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Tue 16 Aug 16:30 - 17:30
Baillie Gifford West Court
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Follow a fantasy transport map through Edinburgh, where stories are told and thoughts unfold. This collaborative work for the stage is written by participants in our long-term creative programme, Citizen, with our Communities Writer in Residence, Eleanor Thom. One Day Ticket is still being developed, the cast will perform with scripts in hand. Find out more about our Communities Programme: ontheroad.edbookfest.co.uk

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