A performance of shared spoken word and poetry that follows on from the successful installation and workshops at Leamington Spa Gallery and Museum where artists explore their responses to identity individuality and DNA.

A thought provoking event that explores the impact of ground breaking biological sciences on our everyday life. 

The poetry anthology that has been compiled is unveiled and explores the themes of identity, individuality, genetics and what it is to be human. The work includes contributions from across Coventry and Warwickshire, supported by published poet Nigel Hutchinson and hosted by Sandra Godley (BBC CWR).

This event is part of a series of creative outputs reflecting the research of Professor Felicity Boardman of Warwick Medical School, which explores the lived experiences of families affected by genetically inherited conditions. The art installation I:DNA (available to see at Leamington Art Gallery & Museum) was created directly from this research (using research participants own words in the soundscape) and is an arresting and thought-provoking journey into the world of what it is to be human, using sculpture, film, and sung/spoken soundtrack.

Following the success and popularity of IDNA: Who Are We?, this live event will feature performances of the anthology created by contributors across the region.

If you would like to be an additional contributor, submit your suggestions or questions to nigel@cooptel.net or catherine@stamproductions.co.uk by Saturday 15 January.

The event will be in-person and live streamed - tickets are free but registration required.

Register in advance for the live poetry streamed event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about accessing the stream.

The poetry and spoken word performance is based on the previous exhibitions, workshops and events.

The event is produced by Stamp Productions.

You can find out more about the original I:DNA installation and exhibition here and more about STAMP here.