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Aug 07 2026 -

Last Orders

Featuring an all-female cast which includes three LLC students - Ava Godfrey (Religious Studies & English Literature); Nina Ceretti (English Literature and History); and Bella Burgess (English Literature MA Hons, 2026) - this play blends comedy and Western genres to tell the story of bartenders John and Jeremy. Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Aug 16 2026 -

Wild Dark Shore

A talk by bestselling author Charlotte McConaghy and chaired by David Farrier (English Literature), in which they will discuss Charlotte's new eco-thriller novel, Wild Dark Shore. Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Aug 16 2026 -

The Pinnacle

A talk with Abir Mukherjee on his new thriller novel, The Pinnacle, as well as celebrity and glamour, chaired by Kim Sherwood (Creative Writing). Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Aug 17 2026 -

Carrie: The Musical

A musical version of Stephen King's novel classic, co-directed by two English Literature students (Hannah-Rose Laverick and Aoife Hallett), produced by an English Literature and History alumni (Louis Handley), and starring a current Scandinavian Studies and History student (Lucy Walker). Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Aug 17 2026 -

A Verse of Poets

An evening of poetry readings from a range of Scottish poets, from Scots Scrievers to Gaelic singers, all hosted by Beth Cochrane (Creative Writing MSc alumna). Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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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, assistant directed by Bella Burgess (English Literature MA Hons, 2026), starring Emily Cottle (Literature and Modernity MSc) and Jude Araim (English Literature MA Hons, 2026), and featuring fight coordination by Rebecca Mahar (current PhD candidate in European Theatre). Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Aug 19 2026 -

Rat Race

A talk by Callum McSorley, chaired by Kim Sherwood (Creative Writing), on his latest book Rat Race, the closing of his trilogy of DCI Alison McCoist novels. Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Aug 19 2026 -

The Travelling Life

Maddy Potter (English Literature) along with author Garth Cartwright will discuss the experiences and traditions of European Romani communities, with Maddy touching on her book 'The Roma: A Travelling History'. Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Aug 20 2026 -

Community Secrets

A joint discussion between authors Frances Crawford and Jennie Godfrey, chaired by Mary Paulson-Ellis (Writer in Residence), on writing thrillers with a lighter touch. Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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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.

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