Incontro di formazione ALMA Edizioni a Edimburgo per insegnanti di italiano LS
ALMA Edizioni e l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Edimburgo hanno il piacere di invitare insegnanti di italiano LS all’incontro di formazione Un PLUS per la didattica: insegnare l’italiano a stranieri tra esperienza e innovazione che si terrà venerdì 20 giugno presso l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura (Italy House, 20-22 East London Street, Edimburgo EH7 4BQ). PROGRAMMA 13:45 […]
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Chiara Valerio on The Little I Knew
Please note, this event is now taking place in Pilrig St Paul’s / LARCH on Leith Walk. Italian author Chiara Valerio will join us and Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh at Pilrig St Paul’s / LARCH on Leith Walk on Thursday, 19 June at 7.30pm to celebrate the English language publication of The Little […]
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ITALIA DANZA 2025 | MicroDanze a Edimburgo
In occasione del trasferimento nella nuova sede, l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Edimburgo presenta il progetto Italia Danza, che andrà in scena nei nuovi spazi dell’Istituto il 12 giugno alle ore 18.00 e alle ore 19.00. Italia Danza è un progetto del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale e del CCN/Aterballetto. Realizzato attraverso […]
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The Darkest Winter by Carlo Lucarelli
Pitch-black, bestselling Italian noir, set in wartime Bologna. The brilliant Comandante De Luca investigates three brutal murders, struggling with corruption and chaos – with the threat of S.S. vengeance, and the lives of ten Italian hostages on the line… Acclaimed Italian crime writer Carlo Lucarelli will present his historical thriller The Darkest Winter (Open Borders […]
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Translating Alasdair Gray: Prof Enrico Terrinoni in conversation with Dr Rodge Glass
We are delighted to announce a forthcoming event ‘Translating Alasdair Gray’ an in-conversation with Professor Enrico Terrinoni (translator of Gray’s work in Italian) and Dr. Rodge Glass (Gray’s biographer) on Friday, 23rd May at 12:00 pm at The Alasdair Gray Archive in Glasgow (The Whisky Bond, 2 Dawson Rd, Glasgow, G4 9SS). Enrico Terrinoni is […]
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Sciascia Today – Sciascia Oggi
Leonardo Sciascia (1921-89) was one of Italy’s greatest 20th century writers. A native of Sicily, he was novelist, playwright, essayist and deviser of a quasi-historical genre which allowed him to investigate events from earlier ages. He was also journalist, polemicist, politician and forthright anti-mafia activist. The conference Sciascia Today will re-examine his life and work. […]
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Cellectronica: a night of classical cello with a modern twist by Flavia Massimo
We are thrilled to announce that cellist and sound artist Flavia Massimo will perform at the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh on Thursday, 8th May at 6:00 pm as part of her UK and Ireland tour. Flavia Massimo is a contemporary cellist, sound designer and event curator, specialising in both classical and electronic music. […]
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Mistero Buffo by Dario Fo & Franca Rame | A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A pulsating and anarchic storytelling rollercoaster that questions history, mocks the elite and speaks truth to power. A penniless travelling performer bursts into the theatre, pursued by the authorities. Whilst the threat of arrest remains close, he can’t help but hijack the stage and tell folk tales lampooning the elite…and maybe earn a quid or […]
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LETIZIA BATTAGLIA. Chronicle, Life, Love.
The exhibition LETIZIA BATTAGLIA. Chronicle, Life, Love. has been extended until 20th June 2025 at the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh. Open on Monday & Wednesday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visits by appointment only (please email eventi.iicedimburgo@esteri.it to book). On arrival, you will be required to show a proof of ID (passport, […]
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Sicily, a Grand Detour
Sicily, a Grand Detour On the occasion of the release of his new book The Godfather’s Sicilian School: Mafia, Opera & the Origins of Italian Poetry (Troubador 2025) on Tuesday, 15th April 2025 at 5:30 pm Professor Davide Messina (University of Edinburgh) will give a short talk with slides and songs. The talk will be […]
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