Date

28 August

Time

1:00 pm

Venue

Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall

suitability

Age 18+ (Guideline)

Tickets from

£22.50

(includes booking fee)

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The Front List - Elif Shafak

Join Elif Shafak as she reflects on her rich career to date.

Elif Shafak has published 21 books, including 13 acclaimed novels, and been translated into 58 languages. Following a sold out event discussing There are Rivers in the Sky in 2024, today’s special celebratory event sees Shafak – a powerful advocate for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of speech – reflects on her rich career to date, what it means to be a truly global author and citizen, and the impact of putting her personal and political beliefs into tangible action.

THIS EVENT WILL GO ON SALE ON TUESDAY, 5TH MAY AT 10AM

Presented By

Edinburgh International Book Festival

Duration

60 minutes

Price

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£22.50

(includes booking fee)

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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