2025 Events
Upcoming events
Tues 22 April |
The Working Writer: Workshop and Discussion on Writing as a Professional (1)
Budding writers, take note! Join Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan for a workshop and discussion on building a sustainable writing career. Learn how to develop routines, structures, and support systems that suit your individual needs while navigating the challenges artists often face. DCU, Dublin |
Tues 6 May |
The Working Writer: Workshop and Discussion on Writing as a Professional (2)
Budding writers, take note! Join Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan for a workshop and discussion on building a sustainable writing career. Learn how to develop routines, structures, and support systems that suit your individual needs while navigating the challenges artists often face. DCU, Dublin |
Tues 13 May
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Science and Poetry Workshop
A workshop on science and poetry in partnership with Breaking Ground and Page of Wands Peckham, London |
Tues 20 May
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The Working Writer: Workshop and Discussion on Writing as a Professional (3)
Budding writers, take note! Join Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan for a workshop and discussion on building a sustainable writing career. Learn how to develop routines, structures, and support systems that suit your individual needs while navigating the challenges artists often face. DCU, Dublin |
Past events
Mon 14 April |
World Quantum Day at Imperial
Performing and presenting poems from the Studio Quantum Artist Residency as a representative of King's College London Imperial College, London |
Mon 10 March |
Culture Connects // Lives Entwines, a British Council event
Performing poems as part of an evening of performances. IMMA, Dublin |
Fri 28 Feb
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Rocío Grau and Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Studio Quantum Artists
Performing poems and presenting alongside fellow Studio Quantum Artist in Residence Rocío Grau as part of the Institute of Physics Ireland Spring Conference. The Hardiman Hotel, Galway |
Thurs 13 Feb |
Goethe-Institut Irland event
Performing poems from the Studio Quantum residency as part of an evening of performances. Goethe-Institut, Dublin |
Thurs 9 Jan
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Amplify: A Creative Response, in partnership with Safe to Create
In July 2024, Safe to Create launched a new research report, AMPLIFY: A Call for Transformative Action. AMPLIFY presents the findings of a comprehensive research programme, designed to shed light on the lived experiences of disabled, LGBTQIA+, and ethnically diverse artists and arts workers in Ireland. The event will conclude with the premiere of an artistic response to the report by Chandrika Narayanan Mohan, which has been commissioned by First Fortnight. First Fortnight Festival, Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin |
Mon 6 Jan |
Nollaig na mBan: Women of Magic and Science
For this year’s theme, WOMEN OF MAGIC AND SCIENCE, expect explorations of witchcraft, tarot talk and scientific endeavour: from Ireland’s first female botanist, Ellen Hutchins to women working in the field of quantum physics today. Award-winning poet Jessica Traynor will host the evening’s celebration which takes place for the first time at Pearse Street Library in Dublin. Look forward to an evening of phenomenal readings, spirited discussion and live music. Pearse Street Library, Dublin |
Past Events
2024
Tues 26 Nov, 6.30pm |
The Quantum State of Us
Studio Quantum Artist-in-Residence Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan has been exploring this topic through the medium of poetry during her Goethe-Institut residency at Science Gallery London. To celebrate the end of the residency, she has invited writer and political activist lisa luxx and Director of King’s Quantum Dr James Millen to join her for an evening of poetry, performances and discussions. Science Gallery London, London |
Sun 17 Nov, 1.30pm |
Mary Branley & Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan at Dingle Literary Festival
Join Mary Branley in conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan at The Dingle Literary Festival as they discuss poetry and its place in modern Irish society. An Díseart, Dingle |
Fri 15 Nov, 7pm |
Roddy Doyle – The Woman Behind The Door, Dingle Literary Festival
Join Roddy Doyle in conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan as he discusses his career to date, his commitment to writing about controversial topics, his wholly original use of dialogue and why he doesn’t place much weight in the Booker Prize The Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle |
Fri 8 Nov, 5.15pm |
Play It Forward - Skein Press, Dublin Book Festival
Play It Forward Fellowships, delivered by Skein Press and supported by The Rowan Trust, nurture and amplify the talents of writers whose voices and stories have traditionally been underrepresented in Irish literature and publishing. Join us as this year’s fellows – Sara Chudzik, Helen Hutchinson, Emer Lyons, Roxana Manouchehri, Aoife Martin, Sadhbh Moriarty, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and Nellie Warren – read a selection of their work in a special showcase. Micheal Barron, Executive Director of The Rowan Trust, will officiate the event. The Printworks, Dublin Castle, Dublin |
