Liz Lochhead: 50 Years of a Pioneering Poet
Think of the people who’ve shaped Scotland’s cultural confidence and Liz Lochhead’s name will be near the top of the list. For 50 years, she’s given us glistening poetry and theatre to reflect the shifting times. Her seminal debut collection, Memo for Spring, helped to break open the doors of what was a boys’ club in 1972, long before she became Scotland’s second Makar. Join us for a celebration of the resonant and vital work of Liz Lochhead.
Book Festival News
Book Festival reveals first author events for 2024Sunday 14 April
Watch more
Can Artists Still Break the Rules? Revisiting Strategy: Get Arts
Susan Calman (2018 Event)
Kerry Andrew & Kerri nà Dochartaigh: Blood and Water
Howard Jacobson at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
Val McDermid: Portrait of a Criminal
Peter Scott-Morgan: Rewiring Humanity
Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie (2103 event)
Amy Bloom: Till Death Us Do Part
Norman Scott: The Establishment (Almost) Always Wins
Torrey Peters: Modern Families, Baby