COLONSAY BOOK FESTIVAL
Apr
27
to 28 Apr

COLONSAY BOOK FESTIVAL

The Colonsay Book Festival is delighted to announce the core group of authors for its 2024 Festival. The initial raft of award-winning writers and authors appearing at this β€œwee gem of a festival on a jewel of an island” on 27 and 28 April next year are confirmed as: Victoria Bennett, Graeme Macrae Burnet, Eimear McBride, Michael Pederson and Elaine (E.S.) Thomson.

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PARIS: Shakespeare & Company
Feb
8

PARIS: Shakespeare & Company

Hollie McNish & Michael Pedersen at Shakespeare & Co, Paris

Join us for what's sure to be a riotous, tender, enchanting and uplifting evening of poetry and prose with the irrepressible Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen.

08 February 2024, 19:00: Free & open to all. Places limited. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/events/hollie-mcnish-michael-pedersen

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LONDON: One Track Mind
Feb
3

LONDON: One Track Mind

OneTrackMinds returns with another vibrant selection of writers, thinkers and musicians, each presenting a thought-provoking story about that one song that changed their life, and is about to leave a lasting impact on yours.

Saturday 3 February (2:30pm performance)
Georgia Pritchett - screenwriter (Succession); Michael Pedersen - poet and author (Boy Friends); Yasmin Alibhai-Brown - Journalist

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ONLINE: Moniack Mhor January Workshops
Jan
8

ONLINE: Moniack Mhor January Workshops

ONLINE: MONIACK IN A MONTH – POETRY WITH MICHAEL PEDERSEN

Features: a short introductory welcome session: four stimulating online workshops, preceded by optional drop-in social time; one 30-minute tutorial; a Guest Reader event with Hollie McNish; a final ceilidh session – sharing of work; & more.

Date(s) - Mon 8th Jan - Wed 31st Jan, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

https://www.moniackmhor.org.uk/courses/2460-online-moniack-in-a-month-poetry-with-michael-pedersen/

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EDINBURGH: a Cat Cafe Gig at Maison de Moggy!
Nov
24

EDINBURGH: a Cat Cafe Gig at Maison de Moggy!

Embrace the cat life in this extra special event at Maison de Moggy Cat Cafe with The Cat Prince himself, prize-winning poet Michael Pedersen. Play with the cats, and experience the poems in the purrfect immersive environment.

Part of Push The Boat Out Poetry Festival.

Two sittings due to capacity: 15:00 until 16:00; and 16:15 u til 17:15.

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EDINBURGH: Jackie Kay & MP
Nov
22

EDINBURGH: Jackie Kay & MP

In his second event as the University of Edinburgh's Writer in Residence, Michael Pedersen will be joined by the inimitable Jackie Kay. Jackie will be in-conversation and sharing new work and old, including perhaps a glimpse into her forthcoming new book, May Day.

At The University of Edinburgh. 50 George Square.

FREE EVENT 🎫

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LONDON: Backstory Books with Hollie McNish
Aug
30

LONDON: Backstory Books with Hollie McNish

Poetry live at Backstory with Michael Pedersen and Hollie McNish

Wednesday 30th August, 7.30pm; Backstory, 71 Balham High Road, SW12 9AP

Two dazzling poets bring their words to life live at Backstory. Michael Pedersen will be reading from his new collection, β€˜The Cat Prince,’ in conversation with Hollie McNish, author of β€˜Slug’ and β€˜Nobody Told Me.’

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GLASGOW: Valhalla's Goat
Aug
9

GLASGOW: Valhalla's Goat

An intimate reading / event in Valhalla’s Goat / emporium of fine booze. The ticket prize includes two cans of the sublime Cat Prince Pilsner (brewed especially for the book by Bellfield Brewery).

Ticketing is old school β€” email the shop, call, or drop in.

0141 337 3441 / hello@valhallasgoat.com / 449 Great Western Road, Glasgow.

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