Mon 3 Nov, 6pm |
Quantum Poetics: Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and David Odiase, Fertile Void as part of Studio Quantum and Berlin Science Week
The spoken word and storytelling session invites David Odiase and Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan to host and perform together with generated images as a collective embodiment of the griot and other storytellers, archivists, and divinators that exist across geographies and time. Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin |
Mon 21 Oct, 6pm |
Quantum, Art, and the Many Worlds
Join Studio Quantum artist-in-residence Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and Professor of Theoretical Physics Eugene Lim as they explore the collision of quantum theory and art, revealing parallels of abstraction, paradox, and uncertainty. The event will be moderated by contemporary art curator, writer, and research tutor at the Royal College of Art Linda Rocco. Goethe-Institut, London |
Sat 28 Sep, 7pm |
BND Spoken Word Magazine Launch
To mark the launch of this landmark edition, BND Magazine is hosting a special event. Editors Melissa Ridge and Ellen Murray will start the evening with welcoming words, followed by spellbinding performances by Adam Kelly, Caoimhe Weakliam and Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. Mind the Step, Dublin |
Tues 24 Sept, 12pm |
National Poster Competition Launch
An afternoon of artistic performances curated by First Fortnight and the official launch of the National Poster Campaign for Mental Health Matters. Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin |
Fri 20 Sep, 4pm - 8pm |
Culture Night - Turlough Hill 50th Birthday Bash
Performing a commissioned poem for the Turlough Hill 50th Anniversary as part of ESB's Culture Night event. ESB Building, Dublin |
Sat 8 June |
Brand New Voices – interviewing Maggie Armstrong and Ferdia Lennon
UCD Festival, UCD Campus Dublin |
CANCELLED
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Thurs 11 July, 1pm |
Wandering Voices
A short performances taking place in 5 different locations with 10 different artists from around the island and close to home. Connected by the theme of Mythos and Movement, co-curators Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and Patrick Curley have assembled a diverse group of artists across poetry, music, and cabaret who explore the theme in a short series of Acts. Cairde Festival, Sligo (multiple venues) |
Fri 28 June, 1.30pm |
Studio Quantum - Panel Discussion
Speaking as part of an interdisciplinary panel discussion featuring international artists and experts to gain further insights into exciting artistic projects and research inspired by cutting edge quantum technology. Goethe-Institut, Dublin |
Sat 8 June |
Reeling in the Queers: Tales of Ireland’s LGBTQ Past with Dr. Páraic Kerrigan
UCD Festival, UCD Campus Dublin |
CANCELLED
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Sun 19 May, 8pm |
Poetic Perspectives: Interviewing Anthony Joseph with Gustav Parker Hibbett & Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi
TS Eliot Prize winning poet, musician and novelist Anthony Joseph performs some of his best known work and shares the stage with two new poetic voices on the rise. International Literature Festival Dublin |
Sat 18 May, 4.30pm |
Behind Closed Doors: Interviewing Allen Bratton & Oisín McKenna
Allen Bratton and Oisín McKenna bring the many and varied facets of life and love in contemporary London society to the page in two debut novels exploring fraught family relationships and escaping expectations. International Literature Festival Dublin |
Fri 8 Mar, 7.15pm |
Dis-Gender; Disability and Gender Identity
For International Women’s Day, we present the work of some incredible artists who disrupt the status quo and explore these themes in their work. Featuring Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Kathy O’Leary, Mairéad Folan and Them Fatale, the performances will be followed by a panel discussion. Project Arts Centre, as part of Disrupt Disability Arts Festival |
2023
Sun 12 Nov, 4.30pm
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From Stem Cells to Stars: Poetry and Physics
Join Institute of Physics Writer in Residence Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan for an afternoon of physics and poetry with writer producer and performer Saoirse Anton, biomedical engineering researcher Rucha Benare, Fellow Emeritus in Physics at Trinity College Dublin Iggy McGovern, and award-winning poet Rosamund Taylor. There will be poetry readings, a panel discussion and Q&A, and the launch of a pamphlet of physics poems by Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan to mark the end of her writing residency. The Printworks, Dublin Castle, as part of Dublin Book Festival (live event) |
Sat 18 Nov, 12pm
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Soula Emmanuel – Wild Geese, interviewed by Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
