Find yourself a hand to hold…
CEILIDH recently had its North American premiere this summer at the M&T Bank Exchange in Baltimore. For more information about the run, and for where the show is going next, check out the shows website www.ceilidhmusical.com
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CEILIDH invites you step into one of Scotland’s oldest and most beloved traditions - a gathering to share in some songs, some stories and, most importantly, some dancing!
Led by a lively caller and stomping folk band, CEILIDH sweeps you up in a whirlwind of music and memories - all while sharing a dram or two along the way. But as the reels build, and partners spin the night away, a story begins to unfold around you: a story about a family. One of love, legacy, and why this ceilidh matters more than most.
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, GOOD NIGHT OSCAR) 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!
Beth and Barbara decided to come on board as Lead Producers and, shortly after, Tony-winner, Sam Pinkleton (OH MARY!) joined as our director, alongside Kris Kukul (BEETLEJUICE) as Musical Supervisor, and all round legendary Scotsman Alan Cumming as Co-Producer.
CEILIDH had its first public performances in Scotland in 2024 at the beloved Glasgow venue; Cottiers, which then led to the shows North American premiere at the M&T Bank Exchange in Baltimore!
To keep up with where CEILIDH is heading next, check out the show website at www.ceilidhmusical.com and for some demos from the show check out our music page here.
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CEILIDH Press
“Part musical fable and part social dance, Ceilidh is about the connections we forge with one another, be they over one fleeting moment or across an entire lifetime…. and it’s pure dead brilliant!”
DC Theater Arts ★★★★★
https://dctheaterarts.org/2025/09/14/part-musical-fable-and-part-social-dance-ceilidh-welcomes-all/
“Ceilidh is an evocative experience that transcends all sorts of barriers and borders and is for everyone, Scottish or not, and must be seen, experienced, and heard to be fully appreciated, understood, and believed.”
Theatre Bloom ★★★★★
“Now, in a time when we have never been more divided amongst ourselves… Gilmour & McKenzie create a stunning, welcoming space where a room full of strangers can come together to embrace, learn, and dance without a care… You won’t believe how good it feels and how much you need it.”
Mark on the Arts ★★★★★
https://markonthearts.com/ceilidh-at-the-mt-bank-exchange-at-the-hippodrome/
“It’s joyous, emotionally unexpected, and deeply human. If you go, expect tons of laughter, maybe a tear or two, and absolutely expect to get on your feet”
Rogers Revue ★★★★★
https://therogersrevue.com/ceilidh-transforms-the-mt-bank-exchange/
“Ceilidh welcomes everyone, no matter your race, gender, sexual identity or political affiliation. For two-and-a-half hours, you are part of a community, and it is such an uplifting experience”
Hotchka ★★★★★
https://hotchka.com/ceilidh-review-baltimore-mt-bank-exchange