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Night at the Theatre
by Casson & Friendschildren-and-family, dance
When three friends become trapped in an abandoned theatre, little do they know that they will soon become the stars of their own show...
about the production
An integrated cast of three performers provide the perfect introduction to dance for all ages, helping audiences to discover the amazing things that can happen at the theatre, to learn the many different things that dance can be, and even create their own performance! Combining a mixture of dance theatre, audio-description and imaginative storytelling with Casson & Friends’ trademark interactivity; Night at the Theatre, sparks the imagination of children and adults alike. It’s accessible performance for everyone, so come along, join in and let’s make a dance! For children aged 4+ (and their grown ups).
about the artist
Under the direction of Tim Casson, Casson & Friends are a Record Breaking Dance Theatre Company that create accessible interactive performance with a focus on collaboration, interaction and joy. The company works with a diverse range of performers and collaborators from filmmakers and musicians to computer programmers and psychologists, but most often collaborates with the public, inviting them to engage with dance and performance in exciting and accessible ways. The company has presented it’s work across the UK and Internationally including at Sadler’s Wells, Glastonbury Festival, Brighton Digital Festival, bOing Family Festival, The Lyon Biennale & Downtown Dance Festival NYC.
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stage dimensions
width: 6 metres
height: 4 metres
depth: 6 metres
For Theatres
- Pre-rig required
- Lighting plan can be adapted to suit each venue
- 1 house technician (LX/Sound) required for get in/setup
- Company technician will operate show
- Technical specification is available as a download
- 1hr get-out required
For Unusual Spaces
- Lighting plan can be adapted to suit each venue
- We can bring minimal lighting to venues with no rig
- 1 house technician (LX/Sound) required for get in/setup
- Company technician will operate show
- Technical specification is available as a download
- 1hr get-out required
All venues must be wheelchair accessible.
Family Audiences, Children and Young People, Disability Arts Audience, Dance Audience, Theatre Audience, Physical Theatre Audience, First-time Theatre-goers.
A joyful introduction to dance as something possible for anyone, at any age, with any type of body
A hybrid story that has the wit of the physical and the playfulness of the imagination, a brand of theatre that comes from the heart as well as the head.
Highly original, refreshingly unpredictable and totally inclusive!
The production is fully accessible and includes elements of sign language, makaton, audio description and subtitles. The company can provide easy-read materials and support to venues in order to make the performance a 'relaxed performance'. An access pack and access materials are available on request. An introduction to access and this production is available as a download.
Casson & Friends’ three core values are: that ‘everybody can dance’, that ’everybody is creative’ and that ‘dance can happen anywhere’.We are able to offer a range of workshops and educational packages bespoke to each venue.
Example activities include:
- Post-show Q&A Sessions with the Cast & Crew - ‘Meet the Cast’ & ‘Explore the Set’ Sessions
- Workshops for Young People
- Workshops for People with Disabilities
- Intergenerational Dance Workshops
- Workshops for Adult ‘Non-Dancers’
- CPD Training and Mentoring for Professionals, Dance Artists and Teachers
Fee: £1400 plus travel and accommodation where appropriate. The company are open to negotiation.
