The Front List: Douglas Stuart
Sun 30 Aug · 13:00
Greenock Central Library
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This live stream from the Edinburgh International Book Festival captures a profound encounter between author Douglas Stuart and the visceral themes of his work. Through the medium of performance, the fragility of the human condition is laid bare, translating the solitude of the written word into a shared theatrical experience. It is a stark exploration of memory and resilience, delivered with the haunting intensity that defines Stuart's storytelling.
With his debut novel, Shuggie Bain, Douglas Stuart created a Scottish publishing sensation and seized the 2020 Booker Prize. His hotly anticipated new work, John of John (described by Lauren Groff as ‘a fierce, glorious sting of a novel'), follows art school graduate Cal as he returns home to the Isle of Harris, tripping straight back into the old life he thought he’d burst beyond. Join Stuart for this rare and special event: an insightful exploration of the grip of family and religion, the fragility of community, and the alternating beauty and bleakness of island life. Chaired by poet Jackie Kay. Supported by VisitScotland. This is a live streaming event from the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
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The Front List: Douglas Stuart takes place on Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 13:00.
The Front List: Douglas Stuart is held at Greenock Central Library in Glasgow (Wallace Place, Greenock, PA15 1JB).
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The Front List: Douglas Stuart
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This live stream from the Edinburgh International Book Festival captures a profound encounter between author Douglas Stuart and the visceral themes of his work. Through the medium of performance, the fragility of the human condition is laid bare, translating the solitude of the written word into a shared theatrical experience. It is a stark exploration of memory and resilience, delivered with the haunting intensity that defines Stuart's storytelling.
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With his debut novel, Shuggie Bain, Douglas Stuart created a Scottish publishing sensation and seized the 2020 Booker Prize. His hotly anticipated new work, John of John (described by Lauren Groff as ‘a fierce, glorious sting of a novel'), follows art school graduate Cal as he returns home to the Isle of Harris, tripping straight back into the old life he thought he’d burst beyond. Join Stuart for this rare and special event: an insightful exploration of the grip of family and religion, the fragility of community, and the alternating beauty and bleakness of island life. Chaired by poet Jackie Kay. Supported by VisitScotland. This is a live streaming event from the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Front List: Douglas Stuart?
The Front List: Douglas Stuart takes place on Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 13:00.
Where is The Front List: Douglas Stuart taking place?
The Front List: Douglas Stuart is held at Greenock Central Library in Glasgow (Wallace Place, Greenock, PA15 1JB).
How much are tickets for The Front List: Douglas Stuart?
Entry to The Front List: Douglas Stuart is free.
How do I get tickets for The Front List: Douglas Stuart?
Tickets for The Front List: Douglas Stuart can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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