Takeover: Art Riot
Sat 14 Nov · 13:45
The Pleasance Edinburgh
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10°C · 12% rain
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Takeover: Art Riot is scheduled for 14 November 2026 at The Pleasance Edinburgh. The event will feature performances from poets Julie Laing, Aditya Narayan, and EmmaClaire Brightlyn, alongside audience participation activities. It is hosted by Lorna Callery-Sithole and Wendy Miller from Art Riot Press.
Join Art Riot Press, the small press with a big attitude, bringing you the very best new voices from Scotland and beyond! For this unique and quirky takeover, we will be showcasing award-winning visual, performance, and page poets Julie Laing, Aditya Narayan, and EmmaClaire Brightlyn alongside some cheeky poetic audience participation shenanigans, hosted by partners-in-rhyme, and Versaye duo, Lorna Callery-Sithole (Director, Art Riot Press) and Wendy Miller (Editor, Art Riot Press). ‘Mon doon n see what all the buzz is aboot!
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Frequently asked questions
Takeover: Art Riot takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 13:45.
Takeover: Art Riot is held at The Pleasance Edinburgh in Edinburgh (60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ).
The forecast for Takeover: Art Riot is Overcast · 10°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Pleasance Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Takeover: Art Riot can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Takeover: Art Riot is scheduled for 14 November 2026 at The Pleasance Edinburgh. The event will feature performances from poets Julie Laing, Aditya Narayan, and EmmaClaire Brightlyn, alongside audience participation activities. It is hosted by Lorna Callery-Sithole and Wendy Miller from Art Riot Press.
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Join Art Riot Press, the small press with a big attitude, bringing you the very best new voices from Scotland and beyond! For this unique and quirky takeover, we will be showcasing award-winning visual, performance, and page poets Julie Laing, Aditya Narayan, and EmmaClaire Brightlyn alongside some cheeky poetic audience participation shenanigans, hosted by partners-in-rhyme, and Versaye duo, Lorna Callery-Sithole (Director, Art Riot Press) and Wendy Miller (Editor, Art Riot Press). ‘Mon doon n see what all the buzz is aboot!
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Takeover: Art Riot?
Takeover: Art Riot takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 13:45.
Where is Takeover: Art Riot taking place?
Takeover: Art Riot is held at The Pleasance Edinburgh in Edinburgh (60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ).
What will the weather be like at Takeover: Art Riot?
The forecast for Takeover: Art Riot is Overcast · 10°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Takeover: Art Riot?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Pleasance Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Takeover: Art Riot?
Tickets for Takeover: Art Riot can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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