Events

What's on in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.

Upcoming events

Event date
Aug 07 2026 -

Extra Dry

A one-woman show tackling Michelle Renee Johnson's chaotic and destructive romance with alcohol, her legacy, and the way out. Features lighting design by Rebecca Mahar (current PhD candidate in European Theatre). 7 to 29 August.

European Languages and Cultures Further information
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 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. 7 to 18 August.

English and Scottish Literature Further information
Aug 11 2026 -

Tim Kenneth Kicks the Bucket

An academia-set dark comedy following the adventures of obnoxious prankster Scooter and teacher's pet Pencil through New Jersey, written and directed by Brandon Kiziloz (Intermediality MSc). Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 11 to 22 August.

Film and Intermediality Further information
Aug 12 2026 -

Countdown

A play co-written by Calvin Goh (Intermediality PhD student) following the tragicomic trajectory of a young teacher, Evie, as she grapples with the expectations and realities of the education system. Part of Edinburgh International Fringe. 12 to 15 August.

Film and Intermediality Further information
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Aug 15 2026 -

In Butter (WIP)

A work-in-progress sketch comedy show presented by sketch comedy trio Sardines, which includes Livvie Newman (Intermediality MSc), and who were Sketch Off! finalists in 2025. Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 15 to 17 August.

Film and Intermediality Further information
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.

English and Scottish Literature Further information
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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.

English and Scottish Literature Further information
Aug 17 2026 -

The Tamer Tamed; or, The Woman's Prize

A production of John Fletcher's answer and farcical sequel to Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, this play is directed by Angela Harkeness Robinson (MA English Language and Literature, '93) with Fight and Intimacy Direction by Rebecca Mahar (current PhD candidate in European Theatre). 17 to 30 August.

European Languages and Cultures Further information
Aug 17 2026 -

The Taming of the Shrew

A production of Shakespeare's madcap comedy of courtings and weddings, directed by Angela Harkeness Robinson (MA English Language and Literature, '93) with Fight and Intimacy Direction by Rebecca Mahar (current PhD candidate in European Theatre). 17 to 30 August.

European Languages and Cultures Further information

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