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!
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).
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