Edinburgh's sci-fi con is back with an in-person event this year, with the exciting event for all ages taking place on July 23-24 at the former Corn Exchange, renamed the 02 Academy.
This year's event has a whole host of exciting guests lined up, including Richard Blake, who famously played the Night King in Game of Thrones as well as co-star Clive Russell who played the cheery Brynden Tully as well as big Innes in Still Game.
Actress Lysette Anthony, who has starred in a whole host of TV drama's and films, will also be appearing at the event, plus many more familiar faces. With Covid restrictions easing, guests can enjoy and captivate the enhanced event for the first time in years in a spacious surrounding, with props, costumes and stalls all available for families to enjoy in the fun.
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Posting the announcement on Facebook, Children's Hospices Across Scotland said: "Just a week and a half until Capital sci fi con is back in person on 23-24 July at the Edinburgh 02 Academy!
"Guests include Clive Russell of Game of Thrones and Still Game, the Night King himself, Richard Brake, and Lysette Anthony, plus many more. Expect all the props, sets, costumes, cosplay, clubs, stalls, and face paints on the day, so come down for the all-family fun!
"Get your tickets here, in support of children and families."
The non-profit convention donates all proceeds to their chosen charity, Children's Hospices Across Scotland, raising a phenomenal £315,000 to date. On Saturday, July 23, the event will run between 10am and 6pm, closing an hour earlier on Sunday, July 24.
Opportunities for photographs, autographs and video messages with certain celebrities will take place throughout the event. Other big names heading to the 02 Academy include English actor Leigh Gill, who also appeared in Game of Thrones, Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them, One Eyed Dwarf in The Witcher and many more.
Paul Blake, who played Greedo in Star Wars will also be making an appearance, as will Roger Ashton-Griffiths, known for playing brown-nosing Mace Tyrell in Game of Thrones. Harry Potter's first quidditch coach Oliver Wood, aka Scottish actor Sean Biggerstaff will also be attending.
All of the attendees for the event can also be found on the website, as well as prices for special requests and ticket information.
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