But Dancing is for Girls! is Gyasi Sheppy’s debut children’s book where inclusion, being unapologetically yourself, and dancing are at the heart of the story. Let’s step into story time with Gyasi, expect joy and lots of energy alongside dance-themed stories. 

Gyasi is an entertainer, author and television personality, and families may know his face and voice from children’s television. Born to entertain, Gyasi has worked with Children and Young people for over 15 years and he couldn’t be more thrilled to bring his beautiful book with a heartfelt message to Cúirt this April.

*Tickets are €10 for an adult and child, and an additional €8 per child, per group. Accompanying adults must remain for the duration of the event.



Gyasi is an entertainer, author and television personality from Northern Ireland. Families may know his face and voice from children’s television, his recently published book But Dancing Is For Girls! where inclusion and being unapologetically yourself is the heart of the story, or from some of the biggest pantomimes in the country! 

Born to entertain Gyasi has worked with Children and Young people for over 15 years and whilst he may be stepping into his “Graham Norton Era” he couldn’t be more thrilled to bring his beautiful book with a heartfelt message to the Cúirt Festival this April. Let’s step into story time with Gyasi which will be full of dancing joy and lots of energy in between some inclusive dance-themed stories including his own debut children’s book.



Event Location

Galway Arts Centre – Nuns Island Theatre

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