During this discussion, Emmanuel will discuss how identity has shaped their trans experience in addition to the pressure of being the first Irish trans author to write fiction, a fact which lends itself to a discussion on fact versus fiction with Emmanuel explaining their rationale. It’s a decision they believe was helped by their experience of transitioning, saying: “The skills I felt I built up in denying things to myself probably helped me to become a fiction writer.” An Díseart, Dingle, as part of Dingle Literary Festival (live event) |
Sat 18 Nov, 6pm
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Poetry with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and Victoria Kennefick
Join Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and Victoria Kennefick as they come together for a poetry event chaired by Nicholas McLachlan. The event will be a mix of discussion and performance, with both women performing their work. An Díseart, Dingle, as part of Dingle Literary Festival (live event) |
Fri 10 Nov, 6pm
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The Unsettling Supernatural: John Connolly, Sarah Davis-Goff and Deirdre Sullivan in conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
Join us as three authors discuss the supernatural, the unsettling and the element of horror in their novels with writer and performer Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. The Land of Lost Things (Hodder & Stoughton) by John Connolly is a moving tale of loss, parenthood, and the place of books and stories in our lives, which transports us to a land of witches and dryads, giants and mandrakes. Silent City (Tinder Press) by Sarah-Davis Goff is an apocalyptic tale of a young woman fighting for life and justice in the tyrannical Phoenix City. Wise Creatures (Hot Key Books) by Deirdre Sullivan is a darkly thrilling psychological horror about how hauntings begin with people, not places. The Printworks, Dublin Castle, as part of Dublin Book Festival (live event) |
Thurs 9 Nov, 7pm
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Haunted Tales: Amy Clarkin and Oein DeBhairduin in conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
Join this evening event where authors discuss their spooky tales with writer and performer Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. Amy Clarkin’s What Walks These Halls (The O’Brien Press) is a story of family, friendship and self-discovery centring around the haunted Hyacinth House. Oein DeBhairduin’s Twiggy Woman (Skein Press) is a chilling collection of ghost stories rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community and folklore, re-envisioned and retold for modern times. The New Theatre, as part of Dublin Book Festival (live event) |
Wed 11 Oct, 6pm
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Different Expressions: Open Mic and Closing Ceremony
A chance to come perform your own work or just watch others as part of DCU's Different Expressions festival of neurodivergent writing. Headlined by Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and hosted by Dave Rudden. DCU, St Patrick's Campus, Dublin(live event) |
Fri 8 - Sat 9 Sept
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The Waking Walls: a caoineadh of ecological and climate grief
Echoing from the walls of Cavan’s Cloughoughter Castle the stirring cries of an Irish caoineadh reverberate over the rippling lake water. Together, gathered on boats and at the lakeside, we absorb this iconic monument’s lament for the environmental and biodiversity losses the castle has witnessed over its lifetime. Cloughoughter Castle, Cavan (live event) |
Thurs 13 July, 11.30am
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Disha Bose: Dirty Laundry
Disha Bose's debut novel 'Dirty Laundry' is a deliciously scandalous story about the dark side of Cork suburbia. It bristles with lies, desire and the secrets that can make or break a marriage. Disha will be in conversation with fellow writer Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan who was also the narrator of the Dirty Laundry audiobook West Cork Literary Festival, Bantry (live event) |
Wed 12 July, 5pm
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Maurice Devitt & Matthew Geden
Join Doire Press poets, Maurice Devitt and Matthew Geden, as they read from their latest collections of poetry. Maurice and Matthew will be in conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan West Cork Literary Festival, Bantry (live event) |
Sat 10 June, 3.30pm
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‘Airing Dirty Laundry’ with Disha Bose and Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
Disha Bose’s debut novel Dirty Laundry takes on murder, envy, and the battles raging behind white picket fences in the suburbs of West Cork. Disha will be interviewed by Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, who is also the voice of the Dirty Laundry audiobook. They will be talking debut novels, culture clashes and overlaps, and the joys of bringing badly-behaved characters to life! UCD Festival, Dublin (live event) |
Sat 10 June, 12.30pm
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The ‘Difficult’ Second Novel, Fact or Fiction?
