Burns Hootenanny!
Alastair Sim recites the poetry of Robert Burns as award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel performs Scottish folk music and other musical masterpieces inspired by the beauty of Scotland.
About Burns Hootenanny!
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10th August 2024 16th August 2024 21st August 2024 plus 1 more date(s), see below for more info |
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| 7pm - 8pm | |
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St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh St Vincent Street at the junction with St Stephen Street and Circus Lane, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 6SW |
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| £9.50 - £29.50 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
Tonight, acclaimed storyteller and novelist Alastair Sim recites the poetry of Scotland's greatest bard Robert Burns as award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel performs Scottish folk music and other musical masterpieces inspired by the beauty of Scotland – by candlelight.
Featuring a special musical performance of his iconic Tam O'Shanter and a sing-along performance of his world-famous Auld Lang Syne.
'Matthew Shiel shone' (4**** - ThisWeekCulture.com).
'A wonderful new Scottish crime fiction voice' (Laura Marney).
Additional Dates: 16 August 2024, 21 August 2024, 23 August 2024
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