The Dark Well From Which to Draw (Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts)
10 August @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An exploration of Welsh religious poetry marking 25 years since the death of RS Thomas. With poets Grahame Davies and Rowan Williams, composer Paul Mealor and reader Lois McFarland.
Music by the Sacred Arts Festival Singers, Director Calum Robertson.
The Welsh priest/poet R S Thomas (1913–2000) is one of the most acclaimed poets of the 20th century writing in English. In this event, two contemporary Welsh poets – Grahame Davies and Rowan Williams – are joined by the composer Paul Mealor in an event that celebrates Thomas with some of his poems, while also reflecting on the Welsh tradition of religious poetry and presenting it afresh in words and music.
TICKETS: £18 (under 18 £12) from Fringe Box Office and Eventbrite and on the door