Published on 28 April 2011; updated on 26 January 2012

Liz Lochhead: Authors Live

Celebrate Burns with Liz Lochhead

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Liz Lochhead – full session

Liz Lochhead's celebration of Burns and poetry, with readings from Burns' work, as well as her own writing. Michael Rosen talks about writing being his best friend and performs his poem The Space. Michael Rosen tells the story about his dad's sayings and how his brother would mimic and exaggerate them, including 'the Noise!'

About Liz Lochhead

Liz Lochhead commands enormous respect from the literary community and is held in huge affection by all ages of Scots. In January 2011, this highly acclaimed poet, author, translator, playwright, stage performer and broadcaster was confirmed as the new Scots Makar. In accepting the honour Ms. Lochhead, said "that poetry - the reading of it, the writing of it, the saying it out loud, the learning of it off by heart - all of this matters deeply to ordinary Scottish people everywhere." With this event so close to Burns Night something very special should be anticipated.

Audio

Listen to Liz performing Address to a Haggis and Holy Willie's Prayer:

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You can hear Liz Lochhead reciting more Robert Burns poems, as well as other famous voices performing the complete works of Burns.

Partners

Authors Live is produced in association with the Scottish Book Trust, Creative Scotland and Glow. The Scottish Book Trust is the leading agency for the promotion of literature, reading and writing in Scotland and their Authors Live programme is funded by the National Lottery through the Creative Scotland's Inspiring Communities Fund. The Authors Live webcasts are also available through Glow - the world's first national intranet for education allowing joined-up working the length and breadth of Scotland.