Book Festival Preview: David Mitchell
David Mitchell is taking time from writing award winning novels to talk about his latest book, Bone Clocks at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Michael Shand
@writer_shand
Michael is an award-winning, Edinburgh based playwright, with a big appetite for live theatre. He's been writing scripts for almost a decade and aspires to write (and occasionally produce) risky, cutting edge theatre. Most of his work is written in the Scottish vernacular, and is predominantly fictitious. He has produced thirteen of his own scripts - all with local theatre company 'That's Lunch Productions'.
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RUN
A fast-paced example of the capriciousness of everyday working life
Book Festival Preview: Colm Toibin
We preview acclaimed writer Colm Toibin before he discusses his latest novel during the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
The Driver's Seat
Evocative NTS production of Muriel Spark's novel fully lives up to expectations.
Viral
Enthusiastic youngsters from Strange Town theatre company in a witty one-act play about the perils of social media.
Crazy Jane
Birds of Paradise Theatre present a pathos-laden piece about a chronically hysterical young girl who becomes a dancing star.
Normal/Madness
Stage-writing debut of performer Fiona Geddes is a courageous, bold, and vivid exploration of the schizophrenic mind.
Fat Alice
Effortlessly acted two-hander, but absurdism drowns out its potential.
The Day the Pope Emptied Croy
Two miscreants take advantage of a papal visit in a comical, but frustrating, short play.
The History Boys
An overwhelming array of talent on display in Sell A Door's production of the nation's favourite play.