Kevin P. Gilday

The original poems were created by children from Gaza and we had the pleasure of connecting with some of these talented young artists who are currently displaced in Cairo.

Creativity and solidarity for everyone 🌘

I had such an amazing day facilitating a writing workshop for @handsupproject.bsky.social and Creative Stirling centred around the poems from the fantastic Moon Tell Me Truth exhibition 🌙

Edinburgh? Never heard of her.

The final Mischief Makar show takes place at Eastwood Park Theatre in Glasgow’s leafy south side on the 30th Aug. The last chance to see this show’s deft combination of spoken word and comedy in action.

It contains some poems and words from me, a frankly incredible soundtrack from Luke Sutherland but most importantly it features an intergenerational cast of beyond talented dancers bringing the trials, tribulations and unbridled joy of modern masculinity to life.

It’s almost fringe time. I won’t be there in person this year but my words will! Wee Man by @barrowlandballet.bsky.social runs 5th-17th August at Assembly Dance Base.

Tickets on sale now, some dates already sold out.

Buzzing to have my new play Gravity as part of the Autumn season at the iconic @playpiepint.bsky.social. It’s on Nov 10th-15th and I can’t wait to share it with you all.

#ScottishPoetryEvents

MARGINALIA

Tonight! Wed 9th July.
7pm Doors. 8pm Start
The Stand, Glasgow

💥 Iona Lee
💥 Alan Bissett
💥 Christopher Macarthur-Boyd
💥 Carrie Marshall

We are mere days away from the return of Marginalia at The Stand. Scotland’s boutique cultural showcase, the perfect midweek night out.

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Marginalia is next week! Our beautiful boutique of culture comes alive again at The Stand on Wednesday night. Come join us for the perfect midweek night out.

One week until Marginalia at The Stand, Glasgow. ⏳🍻

Pre-workshop fit check.

Marginalia is nearly here so I thought I’d chat about how excited we are to have this amazing line-up and how lucky you are to catch all these artists in the one place.

Last time round at Marginalia we had big laughs and big feelings. Poetry, comedy, politics and a crowd that loved every minute.

Our next show is 9th July at The Stand - we’ll have sets from Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, Iona Lee, Carrie Marshall and Alan Bissett - don’t miss out on this one.

We’ve got an absolutely stunning line-up for the next edition of Marginalia. Comedy from @macarthurboyd.bsky.social, poetry from Iona Lee, performance from Alan Bissett and the wonderful Carrie Marshall discussing her new book. 9th July at @standcomedyclub.bsky.social Glasgow. 🎟️ On sale now!

Jonathan Sacerdoti: Greta Thunberg should thank Israel for intercepting her Gaza selfie ship

Brendan O'Neill: Greta Thunberg’s narcissism has escalated to terrifying levels This is a self-serving stunt masquerading as a daring act of charity

Julie Burchill: Greta Thunberg’s pathetic Gaza voyage

Suzanne Moore: Left-wing activists like Greta Thunberg care more about fame than facts Her vacuous Gaza ‘mission’ is typical of the way selfie-obsessed protesters flit from one cause to another without studying the detail

These people have to account for the deep hatred and revulsion they feel when watching others act out of sincerity, courage and compassion. It threatens and bewilders them, so they must explain it away as something they recognise and understand: moral vapidity and self-absorption

The Speakeasy opens its door this evening. A night of art and culture in the heart of Stirling. Last tickets available.

Announcement of new rail service between Stirling and London welcomed | Stirling Council Stirling Council has welcomed the announcement that Lumo, part of First Group, will run four trains a day between Stirling and London from 2026.

The Makar effect in full-force. New direct route for Londoners to come hear my poems.

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Pure Concrete was released 5 years ago today!

Next Saturday Mischief Makar comes to Paisley. A poetic night out of spoken word and comedy, it’s a show that will leave you laughing and gasping (in a good way). If you’ve not caught it yet then this is your chance. Come join me for one of the show’s final performances ❤️

Yeah, we're hoping so. Hopefully we can get the audience in to make it a thing.

This was exactly the sort of cool collaboration I had in mind when I took up the role of Stirling Makar. If you’ve not visited in a while, here’s your excuse. Come join us at the Speakeasy for a night of joy. Tix in bio.

Buzzing to introduce everyone to my new venture in collaboration with the brilliant Creative Stirling - Speakeasy Stirling! A night of live art in a secret speakeasy club right in the centre of town. Think intimate performances, chilled vibes and DJs spinning tunes til late.

Evening with Makar and Friends A lively evening of spoken word performance and conversation with Stirling Makar Kevin P Gilday and guests.

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Next week I'll be returning to my old uni as the Stirling Makar. Can't wait to bring beautiful pals @hannahlavery.bsky.social, Alan Bissett and Jane Borges to join me on this auspicious occasion. Tickets are free but I don't know if they get you into the union afterwards.

Evening with Makar & Friends
15 May, @stir.ac.uk – free

Join Stirling Makar @kevinpgilday.bsky.social plus guests Alan Bissett, @hannahlavery.bsky.social & Jane Borges for a very lively evening of spoken word performance & conversation
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Had a great time being on the panel for the first ep of Beyond the Cringe. Brilliant chats with some fantastic folk. Listen now at all the usual places.

Serious train face en route to Aberdeen for tonight’s show. Still some tickets left if you’d like to join me for an evening of Mischief Maker.

It's great that live poetry has been programmed in the space and it would be brilliant to get a big crowd in to show them that it's something we should see more of.

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People of Aberdeen! I'm bringing my spoken word/comedy show Mischief Makar up your way on Wednesday night. I'll be in the Studio at the Music Hall, a beautiful venue perfect for spoken word. Not only that but I'll have the iconic Jo Gilbert joining me to open the show.

Tonight! I'm all promo'd out. Basically if you're in Glasgow and want a class midweek night out (after a couple of pints in the sun) then come along to The Stand and join us...