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Two Cures For Love - Wendy Cope

Brighton Festival

With literary aplomb and humour, the grande dame of the poetry world Wendy Cope effortlessly commanded the room's attention, beginning with recitation of selected poems that demonstrated her versatility. The audience laughed along with her as she adroitly expressed her irreverent take on a variety of subjects. In 'Two Cures for Love' she offered very sensible advice - 1 Don't see him. Don't phone or write a letter. 2 The easy way: get to know him better. In 'Flowers' she describes a moment so real and so touching, there just aren't words for it here. Cope has a light hearted approach to life that is a joy to listen to, and an exuberance at once infectious and endearing. It was also cheering to see such a cross-section of ages at the event, a testament to her enduring appeal.

Corn Exchange, 24 May, 3:00pm, £7.50, fpp 36

tw rating: 5/5

published: Aug-2008

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