A History of Scottish Drama in Six Plays - Launch Event

A live podcast recording on the past, present and future of playwriting in Scotland.

To accompany the release of his new podcast A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays, journalist and critic Fergus Morgan will host a free panel discussion on the recent history, challenging present, and uncertain future of playwriting in Scotland.

Panellists include the critic Joyce McMillan, the playwrights Nicola McCartney and Isla Cowan, and Traverse Theatre Artistic Director Gareth Nicholls. The discussion will be recorded and released as a seventh and final episode of the podcast.

The launch event will run from 6.30pm until 9pm in the Traverse Theatre bar, with the discussion taking place from 7.15pm until 8.15pm.

A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays has been created with support from the Scottish Society of Playwrights’ SSP@50 Fellowship Awards and from Creative Scotland.

The Traverse Theatre is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council.

If you have access requirements, please contact our Sales and Welcome Team on boxoffice@traverse.co.uk or 0131 228 1404 so we can arrange reserved seating for you and discuss how else we can best support your visit.