From the creative minds of Scottish actor and author Alan Cumming and Olivier Award-winning choreographer Steven Hoggett comes Burn, a new creation that explores the poverty, struggle, and success of literary icon, Robert Burns. Co-produced by National Theatre of Scotland, Edinburgh International Festival, and The Joyce Theater, this one-man work of dance theater breathes life into Burns' personal letters. Set to music by Anna Meredith, Burn explores the complexities of Scotland’s National Bard, revealing a raw depiction of the poet’s inner life. 

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Funding Credits

Burn was commissioned, in part, with the support of The Joyce Theater Foundation’s Stephen and Cathy Weinroth Fund for New Work. Lead Sponsors: Virginia & Timothy Millhiser, and Madelyn & Steven Wils. Presenting Sponsors: Melina Fisher & the R. Britton Fisher and Family Gift for International Dance, and the Executive Director’s Fund at The Joyce Theater Foundation.  Creation support provided by Johanna Weber.