Alan Cumming: Unpacking a Life - Edinburgh International Book Festival 2022

The Open University in Scotland is proud to sponsor Alan Cumming: Unpacking a Life at the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2022.

One of Scotland’s favourite entertainers, LGBTQ+ rights campaigner and OU honorary graduate Alan Cumming proved his command of the written word was just as strong as his command of the stage in 2014, when he became a New York Times bestselling author.

Cumming's most recent book, Baggage, takes us through his acting career, from the stages of Aberfeldy to the screens of Hollywood. Join him for a thoroughly entertaining hour.

Tickets available via the Edinburgh Book Festival website. (Please note that is event is now sold out, however some tickets may be available closer to the event date). Available live, then on-demand after the event. Pay what you can to watch online.

There's a wide range of free online learning to explore on the OU’s site OpenLearn, including an LGBTQ+ Hub, and the short course Writing what you know.

The OU also offers creative writing courses and qualifications, such as the modules Creative Writing and Advanced Creative Writing, a BA (Honours) English Literature and Creative Writing, and an MA in Creative Writing.