Taran Spalding-Jenkin: Bardh-garma ha hwedhlor.

Piw ov vy?

Taran Spalding-Jenkin is a Cornish poet and storyteller, writing in both English and his mother tongue: Kernewek. His work explores identity, mental health and hireth – the yearning for a home that no longer exists. While seeking to show  Cornishness is who you are, and not simply where you reside, he travels back and forth between experience and myth.

Along with performing his own work, Taran co-runs and hosts the music and poetry party Tonic, a night which puts inclusivity and inspiration at its heart. Tonic offers writing prompts and performance opportunities to people of all backgrounds and skill levels as well as free writing workshops every month.

He has performed and hosted across the UK, has been commissioned for theatre and radio, is the Cornish language voice of Piski Films’ “Henhwedhlow Kernow” (Cornish folk tale animations), and was a finalist in the Bristol Lyra Fest Poetry Slam 2019.

Having struggled with anxiety throughout much of his life, Taran has found his voice on the stage. With a name that means ‘thunder’, he has had enough of silence.

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Running an event, community engagement, or arts project? Taran is available for workshop bookings across the country for adults and young people. Topic examples include:

• Finding your voice (Written & Spoken)

• Storytelling

• Using identity and experience to create art

• Using Cornish language creatively

Have an idea for something else? Get in contact using the form below.

Commemorating a historic or personal event, celebrating a loved one or need something to add panache to your wedding speech? Taran is able to discuss creating a piece of work to your specifications, with competitive rates. Use the contact form below to start the process.