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Margaret Atwood (FURTHER TICKETS RELEASED - ON SALE NOW!)
13 May 2011, 11:30 - 12:20
Margaret Atwood (FURTHER TICKETS RELEASED - ON SALE NOW!)
MORE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT TO BE RELEASED ON WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL!
Spanish Writing
13 May 2011, 12:00 - 12:50
Spanish Writing
SPONSORED BY ETXEPARE INSTITUTUA
Linklater Lecture - Cairns Craig on Kenneth White
13 May 2011, 12:30 - 13:20
Linklater Lecture - Cairns Craig on Kenneth White
Scottish poet, academic and writer's work is discussed by Cairns Craig.
Leila Aboulela (More tickets available!)
13 May 2011, 13:00 - 13:50
Leila Aboulela (More tickets available!)
VENUE CHANGED TO FESTIVAL MARQUEE
Jimmy Buchan
13 May 2011, 14:00 - 14:50
Jimmy Buchan
Jimmy Buchan is the star of BBC TV Series Trawlermen.
Michael Brooks: 13 Things
13 May 2011, 14:00 - 14:50
Michael Brooks: 13 Things
Former New Scientist Editor, Michael Brooks, takes us through his latest scientific offering.
Sorley MacLean event: Peter MacKay, Derrick McClure, Kevin MacNeil
13 May 2011, 14:00 - 14:50
Sorley MacLean event: Peter MacKay, Derrick McClure, Kevin MacNeil
A celebration of the life and work of Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean.
Robin Harper
13 May 2011, 15:00 - 15:50
Robin Harper
The Convenor of the Scottish Green party returns to Word.
Little Bit of Rigoletto
13 May 2011, 15:00 - 16:00
Little Bit of Rigoletto
Scottish Opera come to Word
Meaghan Delahunt and Lesley Glaister
13 May 2011, 16:00 - 16:50
Meaghan Delahunt and Lesley Glaister
Two accomplished and entertaining novelists read from their new work.
Chris Smith: The Naked Scientist (Venue Changed)
13 May 2011, 16:00 - 17:00
Chris Smith: The Naked Scientist (Venue Changed)
Author of the Naked Scientist discusses some of the puzzles of everyday life. (THIS VENUE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE SUTTIE CENTRE)
Dermot Healy and Kevin MacNeil
13 May 2011, 17:00 - 17:50
Dermot Healy and Kevin MacNeil
Irish and Scottish fiction at its finest.
Bruce Hood: Science and Superstition
13 May 2011, 17:30 - 18:20
Bruce Hood: Science and Superstition
Is a lack of rational thought necessarily a bad thing?
Lisa Collinson: Who is Hamlet?
13 May 2011, 18:00 - 18:45
Lisa Collinson: Who is Hamlet?
A journey through the origins of the name of Shakespeare's most famous character.
Iain Banks
13 May 2011, 19:00 - 20:00
Iain Banks
The hugely successful novelist is sure to be a highlight of Word 2011.
Smallpetitklein: Falling Man
13 May 2011, 19:30 - 19:30
Smallpetitklein: Falling Man
A poignant piece of dance depicting a scene from 9/11.
Helen Warner
13 May 2011, 19:30 - 20:20
Helen Warner
The Head of Daytime TV for channel 4 gives Word the lowdown on her forthcoming book RSVP.
Skeptics in the Pub: Believing it or Not
13 May 2011, 20:30 - 22:00
Skeptics in the Pub: Believing it or Not
Why are we interested in the unexplainable? Should we be?