Dancing In Time / Deiseil
September 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
£10 – £15A powerful exploration of how stepdance, Scotland’s percussive dance, was lost to us… and how its revival, drawn from Cape Breton Nova Scotia, became woven into lifelong friendship. A compelling journey across centres of tradition told through fiddle, feet, Gaelic song and story, in an immersive performance which draws you into the heart of a rich heritage.
Deiseil means “ready” in Scottish Gaelic: be ready for a mesmerising reflection on how issues of culture, identity and connection still resonate through society today. Groundbreaking new work from award-winning director Gerry Mulgrew (six Fringe Firsts), dancer Alison Carlyle and musician Amy Geddes.
The show received standing ovations at sold out performances at Edinburgh Fringe ’25 and Celtic Connections ’26.
“Joyous and educational – such an untold Scottish story. This deserves a wider audience!” – Audience Member
“The most joyful show… tells an important story with the lightest of touches and doesn’t put a foot wrong.” – The Scotsman *****
