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CEILIDH will have its world premiere this summer at the M&T Bank Exchange in Baltimore. For more information check out the shows website www.ceilidhmusical.com
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A ceilidh (pronounced “kay-lee” for any non-Scots :) is a traditional Scottish gathering where folk come together to share in music, stories and dancing. Ceilidh dances have been handed down for generations and are a shared cultural language throughout Scotland, and in many other parts of the world.
In 2018, Noisemaker were invited on to the Grove-Whitman Commissioning Program in NYC. Run by Tony-award winning producers Beth Williams (WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, ANGELS IN AMERICA) and Barbara Whitman (A STRANGE LOOP, FUN HOME) the program allowed us to create, pitch and develop an idea for a new piece. And ours was CEILIDH!
CEILIDH invites audiences to join the party and spin the night away wrapped in one of Scotland’s oldest traditions. Led by a caller and traditional folk band, CEILIDH leads us through the steps and stories of Scotland; accompanied with a dram or two along the way! As the evening unfolds, the story of one family, linked by love and duty to tradition, plays out through the dances. The impact of a single moment - the decision to get up and join the dance - is celebrated through their lives, and leads to reveal the reason we’re gathered together tonight.
In 2021, Barbara and Beth decided to come on board as Lead Producers and take the show to production. Shortly after, Tony-award winning director, Sam Pinkleton (OH MARY; HERE WE ARE; NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET), Musical Supervisor, Kris Kukul (BEETLEJUICE; HEAD OVER HEELS) and the legendary Alan Cumming joined our team.
CEILIDH had its first public performances in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2024 at the renowned Cottiers. However this year marks it’s world premiere at the M&T Bank Exchange at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore! Performances begin 6th September and run to 13th October. Links for tickets here.
To hear some demos from the show check out our music page here.