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In Conversation with Len Pennie
In this episode, recorded live at Push the Boat Out in November 2025, Len Pennie joins Festival Director Emma Collins to discuss her acclaimed collection poyums annaw, exploring themes of patriarchy,…
The Mythic and the Familiar: Fiona Benson and Pascale Petit
In this special episode, recorded live at Push the Boat Out in November 2025, two of the most compelling voices in contemporary poetry come together for a haunting and illuminating conversation,…
On Fatherhood with Raymond Antrobus and Niall Campbell
Becoming a father is not an easy process: the sleepless nights and burden of new responsibilities can weigh heavily. But amidst the challenges, there’s an untold joy that comes with meeting your…
Double Bill: Sasha Dugdale and Oksana Maksymchuk
Contemporary poetry can challenge, explore uncomfortable truths, and bear witness to unimaginable experiences. In Sasha Dugdale’s new collection, The Strongbox, recent history and Greek mythology…
Titans of Poetry: Caroline Bird and Ella Frears
In partnership with the Forward Prizes for Poetry, Push the Boat Out brought together two poets who released razor sharp collections in 2024 to discuss their work. Caroline Bird’s Ambush at Still…
Behind Disrupting the Narrative
Disrupting the Narrative opened Push the Boat Out in 2024 with a theatrical performance exploring Edinburgh’s heritage from the perspective of its colonial past and uncovering stories of the city…
Songwriters Circle with Hamish Hawk, Karine Polwart and Inua Ellams
Our latest podcast episode was recorded at our 2023 festival. Three hugely talented lyricists – rising indie star Hamish Hawk, Scottish folk legend Karine Polwart and celebrated cross-disciplinary…
Poetry For the Many with Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey
Listen to our new podcast episode recorded from our 2023 festival. This month, Jenny Niven talks with Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey as they read some of their favourite poems from their…
Marjorie Lotfi And K. Patrick
Hear work from two new stunning debut collections from Scotland-based poets K Patrick and Marjorie Lotfi recorded at our 2023 festival. K Patrick’s poetry has appeared in Poetry Review, Granta and…
IONA LEE AND KIM MOORE
To tell your story is to create it. In this double bill, Kim Moore and Iona Lee both share poems and lyrical essays firmly written from the female gaze. In All The Men I Never Married, Kim Moore…
Double Bill - Alycia Pirmohamed And Eduardo C Corral (1)
Eduardo C. Corral is a poet of many honours, awards, and residencies across America. A current teacher in the MFA programme at North Carolina State University, Corral is globally recognised for his…
A Poetry Feast For Mythical Beasts
Push the Boat Out Festival 2022 commissioned seven innovative poets to reimagine some of Scotland’s most famous and infamous mythical beasts for this event, A Poetry Feast of Mythical Beasts.…
Zaffar Kunial & Andres N Ordorica
The amazing Zaffar Kunial and Andrés N. Ordorica perform live at Push the Boat Out 2022, in Summerhall's Anatomy Theatre. Produced in collaboration with EHFM. Zaffar Kunial has long been established…
Leyla Josephine
The amazing Leyla Josephine performs live at Push the Boat Out 2022, in Summerhall's Anatomy Theatre. Produced in collaboration with EHFM.
Break In The Waves Kevin MacNeil
Poet, novelist, screenwriter, essayist and editor Kevin MacNeil reads 'On a Plane That Is Like a Finger Pointing at The Moon', in Gaelic and English. 'Fleeting, physical, boundless...' Kevin's poetry…
Break In The Waves Rachel McCrum
Welcome to A Break in the Waves, a moment of poetry brought to you by Push the Boat Out. Rachel McCrum is a poet, performer, and educator originally from Northern Ireland. During her 6 year stay in…
Break In The Waves Solareye - Recycling
Break In The Waves Solareye - Recycling by Push the Boat Out
Break In The Waves Nadine Aisha Jassat
Break In The Waves Nadine Aisha Jassat by Push the Boat Out
Break in the Waves Esa Aldegheri
Esa Aldegheri's poem 'Tone', recorded and posted to celebrate and acknowledge International Women's Day.
Break In The Waves Andrew McMillan
Arresting visceral poem about sex and male desire from award winning poet Andrew MacMillan for Push the Boat Out, Edinburgh's International Poetry Festival
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