Join us to honour the very best entries from our annual writing competition, held in partnership with Bipolar Scotland. Prepare to be inspired by the winning writers as they read from their work, while there will also be live music and a drinks reception.

What’s it like to grow up as a transgender or non-binary person in Nigeria, Pakistan, Portugal or Russia?

I Am is a new book developed in partnership between the Mental Health Foundation and the National Theatre of Scotland’s Adam World Choir, a digital community of transgender and non-binary people from all around the world.

The Distant Voices project invites you to the launch of a truly remarkable album. Not Known at this Address brings together some of Scotland’s most celebrated songwriters with people who have first-hand experience of the criminal justice system.

A special showcase event on the theme of Beginnings, featuring a range of spoken word, music and theatre acts including author and campaigner Catherine Simpson and poet Deanna Rodger. Hosted by Jenny Lindsay.