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

Brian Bilston, the poet known as "The Poet Laureate of Twitter," brings his sharp wit and wordplay to Stirling for an evening of poetry and humour. Attendees can expect a mix of his signature short, pithy poems and readings from his latest collection, *How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside*, an alternative guide to writing and enjoying poetry.

Bilston's work has drawn comparisons to Dorothy Parker and Ogden Nash, and his social media following of up to 400,000 has made him a cult figure in modern poetry. The show offers a rare chance to see the man behind the pseudonym—who often hides his face behind a book in publicity photos—perform live in an intimate setting.

Bilston's ability to find the extraordinary in the everyday is on full display, with poems that blend humour with heart. His latest collection, published in 2026, serves as the centrepiece of the evening.