Burke and Hare: Body Snatchers, Serial Killers, Ulstermen

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 11:25 am to 12:15 pm UTC+01:00

Greenside Venue | Edinburgh

Alternative Ulstours
Publisher/HostAlternative Ulstours
Burke and Hare: Body Snatchers, Serial Killers, Ulstermen
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Everyone knows William Burke and William Hare. The world's most notorious grave robbers – who never robbed a grave. Sinister serial killers, decades before Jack the Ripper. Iconic characters in Scotland's great story – yet Irish born and bred. Belfast horror and true crime tour guide Andrew Johnston of Alternative Ulstours reclaims the two Willies for the north of Ireland in this informative and entertaining retelling of the bloody bonkers tale of history's most misunderstood murderers. Come back to late 1820s Edinburgh, when no body was safe from Burke and Hare!
Warnings
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
Age Suitability
12+ (Guideline)
Accessibility and enhanced performances
Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, Audio Enhancement System
Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
May not apply to all performances. Additional information about accessible performances, and space accessibility, can be found on the Dates and Venue tabs on this page. Further accessibility information can also be found on our Accessibility page.
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Pickle Studio at Greenside @ Riddles Court
Set just up from the Royal Mile and over the years some familiar faces such as Dame Maggie Smith and Stephen Fry have graced the stages in this venue make it a wee bit special. With four spaces, a bar and beautiful courtyard seating, Greenside @ Riddles Court is the perfect addition to our Green family.
Space accessibility
Wheelchair access type:Level Access
Stairs: None
Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Age restrictions
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