
The Dan Daw Show
The Dan Daw Show
The Australian dancer fuses sexy choreography and touching theatricality to take a stand against ableism.
His whole life, the Australian disabled dancer Dan Daw has been told that he’s ‘brave’ or ‘an inspiration’. Now, he’s turning the spotlight inward, to find his own truth through a subject that holds the power to both challenge and liberate: kink.
This daring International Festival debut fuses sexy choreography and touching theatricality to take a stand against the disabling forces of society. Joined by collaborator Christopher Owen, Daw reclaims power through domination and submission – on his own terms. Through the lens of identity, kink becomes an act of defiance and radical self-acceptance in this hybrid work directed by Mark Maughan.
Nominated for multiple dance awards, The Dan Daw Show peeps into the push-pull of living with shame while bursting with pride. Exploring intimacy and resilience, this is an uplifting performance about letting go and reclaiming yourself.
Before each performance there will be an Access Drop-In session. Find out more.
Unapologetic, vulnerable, brilliant
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Programme
A keepsake freesheet is available at the venue for this performance.
Production Credits
CastCloseOpen
- Dan Daw & Christopher OwenPerformers & Collaborators
Creative & Production TeamsCloseOpen
- Mark MaughanDirector
- Thyrza AbrahamsAssistant Director
- Sarah BlancMovement & Rehearsal Director
- Emma BaileyDesigner
- Nao NagaiLighting Designer
- Guy ConnellyComposer & Sound Designer
- Brian LobelDramaturg
- Dr Kate MarshArtistic Peer Support
- FroudProduction & Stage Manager
- Liz CounsellProducer
Dive Deeper
Listen to The Warm Up: your audio introduction to the performance.
We offer Pre-Show Access Drop-In Sessions for anyone with access requirements who would benefit from being in the space and finding out more about the show before the performance commences.
I start seeing the world in a very different way. I've given myself time and permission to look up and see the world around me and see how others are choosing to interact with the world and that’s something very special that I fight to hold on toDan Daw
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