Eleanor Morton on Making Art When the World Feels Anti-Art

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Ahead of her return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, comedian, author and self-described “Scotland’s most anxious woman” Eleanor Morton joins the first episode of Spiralling to tackle a big question: how do we keep making art when the world seems increasingly anti-art? We discuss childhood anxiety, AI (a lot!), comedy funding, universal basic income, the Scottish comedy scene and the Fringe. Plus, a mystery caller joins us live on air to share an unusual gripe about his colleague.

Catch Eleanor at the Fringe this August with her new show, 'The Mermaid': https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/eleanor-morton-the-mermaid

Zara will be doing one night only at the Fringe on 12 August, tickets here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/zara-gladman-is-aileen-cameron-s-gap-year-fundraiser

Spiralling: Coming Soon

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:31:02 GMT

Spiralling is a new podcast coming this summer.

Every week, comedian Zara Gladman sits down with a guest to discuss a problem, insecurity or festering little brain worm they can’t get out of their head.

From social media addiction to mortality, dating, pervert glasses and everything in between, there's a lot to unpack.

Together, we'll brainstorm solutions and hopefully... stop spiralling!

Featuring special guests from the worlds of comedy, film, TV, music and beyond.

Spiralling with Zara Gladman

Eleanor Morton on Making Art When the World Feels Anti-Art

Spiralling: Coming Soon