She Burns

Cabaret and Variety (comedy, music)

  • Accessibility:
    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 are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Four fierce women, Scotland's own local witches, weave a spellbinding tale of Robert Burns like never before. Join us for comedy, poetry, music and old untold stories as we summon the essence of Scotland's National Bard. Experience an hour of empowerment and enlightenment filled with laughter, rebellion and the irresistible allure of the unknown. Expect to be moved and tickled by this wonderful piece of new writing complete with modern versions of Burns classics such as Ae Fond Kiss, Auld Lang Syne and many more! Come join our coven as we summon oor Rabbie.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: We have four main lifts. Two are larger than the others and the dimensions are: Lift 1 - clear door opening widths of 130 cm, and car dimensions 240 cm depth x 140 cm width x 220 cm height Lift 2 - clear door opening width of 130 cm, and car dimensions 240 cm depth x 140 cm width x 220 cm height Lift 3 - clear door opening width of 90 cm, and car dimensions 210 cm depth x 110 cm width x 220 cm height Lift 4 - (Private Client) - clear door opening width of 90 cm, and car dimensions 140 cm depth x 110 cm width x 220 cm height Where we have platform style lifts these are 102 cm width x 166 cm depth. The step lifts moving between floor levels are 109 cm width x 145 cm depth cm. These lifts can carry up to 375Kg. Route into space through main foyer (hope street) to fourth floor via lift or staircase
  • Wheelchair access type: Level Access, Lift (Building Lift)

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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

Sally Wilkinson 41 days ago

This show was brilliant from the beginning to the end. Each cast member gave a truly professional performance which was highly entertaining and really educational. The audience were riveted to their seats as the story unfolded.The strength of the acting and the beauty of each voice exported everyone to a time which has been forgotten. I would highly recommend this show to everyone. Hopefully She Burns will be performed on a much larger scale and grow from strength to strength as it certainly has the attributes to do so. Hats offfffff girls you smashed it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

jane catley 42 days ago

It was an honor to witness this masterpiece of a show. Beautifully written with such a fresh perspective on burns and a perfect balance of humour and story telling. The song arrangements were performed beautifully and the girls voices could move you to tears. This would fit perfectly on the new year television celebrations. I have been twice and would absolutely go again. Please do more I absolutely loved it as did my daughter and parents

Julie Lynas 43 days ago

She Burns was absolutely fabulous! A wonderful insight into the life of Robert Burns and the women in his life! It was comical, musical and emotional. I have never before, been reduced to tears by a Fringe performance. Performed by 4 women/witches with such an abundance of talent! The best show I have seen this year!

Hilary Riddell 44 days ago

Absolutely brilliant show following Rabbie’s life and loves beautifully written and performed by four witches. An hour well spent with great narration and superb singing. Well done girls….. don’t let this be the end!

Kelly Curran 44 days ago

OMG this was an amazingly beautiful show, very cleverly written, performed brilliantly, story telling, music, performance, connection, comedy and emotion - if you get a chance to see this performance, you must go to see it.

Jessica Daly 45 days ago

What an absolutely gorgeous show filled to the brim with humour, music, poetry and Scottish history! Performed phenomenally by 4 wonderful witches who were masterfully able to put the entire audience under their spell. If you only have the chance to see one show this fringe make sure it’s this one, you will not be disappointed! ⭐️

Linda Scott 51 days ago

What a great show scary, very funny and full of burns songs and poetry performed in a different way. The four girls are very talented and their voices blend beautifully together. You must see this show before it ends.

Niamh Kinane 51 days ago

What a beautiful show! A masterclass in Scottish storytelling and music. The performances are impeccable, the music enchanting and the whole experience not to be missed! I’ll be back!

Christine Alexander 51 days ago

Very happy to be spellbound by these beautiful witches of North, South, East and West. The story telling was so well written and interwoven with songs that I've heard before but arranged in a new way to sound enchanting! The whole experience with the lighting, staging and sound was just perfect. Only 2 more shows? I hope not!!!

Mary McCall 52 days ago

Being a lassie from Ayrshire, I loved this show! Cleverly written with beautifully adapted songs. The singers were amazing and the harmonies so smooth.
It was great to hear more about the women who were important to Burns.

Pam Hepburn 52 days ago

A lovely show. Beautiful singing & engaging storytelling with lots of humour. Loved it!

Ian Alexander 52 days ago

Fantastic show! Incredibly well written and performed. Musical arrangement and vocal harmonies are outstanding!
A must see show.

Emily Fallon 53 days ago

Funny, fierce and full of feeling! An absolutely wonderful show, so well written and put together. Absolutely recommend!

Rhona Hughes 53 days ago

Wow!! What a fabulous show!
The story writing was incredible beautifully acted out with lots of humour and laughs! The singing was amazing! Beautiful voices individually, but when blended was a delight!
The musical arrangement was stunning!
A must see show in the prestigious Johnnie Walker building!

Lorraine McGrath 53 days ago

Simply fantastic show, really clever writing, production and delivery, skillfully bringing Burns poetry and music through the lens of the women in his life by wonderfully talented women. A must see for all Fringe goers

Sarah Dingwall 53 days ago

Wonderful, amazing, brilliant!
Beautiful show and so delicately told.
5 star show!!

Alison Smith 54 days ago

Four talented women weave a show providing Burn's history, poetry and songs with charm and wit. At times moved a bit too briskly if you weren’t familiar with the dialect but a well spent and uplifting hour.

Lindsay Ruddock 54 days ago

Interwoven between the wonderfully told story of Burns’ life and lovers, are his most emotionally provoking songs, which are beautifully arranged and delivered in such an ethereal manner to a captivated audience. These witches certainly had this audience under their spell. Well done!

Christopher Paton 56 days ago

Amazing wonderful show, brilliant story telling and wicked singing and hilarious too absolutely must see!


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All Edinburgh Theatre (5/5 stars) 47 days ago

An atmospheric and captivating hour

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