Poetry Performance - Gus Simonovic
From its base in London, the New Zealand Studies Network aims to promote interest in New Zealand: its people, its social and political arrangements, and its accomplishments in arts, sciences and the learned professions.
The NZSN hosts frequent talks, presentations and performances by academics, public figures, professionals, literary figures, artists, musicians and film-makers.
On 16th September, one of the most well known New Zealand performance poets Gus Simonovic will share his work and give a talk about his poetry project: “Printable Reality”. Gus is in London on an extended summer internship with leading UK performance poetry organisation “Apples and Snakes” as a part of his UK/Europe tour. He has been presenting his multimedia poetry performance “Lovers Walk” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
With the vision of bringing poetry to the widest possible audiences, Gus initiated the “Printable Reality” concept. Based on collaboration with other spoken word artists, musicians, dancers and visual artists. Its motto is: “Experience Poetry Differently”.
"Gus writes passionately about eggs and edgily about passion"
Expect a brain-dance of honey and spices (may contain traces of nuts). Don't miss the chance to catch him in this one off London appearance.
PLACES ARE LIMITED. RSVP to Mary Ensor, (ensor.ressel@btinternet.com) to avoid disappointment for more info contact : printable@printablereality.com
What: Poetry Performance - Gus Simonovic
When: Friday 16th September 6pm
Where: Birkbeck University of London, Main Building, Malet St
(entrance on Torrington Square) Room TBC
Expect a brain-dance of honey and spices (may contain traces of nuts). Don't miss the chance to catch him in this one off London appearance.
PLACES ARE LIMITED. RSVP to Mary Ensor, (ensor.ressel@btinternet.com) to avoid disappointment
Expect a brain-dance of honey and spices (may contain traces of nuts). Don't miss the chance to catch him in this one off London appearance.
PLACES ARE LIMITED. RSVP to Mary Ensor, (ensor.ressel@btinternet.com) to avoid disappointment
Member Profile
Gus SimonovicGus Simonovic has lived in other countries and spoken other languages. Currently he is suspected to be in London - writing and performing his poetry in broken but delightful English. Apart from his own poetry collection, his poetry has been published in a few magazines and anthologies. Gus has been performing his poetry around the world. He is a Poetry Slam winner.
With a vision to bring poetry to the widest possible audiences, Gus initiated the “Printable Reality” concept. Based on collaboration with other spoken word artists, musicians, dancers and visual artists and with a motto : “Experience Poetry Differently”.
Gus is taking two newest Printable Reality productions: "Lovers Walk - a Poetic Journey in Eight Scenes" and “iWas” to the Edinburg Fringe Festival 2011 and a tour of UK and Europe.
Gus Simonovic has been chosen by the Auckland Regional Arts Trust for the ART Venture 2010 program.
website: www.printablereality.com
