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Etgar Keret: In Short

Wednesday 20 August 16:45 - 17:45

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One of the most original and entertaining storytellers at work today, Etgar Keret is known for his dark humour, off-the-wall imagination, and deceptively whimsical short fiction. The internationally acclaimed Israeli author of books including Suddenly a…
 

Mark Watson: Serendipity and Sushi Rolls

Wednesday 20 August 17:00 - 18:00

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Whether it's texting Greg Davies (almost) every day for a year for Taskmaster, podcasting, touring, or popping up in panel shows, comedian and writer Mark Watson goes at life full-pelt - just like delivery rider Damir in his new novel, One Minute Away…
 

Discover Muriel Spark’s Archives with the National Library of Scotland

Wednesday 20 August 17:00 - 18:30

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This is an exciting opportunity to explore Muriel Spark's archive with the people who care for it. Led by National Library of Scotland manuscripts curators Colin Mcilroy and Chris Cassells, along with Spark scholars Dan Gunn and Frances Wilson, this will…
 

Lucía Lijtmaer & Monika Radojevic: Fuelled by Rage

Wednesday 20 August 17:30 - 18:30

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Sharp writing and incisive perspectives are the hallmarks of Lucía Lijtmaer (Cautery) and Monika Radojevic (A Beautiful Lack of Consequence). Join them for a vital conversation about the pressures and the possibilities of female experiences…
 

Shaun Walker: The Spies Next Door

Wednesday 20 August 17:45 - 18:45

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Guardian central and eastern Europe correspondent Shaun Walker joins us in conversation with Charlotte Higgins, discussing his secret history, The Illegals, where he puts a decade reporting from Moscow to good use, revealing, with the pace and intrigue…
 

Rock the Boat: Open Mic Poetry

Wednesday 20 August 18:00 - 19:30

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Whether you’re ready to hit the mic or just keen to soak up the vibes, this event has you covered. Our friends at Push the Boat Out host a special edition of their vibrant monthly open mic to celebrate dynamic contemporary poetry and performance…
 

Read On! A Career-Long Professional Learning Event with Claire Mabey and Leyla Josephine

Wednesday 20 August 18:15 - 19:15

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Join Claire Mabey in conversation with Leyla Josephine as they discuss the power of children’s books and reimagine practical ways to encourage a love of reading for all children and young people…
 

Anthony Delaney & Alice Loxton: Cobwebs Not Included

Wednesday 20 August 18:30 - 19:30

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Ah, history… musty, stuffy, cobwebby stuff, right? Wrong – with Anthony Delaney’s Queer Georgians and Alice Loxton’s Eighteen, you’re getting history that’s as fizzing with verve and wit as its authors. Join two of the brightest young historians today…
 

Vince Cable: Twilight of the West?

Wednesday 20 August 18:45 - 19:45

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Former Secretary of State for Business and leader of the Liberal Democrats, the astute economist Vince Cable has settled into life after frontline politics as a prolific author on global affairs and the world economy. Today, he talks to us about…
 

Together We Repair

Wednesday 20 August 19:15 - 20:15

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We believe that everyone has a story to tell and that stories help us make sense of our world. We’ve challenged local writers and poets, this year, to respond to 2025’s Festival theme: Repair. Join us as we bring them together to perform their work: a…