Talks

2014 will be a big year for Scotland, and whatever happens in politics Scotland is seeing a cultural renaissance like never before. As the prospect of a new Scotland looms, what does it mean for... [more]

‘How to Find Your Novel Cure’ by School of Life Bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud.Have a physical or emotion malady that needs fixing? Get rid of the Ibuprofen! Whether you are attempting to get... [more]

To book tickets, click here This week, we will be looking at the letter by one of the most renowned writers of the 20th century, Virginia Woolf for famous British writer, David Garnett... [more]

The Invisible College and Summerhall host an evening of good food, open discussion, provocation and future thinking. A presentation of research investigations and activities undertaken by NVA and... [more]

Psychiatrist, philosoher and historian Dr Allan Beveridge discusses the work of 19th Century "Mad Poet" Gerard de Nerval. Jo McFarlane responds with performance poetry based on her own experiences of... [more]

The British Government and the Opposition both seem to have no idea how to get out of this economic depression. One suggests austerity, hitting the poorest hardest and throwing millions into... [more]

Pia Juul (born 1962 in Denmark) will read of her novel “Murder of Halland”, which was published in the UK last summer. She can look back on an outstanding career and has contributed to Danish... [more]

On the evening of 21st March, the Unreasonable Learners Network is holding an “open space” style event with seven entertaining, knowledgeable, and thought-provoking speakers, each well able to... [more]

Commemorating the key political developments that marked the run-up to the invasion in March 2003, a group of engaged artists, activists and academics will discuss the artistic and political... [more]

John Byrne talks to theatre critic Joyce McMillan about the richness and diversity of his life and work. In this unique conversation we are offered insights into his creations that have for decades... [more]

     A symposium for performance design practitioners, their collaborators and students of all design for performance related disciplines in... [more]

Do you remember the first time... …you read a book? …you wished a book would never end? …you cried at a book?Or the first time you wanted to write a story? First day at school. First... [more]

In the latest event in the Canongate Talks series, Alasdair Gray launches Every Short Story 1952–2012. Gathering together every story he has written in a career spanning 60 years, as well as... [more]

We're delighted to announce booking is open for Puppet Animation Scotland and the Federation of Scottish Theatre's two day seminar, during which the choreographer, performer, writer, educator and... [more]