After a successful literary evening in June, Leeuwarden City of Literature will again organize an intimate poetry dinner in the Westerkerk on Friday 23 October. On stage: four writers / poets with a heart for the landscape. In Frisian and in Dutch they will praise and mourn the (languishing) nature.
Jantien de Boer, Edwin de Groot, Marije Roorda and Jan Kleefstra present work to a small, curious audience in the atmospheric hall of the Westerkerk. You are expected (alone, in pairs or with your household) between 5.30 pm and 6.00 pm and take a seat at a cozy table in the room. The presentations are alternated with simple but very tasty vegetarian courses.
About the authors
Jantien de Boer (1965) is a journalist and columnist for the Leeuwarder Courant. In 2015 she made a name for herself with her book “Landschapspijn” (landscape pain), about the loss of biodiversity. Edwin de Groot (1963) likes to explore the boundaries of Frisian and Dutch in his work and performances. Nature and transience are recurring themes in his work. Marije Roorda (1948) also writes in both Frisian and Dutch. In her poems and short stories she reflects on the landscape and the water. She often collaborates with other (visual) artists. The work of Jan Kleefstra (1964), who is also bilingual, revolves mainly around the impact of humanity on earth and nature. He recently published “Veldwerk” (fieldwork) with painter Christiaan Kuitwaard, with watercolors and texts on the theme of loss of biodiversity.
About the evening
Due to the RIVM measures, there is only room for 30 people. You must reserve your tickets in advance and fill in a number of details (such as the nature and size of your company). The walk-in starts on October 23 at 5.30 pm. The end time is estimated at 9.30 pm.
Costs and reservations
The costs per person are € 17.50, young people up to 18 years € 12.50. This includes food and tap water. Other drinks are not included in the price and can be ordered on site and paid by pin. You can reserve your tickets via the website of the Westerkerk. Don’t wait too long, there is a limited amount of tickets available!
Photo: Berber van Oyen-Peenstra
