Venue: Just Festival at St John's
Ever wondered how to fight inequality? What the world would be like without religion? How human trafficking exists in the UK? Join the conversation as we discuss a different issue each day with experts, activists, and faith representatives.
Venue: Laughing Horse @ New Empire Bingo
Sing songs, hear talks (Arthur Smith, Mike McShane, Troy Conrad) and recharge with the godless congregation that is part atheist church, part foot-stomping show, and 100% celebration of life. Live better! Help often! Wonder more!
Venue: Sweet Grassmarket
The official, unofficial Film Festival of the Fringe returns for its fourth year! Showcasing film programmes produced especially for the Fringe, view the full listings at www.cinefringe.com. 'Who needs EIFF when there's CineFringe?' (Edinburgh Evening News).
Venue: Outside John Knox House
Discover a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town. Behind historic buildings, explore the surprising number of green nooks and crannies, all with a story to tell. Booking essential for this sell-out tour. www.greenyondertours.com
Venue: The Boards
A unique opportunity to gain insight into how we successfully market shows at the UK's largest working theatre and as part of the Ambassador Theatre Group. Drinks reception and networking to follow.
Venue: Word Power Books
Free readings and talks with writers and activists from around the world in Word Power Books, Scotland's independent and radical bookshop. Opening event with reading from James Robertson. Full programme on our website.
Venue: Auld Reekie Tours - Meeting Point
Explore our haunted underground vaults dating back to 1700s, where the poor and destitute once lived alongside the criminal underworld, thieves, and witches who practiced there. A journey into the dark side of old Edinburgh's history.
Venue: The Boards
Opportunity to gain insight into how to get started in theatre management led by a team from the Ambassador Theatre Group, the largest theatre group in the UK. Drinks reception and networking opportunity to follow.
Venue: Outside Greyfriars Bobby Bar
An extraordinary dog, an extraordinary city. Let us tell you the fascinating story that lies behind the Disney romance of the wee faithful dog and the city that wee Bobby called home.
Venue: The Royal Oak
Experience the dark, hidden side of best-selling author Ian Rankin's Edinburgh. Discover the real locations which appear in the novels and feel the history and mystery of this unique European capital city. Readings included. See www.Rebustours.com.