual, as well as his mesmeric creation for radio, the time-travelling, eternal Deacon.
24th August, 2022
Image by Alejandro Padron
'Poetry is at the heart of most of my writing, and I have to sometimes slap myself when writing drama. I said, "Nobody would ever say that Edson. Come on, you can’t get away with that one!"'
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'You left recalibrated. Heartbeat altered. Shoulders lowered.'
Bad Signal
'All language use can be seen as extending a hand; words and their corresponding meanings are always about relationships'
When journalism is silenced
What is the responsibility of the writer?
Free Will
Will Harris reads his poem, 'Free Will'. Directed by Matthew Thompson and commissioned by the Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation.
Half Written Love Letter
Selina Nwulu reads her poem, 'Half Written Love Letter'. Directed by Matthew Thompson and commissioned by the Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation.
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