A Toast Fae the Lassies

A new musical play exploring Robert Burns' life through the three women who knew him, staged for Burns Night 2027.

A musical play written and directed by John Binnie, with musical arrangements by Alyson Orr, set on 25 January 1797 in a Dumfries graveyard. Agnes Broun, mother of Robert Burns, meets the poet's widow Jean Armour, while Clarinda, his muse, watches from the shadows; through Burns' songs each woman recounts her story. The piece explores the poet's life through the three women who knew him best, featuring songs such as My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose, Ae Fond Kiss and Auld Lang Syne. Running time is one hour with no interval, recommended for ages 12 and over.