Performances by SLiDE, Thick & Tight, Kitsch n Sync and Clare & Lesley
About the Event
This year we introduced a brand-new contemporary dance showcase to the festival. Performances included:
SLiDE: Cross-wor(l)ds
A new piece commissioned for A Bit Of A Do 2022. Two performers on a quest for solutions in an ever-changing world.
Thick and Tight: Prima
A work about the extraordinary and much-loved ballerina Margot Fonteyn, brought to life by dancer, drag performer, filmmaker and artist Danny Smith
Clare and Lesley
Clare Adam, a Deaf Dance Artist, and Lesley Howard, an Autistic Dance Artist, present two short performances, exploring the pressures disabled people face to keep up and fit in, and the power of friendship and hard work to overcome life’s challenges..
Kitsch n Sync: The Teds
A contemporary dance theatre performance drawing inspiration from the 1950s gangs and their rebellious attitude of Rock and Roll.
What did you experience?
This was a dance showcase event. There were four performances, ranging in length from 5 minutes to 25 minutes. The seating was in cabaret format, with tables and chairs.
Age Guidance & Warnings
This event is suitable for all ages
Access information
This event included British Sign Language Interpretation
The venue has step-free access and accessible toilets
This event had a relaxed attitude to audience movement and noise, and audiences were free to leave and re-enter at any time.