ScotlandsFest: Poets Don't Drive!
Spoken Word
Poetry
New writing

ScotlandsFest: Poets Don't Drive!

Luath Press / Julie McNeill • Professional company

Google Luath Press / Julie McNeill
60 minutes•Hall
Screaming train rides, red-hot buses, Tartan Army, boxing ring, Botox, love. Nothing is off-limits as one woman criss-crosses borders with a showcase of the poems from her brand-new collection, Love Goes North. In this love letter to Scotland, and to herself, Julie McNeill explores the sheer joy of taking the long way, stopping at each and every watering hole and graveyard to piece together her past along the way. Tears, humour and the whole ugly miracle of human experience squeezed into a lively hour of poetic mastery.

About the show

ScotlandsFest: Poets Don't Drive! is a spoken word show by Julie McNeill, presented with Luath Press, showcasing poems from her brand-new collection Love Goes North. One woman criss-crosses borders in a love letter to Scotland and to herself, stopping at every watering hole and graveyard along the way to piece together her past. Screaming train rides, red-hot buses, the Tartan Army, a boxing ring, Botox and love — nothing is off-limits. The show runs for 60 minutes at Hall and is suitable for ages 14 and above. Tickets are £10 with a concession price of £7.

Why see this show?

A live poetry show that takes the long way round, pausing at every significant stop to piece together a portrait of Scotland and selfhood. Julie McNeill's voice is warm and bracingly honest, and Love Goes North sounds like a collection worth hearing aloud.

Tickets

£10 (7)

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When

Wednesday 6 August 2025

All performances at 13:30

Duration

60 mins

Cast

1 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Venue
Hall

14 Johnston Terrace

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 60 minutes.

What age is this suitable for?

The show is suitable for ages 14 and above.

What does a ticket cost?

Tickets are £10, with a concession price of £7.

Does the show contain any warnings?

The show contains strong language and swearing.

Where does the show take place?

The show takes place at Hall.

What is the show about?

Julie McNeill presents poems from her collection Love Goes North, exploring Scotland and her own past through a series of journeys, described as a love letter to Scotland and to herself.

About This Performance

ScotlandsFest: Poets Don't Drive! is a spoken word performance at Hall during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Experience the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.

Venue: Hall

Hall is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £10

Age Guidance: 14+

Content Warnings: Strong language/swearing

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.ScotlandsFest: Poets Don't Drive! represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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