Join moderator Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Elaine Feeney (How to Build a Boat), and Karl Geary (Juno Loves Legs) as they explore the notion of the difficult second novel being more fiction than reality! UCD Festival, Dublin (live event) |
Sun 28 May, 12pm
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Friends and Lovers: Naoise Dolan & Susannah Dickey
Interviewing Naoise Dolan & Susannah Dickey International Literature Festival Dublin, Merrion Square (live event) |
Wed 24 May, 12pm
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KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards
Poetry performance as part of the awards International Literature Festival Dublin, Merrion Square (live event) |
Sat 13 May, 7.30pm
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Poetry at the LexIcon
Readings by US poet Jodie Hollander, Jane Clarke, and Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. DLR LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire (live event) |
Sun 30 April, 6pm
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The Salt of Something New: The Lyric Feature
Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan presents The Salt of Something New, featuring some new voices in the world of Irish poetry. LyricFM (radio event) |
Thurs 23 March, 1pm |
Breaking Ground: Diversity & Inclusivity in Literature & Publishing
To mark Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week at the University of Galway, this event addresses the following question: how can we develop more inclusive literary and publishing industries that reflect Ireland’s rich and diverse culture? Speakers: Ashwin Chacko, Mary Watson, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Sharmilla Beezmohun NUIG, Galway (live event) |
Sat 11 March, 7pm |
'Written in the Stars: A Migrant's Journey in Science Communication and Poetry'
Presented as part of the Institute of Physics Spring Meeting as their Writer in Residence. Armagh City Hotel, Armagh (live event) |
Sat 18 Feb, 2pm |
The Whole Scope of Sky: Under-represented Voices in Science Writing
The Institute of Physics inaugural Writer in Residence Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan will bring together writers to talk about science writing across genres and disciplines, from science fiction, to poetry, to science communication. Joining her will be poet Viviana Fiorentino, medical expert, journalist, editor and public educator Dr. Shubhangi Karmakar, researcher and poet Dr Carolann North, and writer and curator Morgan L. Ventura. Ulster Museum, Belfast (live event) |
Mon 6 Feb, 5pm
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Cistin: A celebration of music, poetry, and hope in partnership with St Patrick's Mental Health Services.
Artists Nathan Mac, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Áine O’Neill, and Emmeline Gracie perform as part of First Fortnight Festival. Online event, streaming until 6 March 2023 |
2022
Wed 14 Dec, 18.30pm |
IOM Ireland International Migrant's Day event
Tara Building, Dublin (live event) |
Sun 13 Nov, 3.30pm |
This Is Me: Personal Essays
Suad Aldarra, Sean Hewitt and Jayne A Quan in conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. In Partnership with Dublin Book Festival. The Printworks, Dublin Castle (live event) |
Sun 23 Oct, 9pm |
A Celebration of the Poetry of Eavan Boland
Host Jessica Traynor, guests Gerald Dawe, Olivia O'Leary, Elaine Feeney, Nessa O'Mahony, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and John O'Donnell, with music from Lisa Lambe and Cormac de Barra, will read from some favourite works of Eavan Boland's, discuss her legacy, and celebrate, in words and in music, a poet whose spirit is still very much with us. Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire (live event) |
Tues 4 Oct, 7pm |
Eithne Shortall in conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
As part of Kildare Reader's Festival Celbridge Library, Kildare (live event) |
Sat 24th Sep, 2pm |
Poetry performance as part of the Abortion Rights Convener March for Choise 2022
Outside the Dáil, Dublin (live event) |
Tues 20th Sep, 27pm |
Poetry performance as the 30th Business to Arts Awards, reading a commissioned poem 'This Room'.
