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Poetry International Rotterdam

A week loaded with poetry in Rotterdam
Poetry International is one of the biggest and leading poetry stages in the world. The event, which has been held since 1970, is a truly international happening at the Rotterdamse Schouwburg Theatre. If you are culture lover, this event is the place to be! During the festival which lasts five days there will be 20 international poets on stage and each will deliver a lecture. Furthermore, there are also other activities and other poets will be put into the spotlight.
Special attention for the winner of the C. Buddingh Poetry award
Every year on the eve of poetry day, the prizegiving of the prestigious C. Buddingh award takes place. This award is for the most promising rooky poet. The newcomer who wins this award, will get a lot of exposure during the Poetry International Festival in Rotterdam.
Active participation with poetry
As a visitor of Poetry International you have further options than just listening to poets, such as writing poems yourself or learning how to write them. Literature lovers can participate in translation projects, writing workshops and contests. Also at this edition of Poetry International in Rotterdam, there will be a masterclass poetry. To meet other visitors and discuss poetry with them visit Café Floor at Schouwburgplein before the show (dinner) or after (drink).
Debating with other poetry lovers
What is poetry without a debate? Compare it to music without instruments, or a car race without a track. Poetry has a function, to stir something inside you, to make you think, or just to have a good time. Just like any other form of art, poetry needs a sounding board, and that is why Poetry International in Rotterdam offers the possibility to get into debate wit and about poets and their works. -
DIRECTIONS Poetry International Rotterdam
Poetry International Rotterdam by public transport
The poetry Festival is held at the Rotterdamse Schouwburg Theatre at Schouwburgplein 25, next to the Pathé mega cinema. Rotterdamse Schouwburg is located within walking distance from the Central Station. Plan your trip with the public transport planning site www.9292.nl. It's free of charge. To travel by public transport in Rotterdam you must purchase a travel chip card first.Parking Poetry International Rotterdam
You can park in the Schouwburgplein Public Parking or in the surrounding streets, but you'll have to pay to park in Rotterdam city centre until 11 pm by chipcard or credit card. DATES Poetry International Rotterdam 2012
Poetry International is an annual event and the 43th edition takes place from Tuesday 12 June till Sunday 17 June 2012, daily from 6 pm and on Sunday starting at 3 pm.
RATES Poetry International Rotterdam 2012

Rates Poetry International Rotterdam tickets
Day Ticket
€15,00
Day Ticket from Age 65
€12,50
Passe-Partout
€29,50
Passe Partout from age 65
€25,00
Ticket sales at the theatre registers or online via www.rotterdamseschouwburg.nl
MORE INFORMATION Poetry International Rotterdam
Poetry International Rotterdam
Tel: +31 10 282 27 77
Fax: +31 10 444 43 05
Website: www.poetry.nl
E-mail: info@poetry.nlLOOKING FOR A HOTEL IN ROTTERDAM AT POETRY INTERNATIONAL?
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