New musical Ceilidh is set to arrive in London later this year with a limited run at Shoreditch Town Hall, ahead of a tour across the UK. The Scottish musical originally premiered as part of Alan Cumming’s inaugural season at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
Brand new musical Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is set to send London audiences reeling, as it announces a limited run at Shoreditch Town Hall from 22 October until 13 November 2026.
The production first opened as part of Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of the Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Cumming, an acclaimed stage and screen actor himself, called the show ‘an unadulterated night of joy, dancing, music and pure Highland magic!’
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Beloved Scottish traditions
Ceilidh invites audiences to experience one of Scotland’s oldest and most beloved traditions. The new musical is a gathering of songs, stories and dances led by a lively caller. The audience will be swept up in a whirlwind of music and memories from the moment they enter the venue.
As the music builds and the night takes hold, a story begins to unfold. A family story. One of love, legacy, and why the ceilidh matters more than most.
Ceilidh arrives in London following a sell-out run in Baltimore, and will head out on a tour following the London run.
An award-winning production team
Directed and choreographed by Tony-Award winning director Sam Pinkleton (Oh, Mary!, The Rocky Horror Show), the musical features an original book, music and lyrics by acclaimed Scottish duo Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie (Noisemaker). Together, Noisemaker have written, developed and produced over 20 new works as a partnership.
They said: ‘At its heart, a ceilidh is about gathering together, and leaving the world outside behind, to have a dance. Capturing one of Scotland’s proudest traditions, and watching its brilliant, chaotic energy play out on stage, has been a privilege to create with this extraordinary team. To watch this story make its way from Glasgow to North America, Pitlochry to Shoreditch, and now out across the UK, is a total thrill. We cannot wait for folk to step into CEILIDH and join in the dance!’
Plan your visit to Ceilidh
- Theatre: Shoreditch Town Hall
- Booking dates: Booking from 22 October–13 November 2026
- Performance schedule: Tuesday to Sunday evenings. Saturday and Sunday matinees
Shoreditch Town Hall, London
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