In Conversation with... Chris Brookmyre and Marissa Haetzman

In Conversation with... Chris Brookmyre and Marissa Haetzman

Carnation ProductionsProfessional company

60 minutesStand 3
Chris Brookmyre is an internationally celebrated crime writer, debuting with Quite Ugly One Morning in 1996 and going on to publish over thirty novels, winning major prizes including the McIlvanney Prize and Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year. His work spans television, theatre, radio and videogames. Dr Marisa Haetzman, a consultant anaesthetist for two decades, later specialised in medical history, researching James Young Simpson and the discovery of chloroform. Together, as Ambrose Parry, they write bestselling historical crime novels such as The Way of All Flesh and latest The Death of Shame.

About the show

Carnation Productions presents this in-conversation with crime writer Chris Brookmyre and Dr Marisa Haetzman at Stand 3. Brookmyre debuted with Quite Ugly One Morning in 1996 and has since published over thirty novels, winning prizes including the McIlvanney Prize and Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year. His work spans television, theatre, radio and videogames. Dr Haetzman, a consultant anaesthetist for two decades, later specialised in medical history, researching James Young Simpson and the discovery of chloroform. Together, as Ambrose Parry, they write bestselling historical crime novels including The Way of All Flesh and the latest, The Death of Shame. Running 60 minutes and suitable for ages 12 and over.

Why see this show?

Two fascinating careers converge: a crime novelist with over thirty books to his name and a medical historian turned co-author. Their joint venture as Ambrose Parry makes this an unusually rich in-conversation for anyone who loves historical crime fiction.

Event Details

Thursday 6 August 2026

All performances at 12:15

60 minutes

Stand 3

28 York Place

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3 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£15 (13)

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the event?

The event runs for 60 minutes.

Where does it take place?

The event takes place at Stand 3 as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

What is the age guidance?

The event is suitable for audiences aged 12 and over.

How much are tickets?

Tickets are £15, with a concession price of £13.

Who are the guests?

The guests are crime writer Chris Brookmyre and Dr Marisa Haetzman, who together write historical crime novels as Ambrose Parry.

Are there any content warnings?

There are no content warnings for this event.

About This Performance

In Conversation with... Chris Brookmyre and Marissa Haetzman is a spoken word performance at Stand 3 during Edinburgh Festival 2026. 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: Stand 3

Stand 3 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 £15

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: None

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

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.In Conversation with... Chris Brookmyre and Marissa Haetzman represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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