Friday May 2
Waterfront Hall 11.00am


The original Rasta poet Benjamin Zephaniah has delighted audiences young and old since he began performing his unique ‘street’ poetry nearly 20 years ago, appearing all over the world and picking up numerous awards.

Anyway let the man speak for himself!

I try to write poems that are fun but they should also have a serious message. I am very concerned about racism, animal rights, pollution and I have always believed that boys and girls should be treated equally. I hate wars and I think it is not right that adults should tell children not to deal with disputes by fighting then settle disputes by fighting in wars. I think armies should be banned.

I love jogging, Kung Fu, football, collecting old banknotes and exploring woods and forests. Most of my best friends are animals and I am passionate abou being vegan. I have written 7 plays, 7 books for adults and 4 books for children which are: Talking Turkeys, Funky Chickens, Face, Refugee Boy and Wicked World.

‘I live in the East End of London right next door to West Ham Football ground but I still support the best team in the world - Aston Villa!’

Suitable for children aged 8 - 11

To book your class for Benjamin’s unique performance (cost £2.00 per pupil) please phone the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival on 028 9023 2403.

For further information on Young at Art phone 028 9066 0515 or visit the website www.youngatart.co.uk