This year's incarnation of the poet's group is The Living Poets Society, who have been work-shopping at the Criterion over the last few months and are excited to bring you a selection of their new work.

Over the course of the festival we also have performances from local poets including the Coventry Poet Laureate Andrea Mbarushimana alongside Alison Manning, Sharan Cheema, Morgan Birch, VIG and George Bastow. 

Amy Rugg will be this year's Resident Poet, providing lyrical, poetic reflection on the comings and goings of the Festival through the week.