Richard James Allen’s poetry has appeared widely in journals, anthologies, and online, and he has been a popular reader at multiple performing arts venues, over many years. His latest book, TEXT MESSAGES FROM THE UNIVERSE (Flying Island Books), will be launched in 2023. Earlier volumes include: MORE LIES (Interactive Press, 2021), THE SHORT STORY OF YOU AND I (UWAP, 2019), FIXING THE BROKEN NIGHTINGALE (Flying Island Books, 2014), THE KAMIKAZE MIND (Brandl & Schlesinger, 2006) and THURSDAY’S FICTIONS (Five Islands Press, 1999), shortlisted for the Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry. Richard is well-known for his multi-award-winning career as a filmmaker and choreographer with The Physical TV Company and as a performer in a range of media and contexts.