IN PICTURES: Michael John Pike’s ‘The Emperor is Naked’ poetry performance and discussion at Féile 2025

Former British soldier and peace-activist Michael John Pike (Spike Pike) delivered a recitation of poetry and discussed the 'ugly side of the human race' in the Museum of Free Derry during Féile 2025.

'The Emperor is Naked' event was chaired by Martin Anderson.

Mr. Pike is a polemical writer who 'takes no prisoners when attacking the psychopaths that profit from war, sanctions and famine'.

The question was posed: "Are you prepared to stand naked and face the truth or choose to wrap yourself in a duvet of lies?”

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