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The Art of Not Letting Go is a comedy poetry show performed by Richard Thomson, a man deep into his fifth decade, taking in everything from his first kiss to his first child, to the inexplicable meanders that led him to roam the aisles of Lidl seeking salvation. There are poems about lost chances, lost love and lost partners (in IKEA). Described by Spork Spoken Word as 'Fabulously uplifting, warm, joyous and very funny', Richard is a multiple poetry slam champion who has headlined poetry events across the south west of England.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Art of Not Letting Go is by Richard Thomson / Free Festival, listed under Spoken Word in the Fringe programme. It plays at Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey (Drummond Street), 14 Drummond Street, EH8 9TU, 24 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Entry is free. Content warnings: Strong language.