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Events - 13 May 2011

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! Margaret Atwood (FURTHER TICKETS RELEASED - ON SALE NOW!)

Spanish Writing

13 May 2011, 12:00 - 12:50 Spanish Writing SPONSORED BY ETXEPARE INSTITUTUA Spanish Writing

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. Linklater Lecture - Cairns Craig on Kenneth White

Leila Aboulela (More tickets available!)

13 May 2011, 13:00 - 13:50 Leila Aboulela (More tickets available!) VENUE CHANGED TO FESTIVAL MARQUEE Leila Aboulela (More tickets available!)

Jimmy Buchan

13 May 2011, 14:00 - 14:50 Jimmy Buchan Jimmy Buchan is the star of BBC TV Series Trawlermen. Jimmy Buchan

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. Michael Brooks: 13 Things

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. Sorley MacLean event: Peter MacKay, Derrick McClure, Kevin MacNeil

Robin Harper

13 May 2011, 15:00 - 15:50 Robin Harper The Convenor of the Scottish Green party returns to Word. Robin Harper

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. Meaghan Delahunt and Lesley Glaister

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) Chris Smith: The Naked Scientist (Venue Changed)

Dermot Healy and Kevin MacNeil

13 May 2011, 17:00 - 17:50 Dermot Healy and Kevin MacNeil Irish and Scottish fiction at its finest. Dermot Healy and Kevin MacNeil

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? Bruce Hood: Science and Superstition

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. Iain Banks

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. Helen Warner

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?