Following the Wednesday 2nd Sept performance of Deiseil: Dancing in Time in Dalry, director Gerry Mulgrew and performers Alison Carlyle and Amy Geddes will hold a discussion about the themes of the show. They'll be joined by musicians David Francis and Emily Smith to explore how loss and resurgence of traditions can shape our society, and how the story of stepdance and its music reflects wider questions of identity, community and belonging.
Thursday 3rd September.
At The CatStrand.
Tickets available via the CatStrand.
£10/£8/ £4U26
Gerry Mulgrew is a multiple award winning director and co-founder of Communicado Theatre Company. Gerry co-created Deiseil with Amy and Alison as well as directing the show.
David Francis
David Francis is a songwriter, lyricist, storyteller, guitarist, and dance-caller. He recently retired as Director of Scotland’s network of traditional music organisations, the Traditional Music Forum.
For over a decade, multi award winning singer Emily Smith has entertained audiences all over the world with her blend of traditional and original songs. She also plays accordion and piano. Emily is also Dumfries and Galloway Council's Gaelic Development Officer, promoting the language through community outreach and interactive events like Gaelic Bookbug sessions.