In Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday, Casey Bailey evokes a new generation’s desire to be seen; stories of young people ‘asking for a tomorrow’.
"We know that Sandwell is one of the most deprived areas in the country, and there are young people in parts of Sandwell who feel this sense of loss and hopelessness. What I really hope is that anybody hearing this who is in any position to support them, guide them, help them - you know, takes it on as a challenge. Because we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. And I really, really hope that we take that challenge on." - Casey Bailey
Casey Bailey is a writer, performer and educator, born and raised in Nechells, Birmingham, UK and he is the Birmingham Poet Laureate 2020-2022. Casey released his debut full collection of poetry, ‘Adjusted’ in 2018 with Verve Poetry Press and his second collection ‘Please Do Not Touch’ will be published by Burning Eye in 2021. Casey’s play ‘GrimeBoy’ has been commissioned by the Birmingham Rep and his poetry has featured in a number of anthologies. He was commissioned by the BBC to write ‘The Ballad of The Peaky Blinders’ in 2019, and he has performed his poetry nationally, and internationally.
