An unforgettable evening of mesmerizing music and captivating poetry with Louis de Bernieres.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of mesmerizing music and captivating poetry at St. Mary’s Church Horsham.

Witness the celebration of this year’s poetry competition winners and the prestigious Sussex Cup recipient.

Prepare to be enthralled by the incredible performances from internationally acclaimed novelist and poet, Louis de Bernieres, author of “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin,” who will be accompanied by actor Emily Rose Smith as together they bring to life some of Louis’s most evocative poems.

Get ready for an extraordinary experience as the evening features Sussex’s finest performance poets including; Ted Gooda, Barry Smith, Chris Hardy, and poetry competition judge Liz Barnes.

Excitingly, BBC Radio 4’s Chris Aldridge will host the event again, ensuring an evening of pure magic and inspiration. And finally, another legend and Sussex poet, Si Zec, who was last year’s competition judge, will introduce this year’s compet