Edinburgh International Festival: The Truth We Seek: Artistic Freedom

The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh , EH1 2NE

Edinburgh International Festival: The Truth We Seek: Artistic Freedom

Castlehill, Edinburgh , EH1 2NE

Description

The power of creative defiance comes alive in this debate on what it means to be an artist today.

Join Simon Fanshawe – broadcaster, author and current University of Edinburgh rector – as he navigates artistic freedom, whether it has limits and what they might be and issues of censorship, in conversation with a panel of artists and producers.

Since co-founding the lobby group Stonewall, Fanshawe has established himself as a leading voice on equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK. Fanshawe dares us to think – and laugh – about diversity, disagreement and the power of difference.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these will usually be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.

3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• This talk is BSL Interpreted and Captioned

• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

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Dates & times

Tuesday, 5 Aug 2025 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Important information - please read

The power of creative defiance comes alive in this debate on what it means to be an artist today.

Join Simon Fanshawe – broadcaster, author and current University of Edinburgh rector – as he navigates artistic freedom, whether it has limits and what they might be and issues of censorship, in conversation with a panel of artists and producers.

Since co-founding the lobby group Stonewall, Fanshawe has established himself as a leading voice on equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK. Fanshawe dares us to think – and laugh – about diversity, disagreement and the power of difference.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these will usually be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.

3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• This talk is BSL Interpreted and Captioned

• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

Tickets
You may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets for this event.

Free Ticket

£5.95 Booking fee per person

Location

The Hub

Castlehill

Edinburgh

EH1 2NE

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