National Concert Hall, Dublin (live event) |
Sun 4 Sep, 12pm |
'Written in the Stars: A Migrant's Journey in Science Communication and Poetry'
As part of the Human Lab programme curated by Aisling Murray Mindfield, Electric Picnic, Stradbally (live event) |
Mon 25 July, 7pm |
Queering the Green: Post-2000 Queer Irish Poetry at JHISS22
Hosted by the anthology’s editor Paul Maddern, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Simon Costello, Jane Clarke, and Padraig Regan join him to read their work as part of the John Hewitt International Summer School. The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh (live event) |
Wed 27 July, 7pm |
Poetry with Pride: Queering the Green at Belfast Pride
Poetry with Pride is teaming up with The Lifeboat to celebrate the anthology Queering the Green, with performances by Rosamund Taylor, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, and Paula Cunningham, hosted by Toby Buckley The MAC, Belfast (live event) |
Fri 24 June, 8pm |
Therapy Sessions, First Fortnight
A First Fortnight favourite Therapy Sessions returns with a very special edition in the Workman’s Club. Stephen James Smith returns to MC and to curate the spoken word programming including Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Cursed Murphy, Ciara Ní É, and Tolü Makay. Workman's Club (live event) |
Thurs 16 June,
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Ulysses Readings & Songs as part of Bloomsday Festival
A long-standing and treasured tradition, this afternoon of songs, readings and performances from Ulysses in the heart of the city is an essential part of the Bloomsday experience. Meeting House Square, Dublin (live event) |
Sat 11 June, 2pm |
Screen and Stage Writing Panel, UCD Festival
A panel discussion on writing for Screen and Stage with Q&A afterwards, join Mark O’Halloran, Eva O’Connor and moderator Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. O'Reilly Hall, UCD Belfield Campus, Dublin (live event) |
Sat 11 June, 1pm |
New Writing 2022 Panel, UCD Festival
Catherine Prasifka, Aingeala Flannery, Danny Denton – moderator Chandrika Naryanan-Mohan. O'Reilly Hall Stretch 1, UCD Belfield Campus, Dublin (live event) |
Tues 17 May, 8pm |
REIC, Future Limerick
Pronounced ‘wreck’, REIC is a bilingual and often multilingual, spoken word event featuring poetry, rap, music, storytelling, and everything else you can think of! Belltable, Limerick (live event) |
Wed 11 May, 12.10pm |
Written in the Stars, Future Human
A migrant's journey in science communication and poetry Trinity Business School, Dublin (live event) |
Thurs 7 Apr, 8.30pm |
Leave the World Behind: Rumaan Alam in Conversation
Interviewing Rumaan Alam as part of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature Town Hall Theatre, Galway (live event) |
Thurs 7 Apr, 1pm |
Unsettled: Rosaleen Mc Donagh
Interviewing Rosaleen McDonagh as part of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature Town Hall Theatre, Galway (live event) |
Fri 1 Apr, 7pm |
First Fridays at MoLi
Reading by Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and a performance by Niamh Bury. Museum of Literature, Ireland (live event) |
Tues 27 Mar, 7pm |
Pride Poets
Guest performer at Pride Poets, organised by Dublin Pride. Street 66, Dublin (live event) |
Tues 22 Mar, 2.10pm |
No Woman is an Island - Connections and Community
Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan moderates a panel with Denise Charlton, Clare Duignan, and Yemi Adenuga as part of the UCD Women in Leadership Conference UCD Campus, Dublin (live event) |
Tues 8 Mar, 11am |
International Women's Day - Break the Bias
Hosted by broadcaster Louise McSharry. Our panel includes Ivana Bacik, Caroline Byrne, Chandrika Narayanan, and Pearl Letlotlo Olesitse Dublin Theatre Festival, Online |
Fri 4 Mar, 6pm |
Jan Carson in coversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
An event as part of the Ennis Book Club Festival St Columba's, Ennis (live event) |
Tues 22 Feb, 8pm |
Ireland Reads: 10 Books You Should Read
An evening jam-packed with reading recommendations to help you ‘squeeze in a read’ on Ireland Reads day. Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and Declan O’Rourke will discuss 5 of their all-time favourite reads and why they love these books so much. Kildare Library Service (online) |
