Ann Wilson (aka Ann the Poet) is a South Cumbria based poet who performs and delivers creative writing and performance workshops.  She has performed her poetry, stand-up and music in theatres and at festivals and events throughout the UK since 1995.   She’s the host of the Spoken Word Open Mic at the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal.  She was very proud to win a Tough Guy’s Music Award for Best Solo Act in 2009 especially as it sounds so butch. She was South Cumbria Poet Laureate in 2006.

Ann is currently working with Whitewood and Fleming in the role of Looked After Children's Projects co-ordinator.  She's also writing a script for The Dukes Young Actors in Lancaster.  She's half of the music duo 2 Baa Chords and when she's not writing, singing, performing poetry or leading workshops she's a black belt martial arts instructor.  Her latest poetry collection is "Ann the Poet's Gig Book" catchy title eh!  Her previous collections are "Synesthetic" and a poetry/sonic art album and exhibition "The Resting Bench"