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This is the Traverse Fifty. Fifty writers who have been chosen to be on attachment to the Traverse in celebration of our 50 years.
Since last autumn, writers all over the world have been coming up with plays for our city. The authors of the 50 most thrilling pieces have been selected to form our Traverse Fifty. And tonight is your chance to see first-hand this fizzing new talent.
It will be an explosive night of vibrant, surprising and charming readings, directed by Orla O'Loughlin and Hamish Pirie.
Special guests Kieran Hurley and Zinnie Harris will also have their Plays for Edinburgh presented.
Traverse theatre celebrates 50 years with new plays
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh from Friday January 25, 2013, until Saturday January 26, 2013. More info: www.traverse.co.uk