Craig Charles performs spoken word tribute to Liverpool for National Poetry Day
Actor Craig Charles performed a new spoken word piece honouring Liverpool during National Poetry Day while reflecting on the city's history.
New work reflects on past hardships
Charles stated his latest project allowed him to look back at the city that shaped him. He explained that his early performances were reactions to riots, police harassment, and poverty in Liverpool. The actor noted that the city was being torn apart during the time he began writing poetry.
Early career development in venues
By age sixteen, Charles was performing at the Everyman Bistro basement venue known for open-mic events. Within a year of starting there, he appeared on the BBC 2 show Riverside to share his opinions. He described himself as an angry young man whose words resonated with audiences despite the difficult times.
Poetry embedded in local culture
The presenter described Liverpool's music and poetry scene as vibrant and reflective of how the city handles adversity. He believes the region has always possessed a unique attitude that turns hardship into songs, poems, or football chants. Charles concluded that poetry is deeply woven into the DNA of Merseyside.
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