Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse InsideThu, Oct 22, 2026 · £19See Tickets

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Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside

Mackintosh Queen's CrossThu, Oct 22, 2026 · 09:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Culture & Art

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Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Mackintosh Queen's Cross. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.

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Brian Bilston, the poet known as "The Poet Laureate of Twitter," brings his sharp wit and playful verse to Glasgow for an evening of poetry and humour. Known for his short, pithy poems that have amassed hundreds of thousands of followers online, Bilston offers a live experience that blends literary insight with comedic timing.

Attendees can expect a mix of readings from his extensive catalogue, including works from collections like *You Took the Last Bus Home* and *Alexa, What Is There to Know About Love?*, as well as material from his latest book, *How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside*. The show promises the same clever wordplay and social commentary that have drawn comparisons to Dorothy Parker and Ogden Nash.

Bilston's performances are known for their relaxed, engaging atmosphere, often punctuated by his self-deprecating humour and the occasional surprise. His poem "Refugees" has been published as an illustrated book for children, and he has been shortlisted for the Costa Book Award for First Novel.

📍 Glasgow⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from £19

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Brian Bilston

Paul Millicheap, who writes as Brian Bilston, is a British poet and author.

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Mackintosh Queen's Cross

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