Persian poets, Azita Ghahreman (translated by Maura Dooley), Reza Mohammadi (translated by Nick Laird) and Shakila Azizzada (translated by Mimi Khalvati, received a hugely enthusiastic response when they read alongside their poet translators during our 2012 Persian Poets' Tour.

Now back in the UK for a series of five readings, our 2013 tour kicks off with this reading in Manchester. Tickets are already going fast, so please book now to avoid disappointment.