“We wanted to bring something a little bit different from an hour long dance performance and realised that a modern ceilidh would appeal to so many locals and tourists from around the world.”
WHO: Susan Elena
WHAT: “Gallus Stooshie is a modern Scottish dance troupe here to make ceilidhs cool again. Enjoy a sensational performance, then take part in the coolest ceilidh in town, all led by our gallus dancers. Expect fun, fancy footwork and floor-filling tunes in an interactive, family-friendly event you don’t want to miss! Gallus: bold, cheeky or flashy. Stooshie: a commotion or fuss. Gallus Stooshie: made in Scotland to make you dance!”
WHERE: Gilded Balloon Teviot – Debating Hall (Venue 117)
WHEN: 14:30 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
This is Gallus Stooshie’s first EdFringe experience but we have been attending the festival for many, many years as punters taking in the shows and soaking up the atmosphere. There’s nothing better than wandering around the meadows between shows and enjoying the hustle and bustle, especially when the sun is shining.
The huge variety of shows involved in the Fringe truly make it accessible for everyone and we believe that our Cool Ceilidh will go down a storm with families and anyone who loves to ‘wheech’ around a dance floor.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Just to go for it and make it happen! My husband, Mark from Gigging It Up, had his EdFringe debut last year with comedy shows at Boteco do Brazil and is back again for his second year. After hearing all about his Fringe experience, I knew it was time for us to get involved too and Gallus Stooshie just seemed like the perfect fit. We wanted to bring something a little bit different from an hour long dance performance and realised that a modern ceilidh would appeal to so many locals and tourists from around the world.
Tell us about your show.
Gallus Stooshie was originally formed way back in 2014 to promote the Glasgow International Comedy Festival in Dublin. After a long hiatus, the show’s director, Susan Elena, decided to extend the performance and add a ceilidh to get everyone up on their feet and dancing along.
The whole idea is to bring ceilidhs into the 21st century with modern music that different generations will enjoy, and a show-stopping performance that includes traditional Highland dancing with a twist of Jazz and Urban dance.
We’ll be performing at the World Cycling Championships’ Go Live! festival in Glasgow just a few days before our EdFringe debut with the Gilded Balloon.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
We’re very excited about Adele Birkmyre’s show Happy Pants and Men In Quilts, both happening in Boteco do Brazil with Gigging It Up.
Adele Birkmyre is a fantastic comedian who can even make Tena pants funny while the guys behind Men in Quilts, Ronnie Black, Kenny Sinclair & Graham Stewart, were once hot-bodied men in kilts but are now revelling as warm-bodied men in quilts.
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