Cast announced for World Premiere of DANCING SHOES

The Traverse Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of their upcoming production, Dancing Shoes by Stephen Christopher and Graeme Smith.

Stephen Docherty will be stepping back into the titular dancing shoes as Donny. Craig McLean returns as the social media influencer wannabe, Jay. The two are joined by Lee Harris as Craig, the loveable realist.

A vibrant and heartfelt comedy-drama about friendship, fame and finding your rhythm. Donny’s life has been shaped by addiction and isolation, but when he joins a local support group, he strikes up an unexpected friendship with Jay and Craig. As trust builds between them, Donny shares his secret passion: putting on his best shoes and dancing alone in his bedroom. But when a video of his private routine goes viral, Donny’s unexpected fame threatens to upend the bond they’ve built, with the whole world now watching.

After a raucous run in the Spring, Dancing Shoes returns to the Traverse with even more heart, humour and high-energy moves. A story about connection, recovery and the joy of letting yourself be seen.

Creative Team: Writers - Stephen Christopher (he/him) & Graeme Smith (he/him), Director - Brian Logan (he/him), Designer - Heather Grace Currie (she/her), Lighting Designer - Renny Robertson (he/him), Choreographer - Jack Webb (he/him).cStage Manager - Katie Edmondson (she/her)

Dancing Shoes, has been commissioned by the Traverse to run in Traverse 1, from 4 to 20 December 2025, following a critically acclaimed A Play, A Pie & A Pint run in the Spring. Packed with humour and emotion, this sure-footed comedy is guaranteed to have audiences laughing this winter.

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