Fri 11 Feb, 6pm |
2022 Over The Edge Poetry Book Showcase Reading
The 2022 Over The Edge Poetry Book Showcase takes place at Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop featuring over 40 poets reading works from their own newly published books and anthologies. I will be there reading poems from the new Dedalus Press Local Wonders anthology! Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, Galway (live and streamed online) |
Mon 31 Jan, 7pm |
Poetry Ireland Introductions
Readings by Simon Costello, Siobhán Ní Dhomhnaill, Molly Twomey, Jamie Field, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. Music from Laura Elizabeth Hughes Online recording of the live event |
Tues 14 June, 7pm |
Poems for Joyce, International James Joyce Symposium
The Symposium programme will include a special section of 'Poems for Joyce' written by contemporary Irish poets: Gerald Dawe, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Eilís Ní Dhuibhne, Chandrika Narayanan Mohan, and Leeanne Quinn. They will read their poems at the Tuesday reception. The Portrait Gallery, Dublin Castle (live event) |
2021
Tues 21 Dec, 6pm |
Suitcase of Poetry - Winter Solstice
Releasing the videos produced by: Antje Stehn and Anne Tannam, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and Ayeshah Émon, and Csilla Toldy and Mary Oyediran. Online |
Sat 4 December, 7pm |
Poetry Ireland Introductions 2021
Readings by Simon Costello, Siobhán Ní Dhomhnaill, Molly Twomey, Jamie Field, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. Music from Laura Elizabeth Hughes Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin (live!) |
Tues 12 October, 7pm
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Rosaleen McDonagh in conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
Multi-talented playwright, performer and columnist Rosaleen McDonagh is now an author. Her first book Unsettled interrogates Irishness, feminism, racism, ableism, abuse, resistance as well as the bonds of community, family and friendship. Joining Rosaleen in conversation will be writer and performer Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. Red Line Book Festival (LIVE! IN PERSON!) |
Mon 11 October, 8pm
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Una Mannion and Jamie O’Connell in conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
Kildare Readers' Festival (online) |
Sun 12 Sept, 2.30pm
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Emerging Writers Podcast
Three of Ireland’s emerging authors and poets (John Patrick McHugh, Dagogo Hart, Megan Nolan) talk with host Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. Dublin Book Festival at Solas Nua (online) |
Fri 15 Aug, 3.30pm
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Virtual Poetry Reading: Poetry of Displacement
With Fióna Bolger, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, and Divya Victor Moonstone Arts Centre (online) |
Thurs 8 July, 3pm
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Vagabond Voices III
Chandrika Narayanan Mohan + Tara Baoth Mooney. Curated with Patrick Karl Curley Cairde Sligo Arts Festival (online) |
Thurs 20 May, 2pm
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Queer Activism and the Arts
A panel with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Karen Miano, and Bulelani Mfaco Boundaries, Borders, Care: A conference with University College Cork (online) |
Sun 23 Feb, 10.30am |
The Super Sunday Big Breakfast Session
The Duncairn, Belfast |
Fri 21 May, 5.30pm
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Diversity in Publishing
Hosted by Dr Lindsay Reid and postgraduate students from the MA in Literature in Publishing, this webinar will feature Sarah Bannan (Head of Literature, The Arts Council of Ireland), Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan (arts manager, writer, and performer), and Nidhi Zak/Aria Epie (author, editor, and founder of P[l]ay It Forward Fellowships). Moore Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway, (online) |
Tues 25 May, 8pm
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Hold Open the Door: Ireland’s Poetic Voices
