AMP presents: Christmas Poet’s Corner

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AMP presents: Christmas Poet’s Corner

St Ann’s Square, City Centre
10 December 2016

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Chetham’s Library in Long Millgate in Manchester
Chetham’s Library
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Following the success of Poet’s Corner at Chetham’s Library, AMP are back with another unmissable performance of spoken word, poetry and live music. Hear some of Manchester’s very best poets, storytellers and musicians perform in aid of local homelessness charity, coffee4craig. Bringing together Manchester artists to help fight homelessness in the city, with performances from Liv Barnes, Bob Horton, Roma Havers and more.

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