Scotland’s Only Robert Burns Lookalike, Burns Supper Speaker, Historical Reenactor, Stage Performer & International Robert Burns Impersonator

Christopher Tait performs as Robert Burns, bringing Scotland’s national bard vividly to life. Widely recognised as Scotland’s only professional Robert Burns lookalike and speaker, Christopher appears in full authentic costume, recreating the presence and spirit of Burns himself. His performances are a natural fit for Burns Suppers, where tradition, poetry and storytelling sit at the heart of the evening. Guests experience the words and character of Burns delivered as if the poet had stepped straight from the eighteenth century into the room. The result is a lively, memorable performance that captures both the humour and the humanity of one of Scotland’s greatest cultural figures.

Christopher is a familiar and respected figure on the Burns Supper circuit in Scotland and internationally, with many organisations inviting him back year after year. In fact, he is the only Robert Burns reenactor performing regularly on the global Burns circuit. His repertoire includes many of Burns’ best loved works and traditional supper moments, including the famous Address to a Haggis, the Immortal Memory and the much loved poem To a Mouse. Each performance combines authenticity with warmth and wit, creating an atmosphere that feels both traditional and engaging for modern audiences.

Alongside these classic pieces, Christopher also performs Holy Willie’s Prayer in character as Willie Fisher, as well as a distinctive and dramatic version of Tam O’ Shanter. This particular performance is delivered with a specially produced musical and sound effects backing track, adding an extra layer of theatre and storytelling to Burns’ famous tale. Audiences often comment on how vividly the performance brings the poem to life. One recent Burns Supper in Edinburgh ended with guests standing to applaud after the final lines of Tam O’ Shanter, a moment that perfectly captured the energy Christopher brings to the stage.

Christopher’s work has also been widely featured on television and in the media. He has appeared with the BBC and STV, and in the United States on CBS’s flagship entertainment programme The Amazing Race. He has also been seen in a National Trust for Scotland television campaign. Regular clients include VisitScotland, the National Trust for Scotland and the Ulster Scots Agency in Belfast, alongside Scottish societies across the world, from Seattle and New York to Dubai, Singapore and Jakarta. Beyond Burns Suppers, Christopher also presents a 45 minute one man theatre show suitable for all ages, interactive performances for schools and universities, and a unique dinner with Robert Burns experience where the Bard himself entertains guests throughout the meal.

Why Hire Christopher Tait as Robert Burns?