Interview
David Nicholls: Do you remember the first time?
Popular author gives a fascinating insight into his latest novel and the writing process
Ellie Harrison & Jemma Neville: A Tale of Two Cities
Self-care, community and poverty are all discussed in this tale of two cities
Kate Charlesworth & Luke Turner: Queering History
Graphic and personal approaches to queer history
Jeanette Winterson: Modern Monsters and Mad Genius
Acclaimed author performs dramatic sections of her new novel, Frankissstein
Rachel Long, Tania Nwachukwu & Hibaq Osman: Octavia Poetry Collective
The importance of family is explored by poets from London based, Octavia Poetry Collective
Ambrose Parry: The Anaesthetics of Crime
Joint authors talk about latest novel and the exciting prospects for their crime series
Donald S Murray & Steve Sem-Sandberg: Notes From a Very Small Island
The influence of Island life on writing is tangible with these two authors
Carol Ann Duffy: The Music of Life
A measured performance which is well worth getting soaked for!
Sofie Hagen: Tackling Figures of Fun
Funny, engaging and passionate discussion about fat and why it’s okay
Benjamin Zephaniah: Averse to Injustice
An audience captivated by the charm and storytelling abilities of popular writer and activist
Jack Monroe: Hungry for Change
Surprisingly buoyant and humorous talk about food and food poverty
Jay Bernard & Iain Morrison: Poems Made in the Mouth
Two queer poets give personal perspectives on class and race
Jackie Kay: National Treasures
Scotland’s very own National Treasure speaks candidly about her work in a beautifully mesmerising hour
Danny Dorling, Geetha Marcus & Joelle Taylor with Val McDermid: What does Homelessness Mean?
Thought-provoking discussion and sobering performances on the theme of homelessness
Dorian Lynskey: A Biography of Big Brother
Fascinating dissection of the legacy of Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four
Niall Campbell & Roseanne Watt: Rising Stars of Scottish Poetry
Readings from two new collections open an intriguing conversation about writing and language
Gretel Brice
One woman is at the Fringe to turn her cancer story into a creative legacy for her children
