ScotlandsFest: The Heart of Darkness – Ken Currie, Paintings and Writings
Spoken Word
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ScotlandsFest: The Heart of Darkness – Ken Currie, Paintings and Writings

Luath Press / Ken Currie and Tom Normand • Professional company

60 minutes•Hall
For decades the artist Ken Currie has produced some of the most ominous images in the contemporary canon. His vision scopes the apocalyptic nature of our unstable world and the dire prospect of personal mortality. His renowned painting Three Oncologists remains a motif seared into the consciousness of the Scottish nation. An illustrated conversation with the art historian Tom Normand, will explore the dark themes of his vision and his motivations in producing an art of such uncompromising despair.
Event Details

Thursday 14 August 2025

All performances at 13:30

60 minutes

Hall

14 Johnston Terrace

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2 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

£10 (7)

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How much are tickets for ScotlandsFest: The Heart of Darkness – Ken Currie, Paintings and Writings?

Tickets for ScotlandsFest: The Heart of Darkness – Ken Currie, Paintings and Writings are £10 (7). You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is ScotlandsFest: The Heart of Darkness – Ken Currie, Paintings and Writings being performed?

ScotlandsFest: The Heart of Darkness – Ken Currie, Paintings and Writings is being performed at Hall, located at 14 Johnston Terrace. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is ScotlandsFest: The Heart of Darkness – Ken Currie, Paintings and Writings?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

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When is ScotlandsFest: The Heart of Darkness – Ken Currie, Paintings and Writings showing?

ScotlandsFest: The Heart of Darkness – Ken Currie, Paintings and Writings runs from 14 August 2025 to 14 August 2025. Check the official website for specific performance times.

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ScotlandsFest: The Heart of Darkness – Ken Currie, Paintings and Writings is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Performance

ScotlandsFest: The Heart of Darkness – Ken Currie, Paintings and Writings 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.

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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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Ticket Prices: From £10

Age Guidance: 16+

Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes

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