Aisling Fisher
@aisling1105
Aisling is currently Assistant Head of Year at The Edinburgh Academy and is qualified to teach Secondary English, Dance, Learning Support and Primary. She has just finished writing her first book which she is in the process of editing and is a regular features writer for the Times Educational Supplement. When not reading, teaching, writing or at the theatre she can often be found at the gym or out running and recently completed her first Sprint Triathlon.
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Other Articles: 17
Friendsical: A Parody Musical About Friends
Packed with references to the hit TV show this is definitely one for the superfan
David Nicholls
Sweet Sorrow
Eagerly awaited novel tells the story of one life-changing summer for a sixteen-year-old boy in Nicholls usual, inimitable style.
David Wharton
Finer Things
A vivid, satisfying walk through sixties London but with some unanswered questions.
Frances Maynard
Maggsie McNaughton’s Second Chance
An enigmatic protagonist draws the reader in to this heart-warming tale.
Charlie Laidlaw
The Space Between Time
A philosophical untangling of who we are which takes a little time to get going.
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019 Preview
A diverse programme of events hoping to attract diverse audiences to Charlotte Square Gardens this summer.
Sofie Hagen
Happy Fat
Hagen is on a pilgrimage against the fatphobes and wants to educate society on the way
Jess Kidd – Things in Jars
Jess Kidd creates an intricate spider’s web of a plot which readers will not want to end.
Tom Stade: I Swear To…
Stade shows just why people keep coming back in a slick, professional and very funny show.
Nadine Aisha Jassat – Let Me Tell You This
Poems on racism, gender and identity told with truth and poignancy.
Matt Haig Preview
The world is messing with our minds and bestselling author, Matt Haig, is here to discuss how we might stay sane despite the pressures we face.
From Morning Sun Till Dine
Raw and heart-wrenching play about eating disorders with sadly enduring relevance.
Everyone Keeps Broken Pens
A metaphorical exploration of the unhelpful thoughts we all battle with.
Jersey Boys
Slick production of the story of The Four Seasons has enduring appeal.
Lynn Bushell – Painted Ladies
Two women fight to be Pierre Bonnard’s muse in this fictional take on the real artist’s lovers.
Edinburgh International Improv Festival Gala Launch Event
New festival brings together the best of improv and sets a high bar.
Loud Poets: Life, uh, finds a way
Loud Poets bring poetry to the masses in this energetic and entertaining format.
Fame the Musical
Despite some stand-out performances, more is needed for this production to live forever in our memory.
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
As innovative and mesmerising as it was first time around.
Richard Alston Dance Company
Richard Alston celebrates 50 years of choreography with a three part evolution of his work.
How to Drink Wine Like a Wanker
Self-confessed wine wanker teaches the audience everything they need to know about wine with their very own wine flight to match.