Special Guest Iain Lauchlan Joins Coventry Orchestra for World Poetry Day Concert

The Heart of England Co-operative Concert Orchestra invites the local community to a vibrant and imaginative Spring Concert celebrating World Poetry Day through music and spoken word.

Taking place at 3pm on Saturday 21st March at Methodist Central Hall, Warwick Lane, Coventry, CV1 2HA, this special concert will feature guest narrator Iain Lauchlan, bringing poetry and storytelling together with thrilling orchestral favourites.

The programme promises something for all ages, including the swashbuckling adventure of Pirates of the Caribbean, the dramatic intensity of Hall of the Mountain King, and the playful brilliance of Jabberwocky! — alongside many more musical surprises inspired by literature, legend and imagination.

All proceeds from the concert will go towards Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library, supporting its vital work as a community hub promoting literacy, learning and access to books for all ages. By attending, audiences will be helping to sustain a valued local resource at the heart of Coventry.

Tickets are priced at £11 for adults, £8 concessions, and just £1 for under 16s. Tickets are available online via Ticketsource and on the door.

Now in its 107th year, the Heart of England Co-operative Concert Orchestra continues to play a central role in Coventry’s musical life. Proudly sponsored by the Heart of England Co-operative Society, the orchestra brings together musicians from across the region to share live music while raising funds for important community causes. In 2025, we raised over £3,500 for charities including Coventry City Mission, Global Care, the Durrell Foundation, and MacMillan Cancer Care.

Join us for an afternoon of music, poetry and adventure — and raise funds for a valued local resource at the same time!