Nigel’s new collection comes from years of travelling, talking to people and listening to their stories. People are invariably more interesting and multi-faceted than they might at first appear (if you are prepared to give them time and listen to their stories) – from stoic widows in Chicago or a tour guide in the Killing Fields of Cambodia, to a teacher in Cuba or a Minister of Information in India.

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A memoir and travelogue of personal, emotional, raw, and sometimes just plain silly poems.

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“Moving, funny and brilliant poetry by Nigel Planer, who makes me sick.” Christopher Eccleston, actor

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“If life is a journey, then I’m revising my list of carry-on essentials: travel documents, toothbrush, ear pods, nourishing berry lip mask, and a copy of Nigel Planer’s Travelling Light, a poetic pick-me-up should any turbulence be encountered along the way.” Brian Bilston, poet

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“Nigel Planer can do that rare thing – be funny and sad in the same poem. How versatile he is – from Sapphic odes to an elegy for old rockers, he reveals a brain that absorbs everything going on around him and creates even more.” Harry Mount, Editor of The Oldie

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“The range, style and themes are vast. Filled with beauty, yet also deep pain, silly laughter, darkness, guitars and bastards. This collection has certainly ‘got a woof’. Loved it.” Dreda Say Mitchell, novelist, journalist & broadcaster

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“Funny, moving, and intimate. An absolute delight to look over Nigel’s shoulder, as he observes a world well-travelled. Hail, Planer, a task fulfilled!” Ayub Khan Din, writer & actor

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Travelling Light

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