Writers, poets, performers, readers and lovers of the arts are invited to the next public session of The Optimist’s Incomplete by SEVHAGE on Saturday, 12 September 2026, from 11.00am at the D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire.

The event will feature poetry readings, performances, presentations, an open mic and creative conversation, bringing together writers, artists and members of the public for another instalment of the evolving literary and multimedia exhibition.

The programme forms part of the D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum’s Heritage Open Days 2026 activities, the D. H. Lawrence Festival 2026, and the Benue Book and Arts Festival (BBAAF) 2026.

It also takes place during the weekend marking the 141st anniversary of D. H. Lawrence’s birth on 11 September.

Participation in the reading, performance and open-mic programme is free.

However, writers, poets, spoken-word artists, storytellers, performers, and others who would like to take part should register their interest by Sunday, 6 September 2026, so we can plan the programme and allocate available slots.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026
Time: From 11.00 am
Venue: D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
8a Victoria Street, Eastwood
Nottinghamshire, NG16 3AW

Participation: Free

For more information, go to: https://sevhage.com/2026/08/29/dhlawrenceoptimist/