Damian Barr Literary Salon

In brief

Date - 18 August 2023

Venue - Wee Red Bar

Speakers - Damian Barr, Michael Pedersen (upcoming Writer in Residence), Monica Heisey, and Hollie McNish.

Festival - Edinburgh International Book Festival

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About the event

Celebrated author, broadcaster, and host of The Big Scottish Book Club, Damian Barr is all about books - whether that’s through his own writing or by celebrating other people’s. We’re delighted to welcome him back to Edinburgh for an evening of lively discussion, readings, and performance as we bring together some very special guests for this Edinburgh edition of his wildly popular Salon. Barr is joined by our newly appointed Writer in Residence Michael Pedersen, as well as Monica Heisey and Hollie McNish. 

You can also find Michael at the Book Festival chairing an event with John King, Alan Warner and Irvine Walsh, and another with Sara Pascoe.

Read about the event with John King, Alan Warner and Irvine Walsh

Read about the event with Sara Pascoe

How to attend

This event is part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. It is costed, and tickets are available through the Book Festival website.

The event is currently sold out, though tickets may be returned and spaces may free up closer to the time.

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