Dr Valentina Bold FSA (Scot)Nov 21, 2022

Starting to get excited as the world premier of James Hogg's play on George IV's visit to Edinburgh, the Royal Jubilee, approaches! 200 years after he wrote it, a rehearsed reading at the Scottish Poetry Library will bring this hidden gem to life. More information -- and ticket link -- here:

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/2022/09/the-royal-jubilee-from-1822-to-2022/

The Royal Jubilee: From 1822 to 2022 - Blog - Scottish Poetry Library

James Hogg expert Dr Valentina Bold writes about the first performance of James Hogg’s play in 200 years. On December the 2nd, James Hogg’s play ‘The Royal Jubilee’ will be performed for the first time. Written on the occasion of George IV’s pomposity-filled visit to Edinburgh, in 1822, it is filled with ambivalence – something […]

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Show threadAndrew ThompsonNov 21, 2022

@Val_Bold exciting indeed! …and what a cast‼️😊

You see this @Hazey ? ⬆️

Show threadHazel Buchan CameronNov 21, 2022
@greenaspen @Val_Bold sounds wonderful & would definitely have tried to be there if we weren't already going down to Edinburgh the following weekend. Perhaps it will tour?
Show threadAndrew Thompson
@Hazey I’ve decided to get a tkt. Just can’t ignore such a special happening. It’s all IWH’s fault …(and yours). #PeakBeyondPeak just has #Hogg #EttrickShepherd still fresh in my mind. https://taprootpressuk.co.uk/2022/01/14/peak-beyond-peak-unpublished-scottish-journeys-of-isobel-wylie-hutchison/
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Show threadDr Valentina Bold FSA (Scot)Nov 22, 2022
@greenaspen @Hazey delighted to hear it! look forward to meeting you there, with best wishes
Show threadHazel Buchan CameronNov 22, 2022
@greenaspen @Val_Bold ah great! Look forward to hearing more.