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John A Sampson
News

Forthcoming performances in 2009

During the Edinburgh Festival John will be doing two shows:

  • The Princess Blankets, with Carol Ann Duffy at the Storytelling Centre, Royal Mile Edinburgh. August 15th-24th at 1pm

  • Cafe Cadenza, Zoo Venue, South Clerk Street. August 16th-22nd at 8.30pm

as well as further appearances alongside Carol Ann Duffy at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, August 17th & 18th at 5pm and 6.30pm

Carol Ann Duffy appointed Poet Laureate

John is delighted to congratulate his long-time collaborator, Carol Ann Duffy, on her appointment as Poet Laureate - the first woman ever to be selected for this prestigious post which has a history going back almost 350 years.

Recent Appearances

John has been busy over the last few months with various projects including:

  • appearing with Carol Ann Duffy at Wychwood Festival,Cheltenham
  • touring with the Lung-Ha Theatre Company
  • appearing with Theatre Workshop in Marat Sade
  • playing trumpet with the Michael Garrett Ensemble
  • appearing in various locations with Carol Ann Duffy
  • playing at the Bath Comedy Festival with the Natural Theatre
  • appearing with Carol Ann Duffy at the National Library, London
  • appearing with Carol Ann Duffy at The Word Festival, Aberdeen

 

 

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