The Not So Serious Burns Unit
The Not So Serious Burns Unit is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Ukrainian Community Centre. It has 2 performances listed, running from Fri 21 Aug, 19:30 to Sat 22 Aug, 19:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
An alternative take on Scotland's national bard, Hamish and Liza present bittersweet, comedic and satirical songs – from the pen of, and influenced by, Robert Burns with spoken word poetry along the way. Performing together for many years, songwriter and Scottish slam poetry champion, Hamish, was Scots Scriever at the National Library of Scotland and first Robert Burns Writing Fellow. Liza is a songwriter, musician – and co-creator, performer, producer of five-star touring show Metagama: An Atlantic Odyssey, writer and performer for Edge of the World Cabaret, and collaborates with artists on cross-artform projects.
Details
- Venue: Ukrainian Community Centre
- Space: Main Room
- Genre: MUSIC, Acoustic, Folk
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (Main Room) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 2, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: direct run in from pavement via ramp over 4 steps Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp, Level Access 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.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 21 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £12.00