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Poetry, Music and Plants
Date Location
Poet Carol Ann Duffy and medieval musician John Sampson work together to create a show for children and adults alike. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
18 Aug–25 Aug 12.00 Royal Botanic Garden (Lecture Theatre), Edinburgh
Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem
Date Location
Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone focuses on the reader's response to the text. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk
29 Sep 6.30 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Richard Holloway
Date Location
A chat and a signing session from the former Bishop of Edinburgh for his new title, 'Between the Monster and the Saint: Reflections on the Human Condition'.
21 Aug 6.00–7.30 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
School of Poets Courtyard Readings
Date Location
School of Poets is a monthly workshop-type poetry session that aims to develop writing skills. Hear some of the group's work or read something you have written - just let them know in advance if you would like to read.
18 Aug–22 Aug 2.00–3.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art form and a rich part of Scotland's cultural heritage. Performance, workshops, talks and children's events follow this year's 'Northlands and Sagalands' theme.
24 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary) Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Team Read
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Edinburgh City Libraries' reading initiative returns with a 'moving image' membership card, stickers for achieving different reading levels and prizes up for grabs. Get reading!
27 Jun–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Libraries, Edinburgh
The 12th Edinburgh Independent Radical Book Fair
Date Location
Returning for its 12th year, the Radical Book Fair features exhibitions, talks and film screenings. See website for full programme.
29 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary) Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

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