Immersive musical Ceilidh, directed by Oh, Mary!’s Sam Pinkleton, to have UK premiere

Pitlochry Festival Theatre will present the UK première of Ceilidh, created by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie of Noisemaker.

Directed and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, the production runs in the auditorium from 24 September to 17 October 2026.

The new musical invites audiences into one of Scotland’s long-standing traditions, combining music, storytelling and dance. Guided by a caller and live folk band, the event unfolds as a family story of love, legacy and connection during a night that carries particular significance for those involved.

Ceilidh is developed by Gilmour and McKenzie, whose previous collaborations include Oor Wullie and Scots, with Pinkleton, a Tony Award-winning creative, recently at the helm of the multi-award-winning Oh, Mary!.