Burns Night, the annual celebration of Robert Burns’ life and poetry, is almost upon us. Although traditionally celebrated in Scotland, more and more events are taking place across the whole of the UK. For those of you in London this month, we’ve come up with a few ideas for enjoying an alternative evening out, with a Scottish theme…
Outlying Islands at The King’s Head Theatre
Take in a suitably Scottish play
When: On until 2nd February 2019
Where: The King’s Head Theatre, 115 Upper Street, London N1 1QN
£: Tickets cost £10 – £25
What is it?
The award-winning Atticist return to the King’s Head Theatre with a revival of Scottish playwright David Greig’s Outlying Islands. Directed by Jessica Lazar, Outlying Islands demonstrates the lyricism and humanity that has made Greig one of the UK’s leading dramatists. Transporting us to a world where the line between reality and fantasy is blurred, Greig’s funny, poetic and moving play bravely explores a society on the edge of immense change.
More info: www.kingsheadtheatre.com
Dance the night away with the Ceilidh Club
When: 25th & 26th January, 1st & 2nd February 2019
Where: Hammersmith Town Hall, King Street, London W6 9JU
£: Tickets cost £25 – £37.50 (tickets are selling out fast)
What is it?
Celebrate Burns Night with the Ceilidh Club as they host an evening of eating, drinking, dancing, piping and poetry at Hammersmith Town Hall. There’ll be three hours of dancing, with a break for the ‘address to the Haggis’ and a neeps and tatties style buffet. A chance to stick on some tartan and learn a few dance steps!
More info: ceilidhclub.com
Enjoy a silent shindig
Head to London’s first Silent Ceilidh Shindig
When: 25th January 2019
Where: Mac & Wild, 9A Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YN
£: Tickets from £25
What is it?
Guests are invited to reel the night away on Mac & Wild’s Terrace at Devonshire Square, while tucking into traditional haggis, neeps and tatties and enjoying Glenfiddich high balls throughout the night. As the ceilidh draws to a close, guests can head downstairs to Mac & Wild’s Whisky Bar for a rip-roaring reel.
More info: www.macandwild.com/burns
Drink whisky at Mr Fogg’s Annual Burns Night Celebration
When: 25th January 2019
Where: Mr Foggs Residence, 15 Bruton Lane, London W1J 6JD
£: RSVP via the website
What is it?
Get kilted up this Burns Night as Phileas and his household staff host a traditional Scottish soiree on Bruton Lane, where guests will be welcomed by the sounds of bagpipers, poetry recitals and a live ceilidh band. Guests can toast the poet with Glenfiddich libations throughout the night.
More info: www.mr-foggs.com/whats-on
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