Summer Ceilidh Songs & Daal

“Cèilidh (/ˈKAY-lee’ Scottish Gaelic: [ˈkʲʰeːlɪ]) or céilí : a traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering. Social visit or party involving the vigorous dancing of jigs and/or sharing of song to lively music.”

Join us for a vivid colourful and masterfully silly gathering hosted by multi-disciplinary artist singer and ceilidh caller Kevin Campbell Davidson in the beautiful St Werburgh’s CC hall.

Much loved in his Monsieur Le Bon Bon incarnation Kevin is a generous space holder who weaves little anecdotes and hilarious social commentary around traditional ceilidh cues in a way that’s pretty much a joy to behold. We’ll dance play games learn some circle songs from various traditions and flop down to a fresh daal & rice dinner cooked up by CP’s in house chef Joey between the dances. If you’re new to folk/circle/ceilidh dancing you are especially welcome.

Within the tech-heavy landscape of our modern lives these old traditions can be so beautifully fun to remember and preserve - bringing us back to the simple joy of collective movement with our community. So we’ll get familiar with Gaelic & Irish group dances like the Swedish Masquerade and Heel & Toe Polka in bouncing swirling circles and lines to cèilidh folk music and live vocals. So fun and so Summer.

All welcome under 5’s come for free Child’s ticket available for 5-16 years olds. All tickets include a simple daal+rice dinner.

Timings:

4pm - arrivals games dancing

5.30pm - dinner

6.00pm - dancing & circle songs

7.00pm - close

Key info:

• Please note the daal will be vegan, dairy free - it may contain traces of nuts nightshades, soy etc. unfortunately we’re unable to cater for specific allergies
• There’ll be simple snacks & drinks available to buy (please bring cash!)

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