Date

18 August

Time

1:00 pm

Venue

Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall

suitability

Age 18+ (Guideline)

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£22.50

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The Front List - Kae Tempest

Kae Tempest is a phenomenon of words as a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, songwriter – and novelist. Renowned for his electric live performances, Tempest joins Michael Pedersen to celebrate his new heart-breaking, soul-building, decade-in-the-making novel, Having Spent Lift Seeking.

Expect powerful reflections on family and forgiveness, redemption and atonement, the courage it takes to be seen, and the transformative power of love. Mixing performance and conversation, this is bound to be spellbinding and unique event from a generational talent.

Presented By

Edinburgh International Book Festival

Duration

60 minutes

Price

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£22.50

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Accessibility

All levels consist of raked seating. There is a lift providing access to all levels but only the stalls level is accessible to wheelchair users. This venue has a hearing loop installed.

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