Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside

Brian Bilston, the poet often called "The Poet Laureate of Twitter," brings his sharp wit and wordplay to Swansea for an evening of poetry and humour. Known for his short, pithy verses that have amassed hundreds of thousands of followers online, Bilston offers a live experience that blends literary insight with playful performance.

Attendees can expect a relaxed, engaging atmosphere where the poet shares poems from his acclaimed collections, including *You Took the Last Bus Home* and *Alexa, What Is There to Know About Love?*. The show draws on his unique style—described as a mix of Don Marquis and Dorothy Parker—making for an evening that is both intellectually stimulating and genuinely funny.

This event is a rare chance to see a poet who has been shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and compared to "the Banksy of the poetry world" in person. Bilston's performance draws on his collections, including the newly published *How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside*, and his children's book *Let Sleeping Cats Lie*, which was shortlisted for the CLiPPA poetry award.