An evening of readings and discussion, introduced by anthology editor Nidhi Zak / Aria Eipe alongside fellow editors and contributors to the anthology, which features work by Julie Morrissy, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Sonya Gildea. International Literature Festival Dublin (online) |
Thurs 29 Apr, 8pm
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New Directions: A Poetry Day Ireland Event
Hosted by Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, this event features poets Grace Wilentz and Polina Cosgrove. South Dublin Libraries & Poetry Day Ireland (online) |
Thurs 29 Apr, 6pm
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A Suitcase of Poetry
Women poets in Ireland and connected to Ireland unpack their well travelled suitcases and share their poems A Suitcase of Poetry, as part of Poetry Day Ireland (online) |
Thurs 29 Apr, 3pm
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Emerging Writers Podcast
Three of Ireland’s emerging authors and poets (John Patrick McHugh, Dagogo Hart, Megan Nolan) talk with host Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. Dublin Book Festival at Blue Metropolis (online) |
Sat 24 Apr, 2pm
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'Finding Ourselves: Writing through the Queer Archive'
A panel with Seán Hewitt, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Kit Fryatt, and Llaura McGee. Cúirt International Festival of Literature (online, live from Galway!) |
Wed 14 Apr, 5pm
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Tales From a Former Life: Poetry Workshop
A poetry workshop about writing about a new life while grieving an old one, Mother Tongues Festival (online) |
Tues 13 Apr, 8pm
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Bright Club Comedy Set
For this show Chandrika is dusting off her Art Historian hat, and ready to regale you with tales of questionable taxidermy, unsavoury exoticism, and more! (online) |
Wed 3 Mar, 7pm
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Axis Loves Theatre
With Aoife Spillane Hinks, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Aifric Ní Ruairc, and Aonghus Og McAnally Axis Ballymun (online) |
2020
Mon 14 Dec, 8pm |
The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Festival 2020 - The Poetry Night with Sarah Clancy, Martin Dyar and Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
Rick O'Shea Book Club, Ireland (online) |
Wed 4 Nov |
Interview with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
Contatto Dublin (online) |
Mon 2 Nov, 7pm |
Trumpet: Fear & Release
With Abby Oliveira, Tapasya Narang, and Evgeny Shtorn, in Conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. Dublin Book Festival in partnership with Poetry Ireland, Dublin (online) |
Sat 31 Oct, 4pm |
Poetry Reading on Poetry File
RTÉ Lyric FM (online) |
Tues 27 Oct, 8pm |
Compass: Writing Home - The New Irish Poets
International Literature Festival Dublin (online) |
Sat 24 Oct |
See Through Café with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan: Juggling Identities
Mother Tongues Festival, Dublin (online) |
Fri 9 Oct, 7pm |
Banshee issue #10 launch
With Emma Flynn, John Patrick McHugh, Niamh Mulvey, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan & Nathan O’Donnell Cork Short Story Festival, Cork (online) |
Sat 26 Sept, 11.30am |
'Writing Home' Anthology Launch
Bray Literary Festival (online) |
Wed 23 Sept, 8pm |
Identity Other Live
axis Ballymun, Dublin (online) |
Fri 18 Sep, 8pm |
Ó Bheal's 7th Virtual event for Culture Night with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
Ó Bheal, Cork (online) |
Fri 18 Sep, 7.30pm |
Global Voices: An Evening of Readings with Oxfam Books, Culture Night 2020
Oxfam Books, Dublin (online) |
Fri 18 Sep, 7pm |
40 Words Shortlist and Winners Reading
Bangor Literary Journal, Wales (online) |
Sat 5 Sept, 2pm |
Reading of Eight Prize Winning Poems
2020 Fingal Poetry Prize (online) |
11 June, 7.30pm |
Comedy set
Bright Club Ireland (online) |
Sun 29 Mar, 1.3pm
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XBorders: Refuge Showcase
Mountains to Sea Festival |
Sat 9 May, 8.30pm |
Duncairn Virtual Cabaret Episode 6
The Duncairn, Belfast (online) |
Sat 2 May, 8.30pm |
Duncairn Virtual Cabaret Episode 5
The Duncairn, Belfast (online) |
Sat 7 Mar, 11am |
Women X Borders with Women Aloud NI
Irish Writers Centre, Dublin |
Sat 22 Feb, 8pm |
100 Club: Stephen James Smith Curates Creativity
The Duncairn, Belfast |
