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"When Frantic Assembly asked me to write a play, an adaptation of Franz Kafka's novella Metamorphosis, the first thing I did was run away!" - Lemn Sissay Tues 23 - Sat 27 Jan 🎟 Book now: https://bit.ly/3L1dPLU | Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
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"When Frantic Assembly asked me to write a play, an adaptation of Franz Kafka's novella Metamorphosis, the first thing I did was run away!" - Lemn Sissay Tues 23 - Sat 27 Jan 🎟 Book now: https://bit.ly/3L1dPLU | Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
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On Monday we will be joined by master of the spoken word, Lemn Sissay OBE as he takes to the stage with this brand-new show! With live readings from his books, Lemn will unravel some of the original stories behind the poems. An evening full of truth, humour and hope, Lemn will allow us into his morning poetry practice and show us all how he lets the light pour in. ☀️ Don't miss it! Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/LemnSissayApex25 | The Apex
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On Monday we will be joined by master of the spoken word, Lemn Sissay OBE as he takes to the stage with this brand-new show! With live readings from his books, Lemn will unravel some of the original stories behind the poems. An evening full of truth, humour and hope, Lemn will allow us into his morning poetry practice and show us all how he lets the light pour in. ☀️ Don't miss it! Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/LemnSissayApex25 | The Apex
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