The Latin Programme Poetry Prize VI

THE LATIN PROGRAMME POETRY PRIZE VI

Theme: ‘all roads via Rome’

Judges: Brighde Mullins, Rosanna Omitowoju, Rashed Aqrabawi

ENTRIES TO THIS YEAR’S PRIZE ARE NOW CLOSED.

Poetry Sharing Event:

We are delighted to announce that this year’s prize-giving event will be taking place at the Broadway Bookshop, Hackney (E8 4QJ). There will be drinks, refreshments, and live readings of this year’s shortlisted poems. Join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening, celebrating the sixth edition of The Latin Programme Poetry Prize.

Event details:

Tuesday 17th March, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm

The Broadway Bookshop, Hackney, E8 4QJ

Suggested ticket donation: £14

Concession rate: £5 (Including students, Camden and Hackney residents)

Register via the form below.

THE LATIN PROGRAMME POETRY PRIZE VI LONGLIST:

The Sybil of Cumae… by Alys Torrance

Via Lingua by Chuk Tai Wai

Abandonment of Shame by Dennis Johnstone

Via by Pira Muthu

Continuance by Peter Devonald

So Tonight That I Might See by Bianca Layog

Gatti de Pompei by Matt Leonard

All roads lead via Rome by Hannah Jevans

Canopy’s Map by David Murray

Off Season by Mistale Taylor

Severan sentiments by Carl Hope

The Roman Road To… Where by John Gallas

Vestigia in Aethere (Footsteps in the Ether) by Anne Meale

The Way You Became My Destination by Alan J Winters

The Map of Paradise by Barry Carter