Below is Booker prize winning writer Ben Okri. He gave a brilliant performance to a packed audience in the Community Hall and then was very accommodating with his time in order for me to grab some shots up by the Heritage Centre.
Then today I was privileged to sit in on Benjamin Zephaniah's BBC interview (showing on BBC West Midlands News on Sunday 12th July) and take some portraits of him in the 16th century Painted Room next to the Festival offices.
I love this one. I can never resist a 'Please Don't Touch' sign!
Here's one from Benjamin's riveting performance this evening. Another packed audience and a show that you didn't want to end. I last saw Benjamin Zephaniah live in 1984 at Brockwell Park in Brixton at a CND rally. Makes me feel old when you think that's 25 years ago!
Just to keep the Ben theme going, here's Ben from John Masefield High School doing his beatbox thing at their show with the Anomalies and Shane Solanki today. I covered their workshops last month when they were getting ready for this so it's great to see the finished product. I'll also be catching up with them at the Big Chill so will post more from that.
Finally, it was cool to speak to Shedman John Davies again. He stayed with us last year and his shed has been even more popular this year. It was very welcome to take shelter in when it chucked it down today as well! I'll be going to his breakfast performance tomorrow (Sun) so I may post some more from that too.
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