Author Archives: Ian Henery

Local Sitar Player Composes Music To Accompany Theatre Premiere For Walsall Maker Fest

The highly anticipated album “Non-Enslaved Minds” by Max Ravenhill is set to enchant audiences with it`s original sitar composition, crafted for Ian Henery`s play “Georgina and the Dragon”. This unique production, which celebrates diversity, anti-racism and female empowerment, will be performed at the Walsall Maker Fest on 7th September 2024 at 3pm in the Global […]

Workshops for Survivors of Domestic Abuse Begin at Gatis Community Space

The groundbreaking “1in3” project, an initiative aimed at combating gender-based violence through artistic expression, is set to launch a series of workshops designed to foster inclusivity and raise awareness. Generously funded by ACE and with the invaluable support of Anne-Marie Langram, “1in3” seeks to shine a light on the pervasive issue of gender-based violence affecting […]

Local Poet To Perform With Poets Against Racism At Nottingham Poetry Festival

A local poet, who has performed regularly  over the years with poetry collective Poets Against Racism at Wolverhampton Literature Festival, is to join them for a brilliant night not to be forgot on 12th June at Nottingham Poetry Festival. Combining with AccessAbility Arts, Poets Against Racism are flying the flag for accessible art, poetry and […]

Birmingham Playwright To Appear At Nottingham Poetry Festival

A local playwright whose play, Georgina and the Dragon, is being performed at Birmingham Black Box Theatre on 13th July,  is appearing at Nottingham Poetry Festival to defend the arts.  Ian Henery  will join Poets Against Racism and AccessAbility Arts to fly the flag for accessible art, poetry and culture. Ian Henery wrote the play […]

Former Walsall Poet Laureate To Read In Memory of Uncle On 80th Anniversary Of D-Day

A former Walsall Poet Laureate has been invited to join other Poet Laureates as the nation commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, known as D-Day,  on Thursday 6th June.  D-Day, which took place on 6th June 1944, was a pivotal moment in World War II. Ian Henery, who was Mayor of Walsall`s Poet […]

Ekphrastic Poetry in Walsall on 1st Anniversary of Elizabeth II`s Death

  A unique collaboration is being staged between Walsall Society of Artists and Walsall poets at The Crossing at St Paul`s in Darwall Street. A program of free events will be launched  on 21st September and will run until 28th October including spoken word events, workshops, exhibitions, soundscapes, live music and art demonstrations at The […]

Walsall poet wins praise from MP’s office for Crooked House poem – read it here

Ian Henery with his poem, the magazine it is published in and the Black Country flag Former solicitor and Walsall poet laureate Ian Henery was moved to write the poem after events at the iconic pub, which was burned down last month and then dismantled. Mr Henery has had his poem published in Black Country […]

Ming Moon & Birmingham Chinatown Business Association Sponsor Birmingham Fest 2024

  Rehearsals for the play, “Georgina and the Dragon”, produced and directed by award-winning Laura Liptrot,  commence on Saturday 4th May and will be performed at the Birmingham Black Box Theatre on 13th July as part of Birmingham Fest 2024.  The cast including performing arts students at BOA in Birmingham and from Walsall College. Birmingham […]