Burns Night Hootenanny!

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Music (folk, storytelling)

  • Venue 197
    St Vincent's - St Vincent's
  • 19:00
  • Aug 23
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 8+
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: Candle Concerts
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Venue lit by candlelight
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

A hootenanny is Highland Scots for a party or get-together – a Scottish folk music party with poetry, music and song. 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' (ThisWeekCulture.com). 'A wonderful new Scottish crime fiction voice' (Laura Marney).

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: There are 2 temporary ramps over 5 stone steps.

    • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

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