‘Armada’ – Brian Patten Hebden Bridge Picture House, New Road, Hebden Bridge 8.00pm £9 ( £7); £4 for under16 years
‘A magic ability to turn radiant imagination loose’ (The Times). Brian Patten is one of the most accessible and popular poets working today. Armada, his critically acclaimed new book, and most personal and universal to date, is a collection of remarkable poems offering sharp, witty and provocative insights into life and the human condition. ‘Humour, sincerity, sheer brilliance – not to be missed’ (The Scotsman). Booksigning after the show. Sponsored by ASDA
