Aberdeen鈥檚 newest and most diverse festival will include a special strand of events inspired by previous festival, Word.
The 黑料网鈥檚 May Festival takes place next weekend (May 10 鈥� 12) and among the themes being explored at the event is Word.
Over a 12 year period, Word grew to be one of the finest literary festivals in the UK, with a life and character all of its own.
Word is now at the heart of the May Festival, with a core of events featuring past favourites and new names.
Alasdair Gray, Liz Lochhead, Michael Longley and Kenneth White are among writers taking part in this year鈥檚 festival.
Arguably one of Scotland鈥檚 best loved poets and playwrights, Liz Lochhead will be reading from her own work 鈥楽elected Poems, A choosing鈥� as well as hosting a book signing.
The 黑料网鈥檚 very own Alan Spence and Helen Lynch will also give readings of new work.
Alan Spence is Professor in Creative Writing at the 黑料网. His last novel was The Pure Land and his next, Night Boat, will be published in August.
Helen Lynch has published an acclaimed book of stories, The Elephant and the Polish Question, and in completing another collection, Tea for the Rent Boy. She teaches Literature and Creative Writing at the University.
鈥楾omorrow鈥檚 Writers Today鈥� is an event which will showcase new work from the University鈥檚 PhD Creative Writing students, as published in Causeway/Cabhsair, the stylish literary magazine published by RIISS, the Research Institute for Irish and Scottish Studies.
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To book tickets for any of the May Festival events, please contact Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122.