Michael Rosen: Getting Through It

Poetry legend Michael Rosen presents his new one-person show Getting Through It at The Courtyard this May.

Getting Through It is formed of a double-bill of monologues: The Death of Eddie and Many Kinds of Love.

In The Death of Eddie, Michael recounts the death of his son from meningitis at the age of 18. In Many Kinds of Love, Michael recalls how he contracted COVID-19 and spent 48 days in intensive care. He was put into an induced coma and had a 50% chance of dying.

Michael Rosen is a children’s author, poet, presenter, political columnist, broadcaster, activist, and academic, who is a professor of children’s literature in the Department of Educational Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London.

He has written over 200 books for children and adults, most notably We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, Sad Book and recently Getting Better: Life Lessons on Going Under, Getting Over It and Getting Through It.

As an established broadcaster, Michael has presented a range of documentary features on British radio. He is the presenter of BBC Radio 4’s regular magazine programme Word of Mouth, which looks at the English language and the way it is used.

Getting Through It is a powerful one-person show exploring grief and mortality.

The show is recommended for ages 15+.

Michael Rosen: Getting Through It will be in The Courtyard’s Main House on Tuesday 13 May at 7.30pm. To book tickets, or for more information contact the Box Office on 01432 340555 or visit courtyard.org.uk.