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Cabaret and Cocktails

Come to the Cabaret & Cocktails, old chums, and join Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival for our final event of the weekend at Morningside United Church!

Cabaret and Cocktails

About Cabaret and Cocktails

Cabaret and Cocktails Finale for the Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival

A brilliant mixture of fairytale retelling like you’ve never heard it and award-winning poetry and prose will mark the end of the second Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival.

On Saturday, 28th September the Main Hall at Morningside United Church plays host to the final event of the weekend.

The line up features RJ Hunter, sharing Loud Poets Grand Slam winning poetry; Sophie McCabe, as Aunty Climax, retelling fairytales as you’ve never heard them; and Lucy Debussy, reading from her amazing collection of erotic prose, all emceed by A Red Woman of the Year, Jen Hyatt, to bring the house and curtain down on Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival 2024.

Plus, there’s an exclusive raffle including some incredible prizes from literary agencies, publishers, authors, and the luxury first prize of a night at historic Cambo House and Gardens for two! You really won't want to miss out on your chance to win.

Over 18s only and here’s the all-important ticketing info:

£20 ticket includes 1 standard seat, 1 Moth cocktail and 1 raffle ticket.
£30 ticket includes 1 stage-side table seat, 1 Moth cocktail and 1 raffle ticket.
£100 stage-side table for four includes 4 Moth cocktails and 4 raffle tickets
Extra raffle entry £5 per ticket. Only available on the night.
Additional cocktails available at £5 each on the night.

Over 18's only

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