Events

What's on in English Literature.

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Upcoming events

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Aug 07 2026 -

The Joker and The Thief

A play produced by and starring Dylan Kaeuper (current English Literature and History MA Hons) and Will Grice (current English Literature MA Hons) with fight coordination by Rebecca Mahar (PhD candidate in European Theatre), following tensions between two friends during the 1980 Edinburgh Fringe. Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 7 to 29 August.

English and Scottish Literature Further information
Aug 19 2026 -

Cogito, Ergo... Something?

A black comedy/murder mystery story about two horrible, posh and horribly posh philosophy students and their murderous hijinks, asst. directed by Bella Burgess (English Literature MA Hons, 2026), starring Emily Cottle (Literature and Modernity MSc) and Jude Araim (English Literature MA Hons, 2026), with fight coordination by Rebecca Mahar (PhD candidate in European Theatre). Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 19 to 30 August.

English and Scottish Literature European Languages and Cultures Further information
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Aug 24 2026 -

Rent

A production of rock musical Rent by Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group, assistant directed by Roni Sharp (English Language and Literature MA Hons, 2026). Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 24 to 30 August.

English and Scottish Literature Further information
Aug 30 2026 -

The World Beyond Ourselves

A discussion between authors Cal Flyn and J C Niala, chaired by David Farrier (English Literature) on their individual new books, and their visions for the future. Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

English and Scottish Literature Further information
Jun 28 2027 -

The 14th International Walter Scott Conference

A three-day conference with talks, panels and a plenary session exploring the work of Scottish writer Walter Scott within the theme of 'Politics, Place and Print Culture'. Currently accepting submissions, deadline: 1 October 2026.

Celtic and Scottish Studies English and Scottish Literature Further information
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