Jo Caulfield interviews writer and Speakeasy guest, Alan Bissett. Alan discusses the power of story telling and his career so far including his recent work The Red Hourglass, a piece in which Alan plays 4 spiders, a wasp and a … Jo Caulfield Presents the Speakeasy : Alan Bissett
From the Speakeasy series for New Zealand TV. In this edition Jo Caulfield introduces Janey Godley to a live audience at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Janey Godley
From the Speakeasy series for New Zealand TV. In this edition Jo Caulfield introduces Eleanor Morton and Dave Hook in front of a live audience at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : Eleanor Morton and Dave Hook
Jo Caulfield is joined by a wide variety of guests, from writers to mind readers, to make up the 4th edition of her successful storytelling night, The Speakeasy. Jo Caulfield Presents The Speakeasy : January Edition
Writer and poet, Jackie Kay reads from her book of poetry, Fiere, at Neu! Reekie! Mega Burns Bash. Her writing often touches upon the more personal aspects of her life such as the experience she had of meeting her biological … Neu! Reekie! Mega Burns Bash : Jackie Kay
Performance Tom Anderson talks us through his favourite exhibit at the V&A’s exhibition ‘Transformation and Revelation’. Tom Anderson : Transformation and Revelation
Kevin Williamson performs his own take on the classic 224 line Robert Burns poem, Tam O’Shanter, as part of the Neu! Reekie! Mega Burns Bash. Kevin talks to Summerhall TV about how the performance came about and the dark, improvised … Neu! Reekie! Mega Burns Bash : Kevin Williamson
The Bum-Clocks performed at Neu! Reekie! Mega Burns Bash on 25th January 2013. The band’s very unique style is created by taking Robert Burns poetry and mashing it up with classic pop songs. Lead singer Tam Dean Burn talked to … Neu! Reekie! Mega Burns Bash : The Bum-Clocks
Angus Reid talks about his poem, Call for a Constitution, which sets out five values that he believes a country should have. The poem was put onto walls up and down Scotland, allowing people to think about the values themselves. … Angus Reid : Call For a Constitution
Performance Gwen Dupré introduces her favourite exhibit in the V&A exhibition at Summerhall till 22nd February. Gwen Dupre : My V&A Favourite
Books From its humble beginnings in 2005 as a box of books on the platform, the Pitlochry Station Bookshop has gone from strength to strength. The staff, comprised entirely of volunteers, have so far raised over £85,000 for five (soon to … Carolyn Russell : Pitlochry Station Bookshop
Andrew Martin introduces the National Library of Scotland’s showcase on the art and history of “The Dandy” as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. Andrew Martin : The Dandy
Festivals Another successful year for the Westport Book Festival, have a look at some of the authors and events featured in this years festival, throughout the Westport and Edinburgh. The Westport Book Festival
Performance This year the Lyceum Youth Theatre brought their Christmas show to Summerhall for ‘Deck the Summerhalls’ The LYT are dedicated year round to getting young people involved in theatre, be it acting, writing, directing or stage design. Check out Summerhall … Lyceum Youth Theatre : Deck the (Summer) Halls
Books Agnes Janich introduces her recent book ‘Body Memory’ before giving a presentation on her work at the Fruitmarket Gallery. Agnes Janich: Body Memory
Comedian Jo Caulfield presents the Speakeasy, a new monthly night of storytelling from writers, comedians and magicians among others. Jo discusses the concept behind the Speakeasy and the selection of guests that feature in the shows. Jo Caulfield presents the Speakeasy
Performance From the 15th December 2012 to the 22nd February 2013, Summerhall will present the V&A’s exhibition, “Transformation & Revelation: Gormley to Gaga- UK design for performance 2007-2011”. Thirty-three large specially designed vitrines showcase the fascinating work of British stage and theatre … V&A : Shakespeare in a Suitcase
Recently celebrating his 75th birthday, Roger McGough is one of Britain’s most prolific and best loved poets. Known for his witty, humourous and often poignant poems, Roger has amassed an astonishing amount of creative work over the last few decades. … Roger McGough : As Far As I Know
Performance Puppet Animation Scotland and the Federation of Scottish Theatre invited American choreographer Liz Lerman to lead a two day taster in her critical response process. This process that Liz created 20 years ago allows people to be able to critique … Liz Lerman: The Critical Response Process
Books Renowned Scottish writer and artist, Alasdair Gray reads extracts from his new book, ‘Every Short Story – 1951-2012’ at Summerhall. Stuart Kelly discusses Gray’s prolific career and its lasting impact on Scottish Culture. Alasdair Gray : Every Short Story 1951-2012
Books The Anobii First Book Award celebrates new writers, which are featured in the Book Festival each year. The award is different from others as it allows the readers to place their votes for their favourite debut novelist. This event at … Anobii First Book Award
The last Neu! Reekie! for 2012 had a magic line-up including Emer Martin, The Pastels, George Gunn and TeenCanteen. In this extended clip we feature interviews with Emer, George and Stephen McRobbie, lead singer of The Pastels. Neu! Reekie! #27
Books Screen-writer and novelist Emer Martin introduces her trip to Neu! Reekie! #27 and reads her poem on the war-time evacuation of European artists to New York. Martin recently completed her short film Unaccompanied following production of Irvine Welsh’s directorial debut … Neu! Reekie! #27 : Emer Martin
Books Interview at Waterstones in Edinburgh with Sandi Toksvig talking about her book ‘Flying under Bridges’ Sandi Toksvig : Flying Under Bridges
Stepping in at the last minute to Neu!Reekie! Edinburgh based poet Kevin Cadwallender delivers a poem and talks about being commissioned by the Co-op. Neu! Reekie! #24 : Kevin Cadwallender
Books John Simpson is the BBC World Affairs Editor. He has over 40 years experience covering International journalism and has covered many key events in history such as the Beijing Tiananmen Square massacre, as well as reporting from over 30 warzones. … John Simpson : A Mad World, My Masters
Books Brian Aldiss is an author of both general fiction and science fiction. Having been greatly influenced by the science fiction pioneer, H.G Wells, Aldiss is also the vice-president of the international H.G. Wells Society. At the Edinburgh International Book Festival, … Brian Aldiss : In Conversation
Books Hanif Kureishi is an English novelist, playwright and screenwriter. The themes in his works often deal with subjects like sexuality, racism and immigration. Much of his work such as My Beautiful Laundrette and his novel Intimacy have been made into … Hanif Kureishi : In Conversation
Performance Here Simon Hart introduces the wide variety of the work and educational engagement of Puppet Animation Scotland. Together with the Federation of Scottish Theatre PAS are organising a two day seminar at Summerhall featuring the choreographer and performer Liz Lerman. … Simon Hart : Puppet Animation Scotland
Performance Set in Quebec, The List is an award-winning story of a woman struggling to adjust to rural life. The play’s director Muriel Romanes and actor Maureen Beattie describe Stellar Quine’s production at Summerhall and the audience’s reaction to a performance … Muriel Romanes and Maureen Beattie : The List
