THERE'S still a chance to grab some tickets for a special Burns performance at Irvine's Harbour Arts Centre later this week.
The much-anticipated Badly Behaved Poets’ Society will take place on Friday, January 30 from 7.30pm and offers an alternative way to celebrate Robert Burns.
Promising a sharp, witty performance, the show will explore the human side of two literary icons – Robert Burns and his Italian counterpart, Giovanni Pascoli. It is suitable for ages 12 and above.
Written and performed by Lorenzo Novani as Robert Burns alongside Mark Coleman as Italian poet Giovanni Pascoli, the stage is set in an alternate world where the souls of the recently deceased poets meet each other before passing on to their final destinations.
Produced by Lorenzo Novani and co-writer Hilda De Felice, the play is a celebration of Robert Burns’ works paralleled with a comedic exploration of the poet’s darker sides.
Italian playwright and actor Lorenzo is excited to be back at HAC.
He said: “I've previously brought two one-man shows to the Harbour Arts Centre: Loving the Enemy (a WW2 love story) and Cracked Tiles (a tragicomedy set in a chip shop).
“The Badly-Behaved Poets' Society is a two-hander. It features Robert Burns, a source of national fascination, and an Italian poet who was very important in the area my family originated from, and in many ways, a polar opposite of Burns.
"I'm really excited to share it with the audience at the HAC who are always so open-minded and engaged by new theatre.
“There’s such a sensitivity and humanity in the work of Robert Burns, and it is so layered. We celebrate his work in the performance, and the audience will hear segments of his poetry but the true force behind our new play is our discoveries about his character.
"I believe Burns was someone who wrestled with self-doubt and his sense of worth and I hope this is something that will resonate with the audience.”
Tickets are £15 per person and £12.50 concession (subject to booking fee) and can be booked directly online now via the Harbour Arts Centre website: Events – The HAC
Councillor Alan Hill, cabinet member for communities, housing and islands, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming ‘The Badly-Behaved Poets’ Society’ to North Ayrshire’s flagship arts and culture venue.
“This is a brilliant opportunity to experience a special performance that combines poetry and comedy to explore the fascinating works of Robert Burns and his lesser-known Italian counterpart. Book your tickets now to extend your Burns celebrations this January.”
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