A new musical about the Scottish ceilidh tradition, brought to Eastbourne from London's West End and performed in the round.
Ceilidh the Musical comes to the Winter Garden from Tuesday 24 to Sunday 29 November, with opening night at 7:30pm. It's a brand-new show built around one of Scotland's oldest and most beloved traditions: the ceilidh, a gathering of songs, stories and dances led by a lively caller. The production comes to Eastbourne direct from London's West End, fresh from a sell-out season in America, and blends that traditional ceilidh spirit with contemporary musical theatre.
At its heart is a moving family story about love and legacy, and why tonight's ceilidh matters. The show was created by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie of Noisemaker, and directed and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton. It's performed in a specially designed in-the-round setting, so the audience sits around the performance area on all sides rather than facing a raised stage. General admission is unreserved on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you want a particular spot, it's worth getting there a bit early.
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On the practical side, the venue has dedicated wheelchair spaces, and carer and essential companion tickets are booked directly through the box office. There are refreshments and a bar on site, and the space is hearing-assistance and assistance-dog friendly. Tickets start from £34, and the run goes from Tuesday 24 to Sunday 29 November, with the opening night at 7:30pm.
