Brian Bilston
For one night only
June 21, 2025
Tickets On Sale Now
A First Light Festival Sundown Event, poet and writer Brian Bilston is performing live at The Seagull Theatre. This exclusive gig will see him reading a selection of much beloved poems from across his bestselling collections, while showcasing new poems destined to take their place in books to come.
Sometimes referred to as the Banksy of poetry, Brian Bilston has generated a huge social media following of more than 500,000 loyal fans, drawn to his witty, powerful, and accessible work. His work includes bestselling volumes of poetry, including ‘You Took the Last Bus Home’, ‘Alexa, what is there to know about love?’ and ‘Days Like These’. His novel ‘Diary of a Somebody’, was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and his acclaimed poem ‘Refugees’, has been made into an illustrated book for children.