Tim Cowen is a writer and performer who lives in Wigtown in Dumfries and Galloway.  Banquet of the Beasts was his debut novel and came out in August 2021.

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A longstanding campaigner on environment and social justice, Tim's work explores both the power of nature and the nature of political power.  ​​

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Since Banquet of the Beasts was published, Tim has strengthened his connection to and affinity with the badger, so much so that he is often referred to as 'Badger Man'.

 

Tim is a member of Scottish Badger's National Advisory Group and also set up and co-ordinates the Galloway branch of Scottish Badgers.

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As well as fiction Tim writes poetry, tells stories and has dipped his paws into the world of stand up comedy. He is an active member of Wigtown's long established Unit 3 Poetry Group.

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'Badger Man'

A work in Progress
Tim is currently working on 'Badger Man', a performance/theatre piece that explores the connections between the persecution of badgers, and his own ancestor's history of fleeing persecution. 

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Artistic and Creative Practice: Highlights

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2025 Badger Tales

60 minute solo performance at Wigtown Spring Weekend, combining poetry, storytelling, nature writing, family history and song.

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2024 The World of the Badger

Led a creative writing workshop and walk at Wigtown Book Festival.

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2024 Flames Theatre

Performed at Cat Strand Theatre in a show that challenges preconceived ideas about how older people (aged 50+) think and what their aspirations are.

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2023 Unit 3 Poetry Group

Co-ordinated Unity 3 Poetry Group, 25th Anniversary event at Wigtown Book Festival.

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2021 Banquet of the Beasts

Launched in Wigtown in August 2021. Took part in a ‘Paths to publication’ panel discussion at Wigtown Book Festival.

2016-2020

Writing and editing Banquet of the Beasts.

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2013 - 2015

Stand Up Comedy. Performances across Glasgow and Ayrshire.

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2012 - 2014

Wild Words. Co-tutored a nature based writing group in Glasgow.

2007 - 2013

Camcorder Guerillas.  Member of Documentary Film making collective.