Club Life – Omnibus Theatre
Fred Deakin’s ‘Club Life’ is more than a show, it’s an intimate love letter to the transformative magic of club culture. Part autobiography, part highly immersive, participatory theatre, and part living history, this production takes audiences on an exhilarating journey through Deakin’s personal and professional evolution, from awkward teenage house party DJ to the mastermind behind some of Edinburgh’s most iconic and infamous club nights.
Set against the vibrant backdrops of 1980s and 1990s Edinburgh nightlife, ‘Club Life’ combines heartfelt storytelling with a celebration of the communal power of dance. As narrator, Deakin recounts his early forays into DJing, describing how playing music at parties gave him a sense of belonging. From there, the narrative crescendos into his universit...