Burns Banter – Your Bard

Burns Banter – Your Bard

Alastair R TurnbullSemi-professional company

60 minutesThe Live Room
Burns Banter – Your Bard! is a deep dive into the parts of Robert Burns life the scholars don't want you to know about. There are great stories about drinking clubs and competitions Robert was involved in and some of the rudest, funniest poems he ever wrote. Throw in a couple of drinking songs and a poem about a hangover and you are starting to understand what you can expect. Come along and have a drink and a laugh with Alastair Turnbull and Burns Banter – Your Bard!
Event Details

Monday 18 - Sunday 24 August 2025

All performances at 13:45

7 performances

60 minutes

1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

£2.50

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are tickets for Burns Banter – Your Bard?

Tickets for Burns Banter – Your Bard are £2.50. You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is Burns Banter – Your Bard being performed?

Burns Banter – Your Bard is being performed at The Live Room, located at 139 Cowgate. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is Burns Banter – Your Bard?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

How do I book tickets for Burns Banter – Your Bard?

You can book tickets for Burns Banter – Your Bard through the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe website. Click the "Buy tickets" button on this page to be directed to the booking system.

When is Burns Banter – Your Bard showing?

Burns Banter – Your Bard runs from 18 August 2025 to 18 August 2025. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is Burns Banter – Your Bard about?

Burns Banter – Your Bard is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Performance

Burns Banter – Your Bard is a spoken word performance at The Live Room during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

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Venue: The Live Room

The Live Room is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £2.5

Age Guidance: 16+

Content Warnings: None

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Burns Banter – Your Bard represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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