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Hollie McNish

,Barbican Hall
Hollie McNish leaning against a brick wall and looking over her left shoulder

Poet and author Hollie McNish hosts an evening of spoken word to launch her new book, Slug… and other things I’ve been told to hate.

Winner of the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry, McNish’s readings are not to be missed. Expect strong language and adult content as she chats about and reads from this new collection, covering topics from love and loss to friendship, Finnish saunas, Kellogg’s anti-masturbation pants and the monotony of the parenting bench.

Slug is to be published in May 2021 with Hachette. 

We are working to reschedule this performance.

Tagged with: Contemporary music Contemporary Music Contemporary music

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Barbican Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

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