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Off The Shelf Festival
Jackie Kay – Mayday
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One of our best-loved poets and former Makar of Scotland, Jackie Kay reads from new collection May Day. These poems explore decades of political activism, accompanying her parents’ Socialist campaigns, through the feminist, LGBT+ and anti-racist movements of the 80s/90s to the present day and Black Lives Matter.

Kay brings to life influential figures including Paul Robeson as well as sharing poems of grief and love following the loss of her parents.

With support from poets Danaé Wellington and Beth Davies.

Books will be on sale at the event and can also be ordered here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/off-the-shelf-2024

About the company

We’re delighted to bring you an exciting, extensive and our most diverse festival ever this Autumn! We’ve some of the best names in writing, arts and media as well as new rising stars. From ABBA to Artificial Intelligence, history to Hip Hop, Japanese fiction to Dutch graphic novels, miners to mudlarking plus nature, cosy crime, poetry and speed dating (a publisher!) this year’s festival gives you the chance to dive into the wonderful world of books and ideas and reflect on issues that affect all.

We look forward to seeing you!

Off the Shelf team

With thanks to our guest curators and partners who have enriched and brought a new perspective to the Festival: Kerry Hudson. Esmie Jikiem-Pearson. Andrew McMillan. Ruth McDonald. Vicky Morris. Sunjeev Sahota. Faber Academy. Headline Publishing Group. Hive South Yorkshire. Japan Foundation. Poetry Translation Centre. Sheffield Hallam University.

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Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Access
The Montgomery is currently undergoing redevelopment works to make the building accessible. Access information will be updated in due course.

It is not currently possible to book access seats online.
If you require assistance booking these seats during our closure please send an email to info@themontgomery.org.uk with your telephone number and we will call you back.
Getting Here

Public Transport

The nearest tram stop is Cathedral, within 5 minutes’ walk.
Buses stopping at the Arundel Gate interchanges are within 5 minutes’ walk.
Sheffield Train Station is approximately a 10 minute walk from the venue.

By Car

Access to Surrey Street is via Arundel Gate, onto Norfolk Street. A the top of Norfolk Street, turn right. The Montgomery is on the right side, facing the Town Hall.

A loading bay is available immediately in front of the theatre, and hourly on-street parking is available.

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