Elizabeth McGeown: 'twas
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McGeown's epic poem 'twas captures many stories of the Christmas season: from the parties and celebrations, to the isolation felt by many, to commerce, music, TV specials and other traditions. It is a poem born of Belfast, and the unique situation the city centre found itself in during the wake of the Primark fire; but it also explores how Christmas can make us reflect on our own personal identity, and how we choose to engage with others.
Download the booklet (pdf) Elizabeth McGeown is based in Belfast and came to poetry from a background of singing, sometimes using snippets of song in her pieces. She is a two time All-Ulster Poetry Slam Champion and a finalist in the 2016, '17 and '18 All-Ireland Slams. Elizabeth was chosen by judges from Dublin: UNESCO City Of Literature to take part in the Lingo Festival Slam 2015, placing third in the same competition in 2016.
Festival performances include Body & Soul, Lingo, Sunflowerfest, and the C.S. Lewis Festival. At the Edinburgh Fringe Festival she is a regular 'Cast Member' for Allographic's Other Voices Spoken Word Cabaret. Some day, she plans to write a full-length spoken word show. Follow on Facebook | Twitter Watch the video of 'twas |
