Away With Words is a podcast by Portsmouth Poetry. Dance to the music of rhythm and rhyme is our tagline. Established in 2016 we are a non-profit body encouraging poets and poetry in the city of Portsmouth UK, specialising in community and educational projects.www.portsmouthpoetry.co.ukWho we are:Josh Brown FRSA - Josh, a retired lecturer in Business & Marketing, was Chair of the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth from 2009 to 2015 and oversaw the £4.5m fundraising and rebuild of the lost stage house. On stepping down from the NTR position, Josh formed Portsmouth Poetry. Josh is a Welsh Rygbi supporter, devotee of poetry, theatre and the arts, and passionate follower of the life and work of Dylan Thomas.Liz Weston - Liz has a been involved in a wide range of arts - from fringe theatre in the 1970's to, most recently, Education and Outreach Manager at the New Theatre Royal. She was one of the team who set up the street theatre in Covent Garden; ran a cabaret circus and managed Covent Garden Community Theatre. In the 80's she was the founder director of the Hornpipe Arts Centre in Portsmouth, bringing such companies as Gay Sweatshop and Spare Tyre to the city. She believes in the power of live arts - the dynamics created when performer and audience share a space.
In the final episode recorded in May 2026, Canadian poet Joanna Lilley talks about her poetry and reads from her forthcoming collection to an audience of young poets in Portsmouth at the University of Portsmouth Rees Hall Support the show A Portsmouth Poetry/Away With Words Podcast
8 Jun 2026
From Canada to Here Episode 2
In the second episode recorded with Canadian poet Joanna Lilley at Portsmouth University Rees Hall, Majid Dhana from our partners 4-3-2 Nomads introduces young poets from workshops at The Base Portsmouth Guildhall Support the show A Portsmouth Poetry/Away With Words Podcast
3 Jun 2026
From Canada to Here Episode 1
In the first of 3 episodes recorded at the University of Portsmouth Rees Hall, Josh Brown talks to Canadian poet Joanna Lilley about poetry and her award winning 2020 collection 'Endlings' before an audience of local young poets from Portsmouth Poetry's the Power of the Beat project Support the show A Portsmouth Poetry/Away With Words Podcast
4 Dec 2025
Untitled Episode
In the final episode recorded at Park Community School Josh and Majid talk to three talented poets about their work and ambitions for the future. The Power of the Beat (Goes On) is the second run of Portsmouth poetry's ground-breaking innovative educational project which uses rap, performance poetry, dance and music to engage young people (Year 9: 14-15 years) and release their creativity and talent funded by Arts Council England and Portsmouth Creates. The work of these amazing student...
4 Dec 2025
The Power of the Beat 2025 Episode 2
In the second of three episodes recorded at Park Community School Josh and Majid talk to three talented singers about their work and ambitions for the future. The Power of the Beat (Goes On) is the second run of Portsmouth poetry's ground-breaking innovative educational project which uses rap, performance poetry, dance and music to engage young people (Year 9: 14-15 years) and release their creativity and talent funded by Arts Council England and Portsmouth Creates. The work of these am...
4 Dec 2025
The Power of the Beat 2025
In the first of three episodes recorded at Park Community School Josh and Majid talk to three talented young rappers about their work and ambitions for the future. The Power of the Beat (Goes On) is the second run of Portsmouth poetry's ground-breaking innovative educational project which uses rap, performance poetry, dance and music to engage young people (Year 9: 14-15 years) and release their creativity and talent funded by Arts Council England and Portsmouth Creates. The work of the...
21 Mar 2025
The Last Light Spoken Episode 3 - Dylan Thomas & Marilyn Monroe / Tribute to Gwen Watkins
Josh Brown discusses Dylan Thomas's encounter with Marilyn Monroe and pays tribute to Gwen Watkins, author and friend of the Welsh poet, in this episode.
24 Jan 2025
The Last Light Spoken Episode 2 - Turn A Different Corner: Dylan Thomas & Sylvia Plath
Josh Brown explores a hypothetical meeting between Dylan Thomas and Sylvia Plath, imagining how it might have altered Plath's life story in this episode.
20 Nov 2024
The Last Light Spoken Episode 1 - Dylan Thomas & Taylor Swift
Author Josh Brown explores the surprising connection between Dylan Thomas and Taylor Swift, revealing shared themes in their poetry and songwriting in this interview.
14 Oct 2022
The Power of the Beat: Rap & Education
This episode explores the intersection of rap music and education, highlighting the rhythm and lyrical techniques used in both art forms.
25 Jun 2021
Remembering Robert Graves
This episode remembers Robert Graves, exploring his life and work, and is hosted by the Portsmouth Poetry/Away With Words Podcast.
11 Jun 2021
Poetry and Pop Music
Josh Brown explores the poetic elements found within popular music, drawing connections from Robert Burns to Bruce Springsteen, revealing poetry's pervasive influence.
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