Festival Reading Group with Open Book – 4 Nov
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Can’t wait for Push the Boat Out? Get into the festival spirit by joining Marjorie Lotfi, poet and co-founder of Open Book, for an exploration of poetry from a handful of poets appearing at the festival. Expect to go away with new favourites! No homework or experience is required.
Get Tickets
Push the Boat Out and the Fingal Present: Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen – Sat 8 Nov
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
In partnership with the Fingal Hotel, we are delighted to welcome you to a very special nautical experience. Join us on board this luxury floating venue for an exclusive festival warm up with Sunday Times bestseller, Hollie McNish, and prize-winning author and Edinburgh Makar, Michael Pedersen. Alongside lively discussion, Hollie and Michael will read from their new work: Hollie’s much anticipated new collection Virgin and Michael’s magical novel, Muckle Flugga.
Get TicketsFestival Reading Group with Open Book – 18 Nov
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Can’t wait for Push the Boat Out? Get into the festival spirit by joining Marjorie Lotfi, poet and co-founder of Open Book, for an exploration of poetry from a handful of poets appearing at the festival. Expect to go away with new favourites! No homework or experience is required.
Get TicketsWords that Burn: Schools Showcase – Thu 20 Nov
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Words that Burn is Amnesty International UK’s flagship creative education programme, it aims to empower young people to explore and take action for human rights through poetry.
Hosted by Imogen Stirling, pupils from Leith Academy, Portobello High School and Boroughmuir High School will be sharing their poetry inspired by the project as they stand up for human rights.
Get Tickets
