Guthrie Drama Seminar Series: Hannah Lavery In brief Date - 11 February 2025Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George SquareSpeaker - Hannah Lavery (Edinburgh Makar) About the eventAs part of the Guthrie Drama Seminar Series, we are delighted to welcome poet and playwright Hannah Lavery. She will read from her work, discuss her inspirations and the political nature of her plays and poems, and answer questions from the audience.About the speakerHannah Lavery is a poet, playwright and director. She was appointed Edinburgh Makar (or poet laureate) in November 2021 for a three year term, and is an associate artist with the National Theatre of Scotland.Her debut poetry collection, 'Blood Salt Spring' was published in 2022 by Polygon and has been shortlisted for the 2022 Saltire Scottish National Poetry Book Award. 'The Drift', her highly acclaimed autobiographical lyric play, toured Scotland with the National Theatre of Scotland, and is to be adapted for a radio drama for BBC Radio Four.She has won numerous awards, including the Peggy Ramsay/Film4 Award 2022, Adopt a Playwright Award 2020 and the New Playwright’s Award from Playwriting Studio Scotland 2019. She is also an experienced workshop facilitator and won an Leadership Award from Creative Edinburgh for her work with Writers of Colour and her curated film poetry series 'Sorry I am on Mute' for Fringe of Colour.She has written for BBC Radio Four, Lyceum Theatre, Pitlochry Theatre, and is currently under commission with Northern Stage and Fuel Theatre.How to attendThis event is free to attend, and open to all. There is no need to register, simply come along!About the seriesThe Guthrie Drama Seminar Series is organised by Nicola McCartney (FRSA, University of Edinburgh) and takes the form of seminars, workshops and lectures.The series aims to bring theatre professionals and lovers together to share their passion for the dramatic arts, with a particular focus on teaching practical skills. Feb 11 2025 18.00 - 20.00 Guthrie Drama Seminar Series: Hannah Lavery An in-person talk by poet, playwright, and Edinburgh Makar Hannah Lavery, discussing the breadth of her career and inspirations. The talk will be followed by a Q&A. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square
Guthrie Drama Seminar Series: Hannah Lavery In brief Date - 11 February 2025Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George SquareSpeaker - Hannah Lavery (Edinburgh Makar) About the eventAs part of the Guthrie Drama Seminar Series, we are delighted to welcome poet and playwright Hannah Lavery. She will read from her work, discuss her inspirations and the political nature of her plays and poems, and answer questions from the audience.About the speakerHannah Lavery is a poet, playwright and director. She was appointed Edinburgh Makar (or poet laureate) in November 2021 for a three year term, and is an associate artist with the National Theatre of Scotland.Her debut poetry collection, 'Blood Salt Spring' was published in 2022 by Polygon and has been shortlisted for the 2022 Saltire Scottish National Poetry Book Award. 'The Drift', her highly acclaimed autobiographical lyric play, toured Scotland with the National Theatre of Scotland, and is to be adapted for a radio drama for BBC Radio Four.She has won numerous awards, including the Peggy Ramsay/Film4 Award 2022, Adopt a Playwright Award 2020 and the New Playwright’s Award from Playwriting Studio Scotland 2019. She is also an experienced workshop facilitator and won an Leadership Award from Creative Edinburgh for her work with Writers of Colour and her curated film poetry series 'Sorry I am on Mute' for Fringe of Colour.She has written for BBC Radio Four, Lyceum Theatre, Pitlochry Theatre, and is currently under commission with Northern Stage and Fuel Theatre.How to attendThis event is free to attend, and open to all. There is no need to register, simply come along!About the seriesThe Guthrie Drama Seminar Series is organised by Nicola McCartney (FRSA, University of Edinburgh) and takes the form of seminars, workshops and lectures.The series aims to bring theatre professionals and lovers together to share their passion for the dramatic arts, with a particular focus on teaching practical skills. Feb 11 2025 18.00 - 20.00 Guthrie Drama Seminar Series: Hannah Lavery An in-person talk by poet, playwright, and Edinburgh Makar Hannah Lavery, discussing the breadth of her career and inspirations. The talk will be followed by a Q&A. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square
Feb 11 2025 18.00 - 20.00 Guthrie Drama Seminar Series: Hannah Lavery An in-person talk by poet, playwright, and Edinburgh Makar Hannah Lavery, discussing the breadth of her career and inspirations. The talk will be followed by a Q&A.
