Tony Curry has had two poetry collections published. ‘The Noble Savage’ 2007 Flapjack Press and ‘Tall Tales for Tall Men Who Fall Well Short’ 2012 Flapjack Press.

He has been performing his poetry and music since 1997, at various venues in and around Manchester and beyond, including The Big Chill Festival in 2007. He performs spoken word, utilising his guitar at times and also collaborates with the musician Charlie Pink.

His work covers the personal, the observational and the political with a touch of humour at times.

He has been hosting the poetry and music night’s Word Jam and Word Central, in Manchester since 2014.

He has written for the stage, print media and for radio.

He utilises his writing and interpersonal skills within the community. www.manchestermenshealth.com

Tony is reading poems and stories at Rossendale