GALWAY: Roisin Dubh with Hollie McNish
Prize winning poets Michael Pedersen and Hollie McNish for Hollieβs Lobster Tour.
YORK: Theatre Royal with McNish
Prize winning poets Michael Pedersen & Hollie McNish at York Theatre Royal for Hollieβs Lobster Tour.
THORINGTON: Outdoor Theatre
Prize-winning poets Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen at Thorington Outdoor Theatre for Hollieβs Lobster Tour.
DUBLIN: MP & Hollie McNish ILFD
Prize-winning poets Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen at International Literature Festival Dublin.
GLASGOW: GSA launch with MCNISH & MP
A Glasgow launch for The Cat Prince at Glasgow School of Art β with Michael Pedersen & Hollie McNish & a GSA animation showcase.
EDINBURGH β The Cat Prince Paperback Launch
The launch of the paperback edition of Michael Pedersenβs prize-winning book The Cat Prince.
At Porty Town Hall with me, Hollie McNish, Nicola Sturgeon & Rachel Sermanni.
LONDON: paperback launch with Daljit Nagra
A paperback launch for The Cat Prince with Daljit Nagra in the lush Ink@84 Books, Highgate.
Ticket Β£4 and that includes a glass of wine/soft drink.
LIVERPOOL: Hollie McNish book launch with MP
After a run of sold out shows up and down the UK, Hollie McNish is back with a brand new book, Lobster and other things I'm learning to love. Here, she will be joined by fellow poet Michael Pedersen reading from his latest brilliant books The Cat Prince and Boy Friends.
BELFAST: CQAF with McNish
Prize winning poet Michael Pedersen & Hollie McNish at Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival for Hollieβs Lobster Book Tour.
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 βwee gem of a festival on a jewel of an islandβ on 27 and 28 April next year are confirmed as: Victoria Bennett, Graeme Macrae Burnet, Eimear McBride, Michael Pederson and Elaine (E.S.) Thomson.
SARA PASOE at EDINBURGH UNI with MP
Award winning comedian and Sunday best-selling writer Sara Pascoe in conversation with Writer in Residence of Edinburgh University Micahel Pedersen β FREE show but ticketed: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-writer-in-residence-event-sara-pascoe-tickets-862070705687
EDINBURGH: with ALAN CUMMING
In the next in this special event series, actor, author, and unofficial Prince of Scotland, Alan Cumming will appear at The University of Edinburgh in conversation with Writer in Residence Michal Pedersen.
At Gordon Aikman Theatre, 32 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LH
FREE TICKETS: https://wir-event-alan-cumming.eventbrite.co.uk
HEBDEN BRIDGE: McNish Book launch with MP
After a run of sold out shows up and down the UK, Hollie McNish is back with a brand new book, Lobster and other things I'm learning to love. Here, she will be joined by fellow poet Michael Pedersen reading from his latest brilliant books The Cat Prince and Boy Friends.
EDINBURGH: Queen's Hall, Hollie McNish Book Launch
After a run of sold out shows up and down the UK, Hollie McNish is back with a brand new book, 'Lobsterβ. Here, she will be joined by fellow poet Michael Pedersen reading from his latest brilliant books, 'The Cat Prince' and 'Boy Friends'.
KENT: Faversham Literary Festival MP & HM
Prize winning poets Michael Pedersen & Hollie McNish return to Faverhsam Literary Festival 2024.
Tickets: https://www.favershamliteraryfestival.org/
BRIGHTON: H.McNish, M.Pedersen, J.Dawson
A special micro gig at The Black Dove featuring (prize-winning and best-selling writers): Hollie McNish, Michael Pedersen & Juno Dawson.
BRIGHTON: McNish, Pedersen, Dawson, Lucas
Featuring: Hollie McNish, Michael Pedersen, Juno Dawson, Caroline Lucas
A special one off micro gig at The Bee's Mouth: 10 Western Road Brighton and Hove BN3 1AE.
FINAL 10 TICKETS !!!!
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
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
LONDON: The Next Generation
Scotland is enjoying a poetic renaissance with a new generation of poets including Michael Pedersen, Hannah Lavery & William Letford, whose words words you can witness in this special evening. A Jackie Kay Curated event.
π« : https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/michael-pedersen-hannah-lavery-william-letford/
SUFFOLK: Pedersen, McNish, Kelly
Michael Pedersenβs Cat Party featuring poetry from Hollie McNish and music from The Vaselineβs Eugene Kelly.
AT THE CHAPEL, High Street, Bruton, BA10 0AE
ONLINE: Moniack Mhor January Workshops
ONLINE: MONIACK IN A MONTH β 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 β 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/
EDINA: Cold Turkey: McNish / Pedersen / Hand / Church / Cairney
Cold Turkey is a scrumptious festive buffet of music, spoken word and arty weirdness, featuring Hollie McNish, Michael Pedersen, and Withered Hand. This is the mouth-watering sixth serving, and 2023βs special guest is the Welsh wonder, Charlotte Church. Weβll also be joined by co-host and opener Gemma Cairney.
EDINBURGH: Nicola Sturgeon: A Life in Books
Prize-winning poet & Edinburgh University Writer in Residence, Michael Pedersen talks to the former First Minister, and soon-to-be author, Nicola Sturgeon about the books that sustained her over her near decade-long service to Scotland.
LONDON: Outspoken Appearance
Valzhyna Mort & Michael Pedersen & Ishion Hutchinson β hosted by Joelle Taylor
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.
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.
PARIS: The Highlander with McNish, Cairney & more
Come join us in The Highlander's downstairs cave for a cosy evening of poetry, chat and a wee bit of cello, featuring Hollie McNish, Michael Pedersen, Gemma Cairney and Simone Seales.
BALI: Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
Multiple appearances at Ubud Writers & Readers Festival.
Details here: https://www.ubudwritersfestival.com/writers/michael-pedersen/
Porty Book Festival with Val McDermid & Billy Letford
The Quine of Crime and The Princes of Poetry.
Val McDermid, Michael Pedersen, William Letford.
Tickets are free but have to be collected from Portobello Library: 0131 529 5558
GLASGOW: Byres Road Book Festival
Forward Prize shortlisted poet, and author of the critically acclaimed memoir Boy Friends is in-store at Waterstones Byres Road at for Byres Road Book Festival.
FREE with limited tickets: π«
ABERDEEN: WayWORD Festival
Michael Pedersen & Sean Wai Keung
Thursday 21st September, 7-8pm
Main Hall King's Pavilion, King's College Campus University of Aberdeen
Tickets are free HERE
EDINBURGH: Topping & Co
βWe look forward to welcoming award-winning Scottish poet and author of Boy Friends Michael Pedersen for his third poetry collection, The Cat Prince & Other Poems. Michael will be reading and in-conversation with author and broadcaster Gemma Cairney.
ST ANDREWS: Cat Prince Launch
Poetry lovers rejoice! This Autumn we look forward to welcoming Scottish poet and author of Boy Friends Michael Pedersen for his third poetry collection, The Cat Prince & Other Poems. Michael will be joined by award-winning author James Robertson.
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, βThe Cat Prince,β in conversation with Hollie McNish, author of βSlugβ and βNobody Told Me.β
EDINBURGH: MP & David Shrigley at EIBF
Michael Pedersen & David Shrigley at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
A double headline show / cat party / literary fandango.
GLASGOW: Valhalla's Goat
An intimate reading / event in Valhallaβs 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.