A Writer in Residence Event: Fern Brady

About the event

A conversation between writer and comedian Fern Brady and University of Edinburgh Writer in Residence Michael Pedersen.

Fern and Michael will discuss comedy, creativity and books, including Fern’s hilarious and heart-breaking memoir 'Strong Female Character'. Covering the years from realising she had autism in her teens to her diagnosis at 34, Fern tells the story of how being female can get in the way of being autistic and how being autistic gets in the way of being the ‘right kind’ of woman.

This event is hosted and organised by the Edinburgh Futures Institute.

How to attend

This event is free to attend, and open to all. You can find out more and book your free ticket on EFI's website.

Please note - in-person tickets are now sold out. However, you can still book to attend online.

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