KELI tells the story of a fiery, sharp-witted teenager in a former mining town. Coal means little to Keli, but the mines left music in the blood of this place.

KELI

University of Stirling

A joyful, heart-warming tale of hope, resilience, and triumph - inspired by the true lives of extraordinary women. This uplifting story brings together the lives of five women who, against all odds, unite on the football pitch to chase an impossible dream: to win the Homeless World Cup.

Same Team

Traverse Theatre

‘I’m not gonna stand up in front of a bunch of strangers and tell stories about you and me.’

She’s signed them both up. Her and her husband. For stand-up comedy. 

So tonight they’re locking themselves in their living room until they’ve got a ‘tight five’, delving through their past for material. But some jokes hurt and laughter isn’t always the best medicine.

With the clock ticking and nothing but a baby monitor for an audience, they wrestle with the spotlight as questions about their future are forced to the surface. 

Bryony Shanahan

Events

Upcoming events

May 7 - Jun 6, 2026

I’m Not Being Funny · Bush Theatre

Past events

May 10, 2025

KELI · Macrobert Arts Centre

16 - 25 Aug, 2024

Same Team · Traverse Theatre

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