Make Someone's Day: Letter Writing Concert

Make someone's day by sending a handwritten letter. Edinburgh's first Letter-Writing Concert is the perfect time to slow down and write that letter you've been meaning to send. Local writer Elizabeth Gaglio will provide the tips and supplies, and local pianist Nick Lauener will play relaxing, introspective music while you write. Materials and a stamped envelope are included in the ticket price, so you will go home with a letter ready to send. All are welcome, come solo or bring a friend. Letter-Writing + Live Music at The Pianodrome's Make It Yourself Festival.

Materials and a stamped envelope are included in the ticket price. All are welcome, come solo or bring a friend.

About Elizabeth Gaglio:

Elizabeth is a writer based in Edinburgh. Her work has been featured by Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature at The National Library of Scotland's Family Story Sessions. She began hosting letter-writing workshops as a friendly entry point to everyday writing, creativity, and community connection. elizlit.com

About Nick Lauener:

Nick Lauener is a pianist and composer writing solo piano music that combines the Classical with the Scottish Tradition.

At the heart of all his music making is Nick’s love for the piano, a love which lead him to study and be classically trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. His musical education began however with lessons from a local fiddle player, and his heart has always been drawn to the soulful tunes of this Scottish heritage.

His compositions are an individual and mesmerising fusion of the lush harmonies and contrapuntal technique of classical piano music, and the earthy, heartfelt melodies of Scottish folk music. Nick’s music aims to transport audiences through landscape and memory, evoking the spirit of ancient ballads and the energy of lively ceilidh dances.

‘Make it Yourself’ is a 5 day celebration of do-it-yourself culture and local community, running during the October half term (October 14th - 18th). 

This hyper-local festival hosts a rich offering of curated events, workshops, music, and art exhibitions, fully utilising the potential of our community space - Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub - and celebrating our core ethos of upcycling and creativity through innovation, inspiration and working together.

For more info and full listings head to pianodrome.org/make-it-yourself

Pianodrome Bruntsfield is at The St.Oswald's Center at 41 Montpelier Park, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh EH10 4NB, just parallel to Bruntsfield Place and next to Bruntsfield Primary School.

The Pianodrome is based in a 130 year old ex church building, and currently the space is unheated, so please remember to wrap up warm.

Concessions

We do not check your right to a concession or name your price ticket. If you feel you can afford the full price please select this ticket. However, concessions prices are there to help anybody attend the show - if you need a lower cost ticket you are in the best position to determine that. No questions asked.

Accessibility

There is ramped access to the main hall of the Pianodrome. We have an accessible toilet and space for wheelchairs. Most of our performances are relaxed performances. If you have any access requirements please feel free to email us at boxoffice@pianodrome.org.

Non-human visitors

Pets are welcome if they are well behaved.