The Enormous Room - T1143032392After a string of sell-out successes they return with a new work. Featuring the acclaimed disabled dancer David Toole, The Enormous Room portrays a relationship between a father and a daughter who are trying to deal with grief. The past is still present and memories collide with reality. Combining exquisite detail in movement with evocative text and design, the production takes the audience somewhere in between this world and the next. "?Dave's wife Jackie is gone, but her husband Dave still sees her everywhere. She is lying in his bed, sitting at the kitchen table and laughing with their daughter Sam. Dave is not going anywhere and has withdrawn into the living room. He has built the walls up high and is refusing to let the future in. But going is all that Sam can think about." | |
| 24 Nov 18 | Riley Theatre, Leeds :: V1104 listing details L1992385396 |
| 6 Nov 18 | Storyhouse, Chester :: V1196088186 listing details L01546317046 |
| 20 Mar 18 | Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury :: V925 listing details L1256375643 |
| 23 Mar 17 | Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth :: V0373043174 listing details L0559816631 |
| 2 Mar 17 to 3 Mar 17 | The Lilian Baylis Theatre, Inner London :: V236 listing details L708415171 |
Artificial Things - T70760632In this cinematic and evocative production, Stopgap Dance Company creates a compact world of riddles that question our notions about unity and co-existence. Running time: 1hr 30mins (inclu. one 20min interval) | |
| 23 Apr 15 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L097922739 |
| 26 Feb 15 | artsdepot, Outer London :: V320 listing details L020181616 |
| 13 May 14 to 14 May 14 | The Lilian Baylis Theatre, Inner London :: V236 listing details L0791606341 |
| 28 Feb 14 | Deda, Derby :: V0798171273 listing details L271822067 |
The Awakening - an outdoor performance - T01745925103The Awakening is a quiet but simmering disruption in outdoor spaces. Choreographed by learning disabled dance artist Chris Pavia, The Awakening involves four characters trapped in a strange but mesmerising ritual. It is performed by four disabled and non-disabled dancers. | |
| 5 Sep 14 to 7 Sep 14 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L512595536 |
Trespass - Within/Splinter - T01750051325StopGAP Dance Company presents a double bill that challenges its five dancers, with and without disabilities, to draw on their own physicaliti4es and reach deep within themselves to present two exceptional performances. Within sees a lone dancer drawn into an imaginary world by four compelling characters, whilst Splinter, performed against a thunderous Japanese soundscape, asks who you would call on when your world turns upside down. | |
| 8 Mar 12 to 9 Mar 12 | Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury :: V674 listing details L965353802 |
T01481514945The rise and fall of a celebrity wannabe; the disabled and non-disabled performers take the audience on a journey of self re-invention. | |
| 3 Sep 11 | National Theatre, West End :: V400 listing details L01189145098 |
Tracking - T01280921729Integrated dance company, StopGAP, uses humour and physical performance to take a quirky look at London's cultural identity and 'Britishness', as the dancers host their own games. Tracking showcases dance at its most funny and engaging. Be prepared to see fake moustaches and spies! | |
| 31 Mar 11 | New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth :: V769 listing details L834048554 |
| 25 May 09 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L0881464778 |
Within/Splinter - T0528662593A double-bill that challenges StopGAP’s five dancers to draw on their individual physicalities. Working with Spanish-based choreographer Thomas Noone and Rob Tannion (Stan Won’t Dance), these performers, with and without disabilities, reach deep within themselves to present two exceptional new dance pieces. Choreographed by Thomas Noone, Within sees a lone dancer drawn into her own imaginary world by four compelling characters. Touching duets and explosive movement play out on stage to an eccentric soundtrack created by Spanish composer Pedro Navarrete that sets harpsichords clashing with Indian instruments. Splinter is an artistic collaboration between choreographer Rob Tannion, Artistic Director Vicki Balaam and the dancers, driven by Jim Pinchen’s thunderous Japanese soundscape. The company wrestle for a balance of humility amidst creative conflict and the demands of group cohesion. Who would you call on when your world turns upside down and will the group hold together or splinter? | |
| 20 Nov 10 | The Place Theatre, Inner London :: V240 listing details L01989729418 |
Trespass - T0517546822Double-bill of Thomas Noone’s Within, which uses forceful dance to create a journey into an imaginary female world, and Rob Tannion’s Stan Won’t Dance, which is influenced by samurai ethics and stories of rites of passage. | |
| 18 Nov 10 | The Quay Arts Centres, Newport :: V842 listing details L1753964062 |
| 10 Nov 10 | The Hawth, Crawley :: V720 listing details L0569554816 |
| 29 Sep 10 | ARC, Stockton-on-Tees :: V01950064742 listing details L528612860 |
| 17 Jun 10 | Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L618042429 |
Gleam Clean - T01294222931A playful piece of theatrical dance drawing on capoeira and Brazilian rhythms and featuring some of the talents from the company's youth group. | |
| 6 Jul 10 | General, Inner London :: V1231 listing details L01714194468 |
Portfolio Collection - T01441607305An evening of dance by five international choreographers. Portfolio Collection is a dance banquet of serene chaos, sinister loveliness and shocking beauty. Prepare for a raw, rugged male duet charged with testosterone from [Hofesh Shechter], a stark, rock-infested descent into unraveled reality by [Nathalie Pernette] (France), a provocative powerful duet by [Gary Clarke], and [Rob Tannion] on the quest for love revealing with humour the dark dirty underside of unrequited lust. [topGAP] also presents Corpus, an uplifting, tender dance set after a party. With music ranging from Tarantino-like sounds to Spanish music, and rich lighting and costumes, this is outstanding, thrilling and dramatic entertainment!Producer Djamu. | |
| 19 May 09 | Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury :: V925 listing details L01572138066 |
| 8 Apr 08 to 9 Apr 08 | The Place Theatre, Inner London :: V240 listing details L571935947 |
| 27 Mar 08 | The Hawth, Crawley :: V720 listing details L01778411056 |
| 27 Feb 08 | Croydon Clocktower: David Lean Cinema, Outer London :: V01465162029 listing details L260430905 |
| 13 Feb 08 | Acorn Arts Centre, Penzance :: V1747286290 listing details L01492711666 |
Portfolio Collection - T0986299666Prepare for a raw, rugged duet charged with tension from Hofesh Shechter, a stark, rock infested descent into unraveled reality by Nathalie Pernette (France), a provocative powerful duet by Gary Clarke, and Rob Tannion (Stan Won’t Dance) on the quest for love, revealing with humour the dark dirty underside of unrequited lust.Choreographer Hofesh Shechter. Choreographer Nathalie Pernette. Choreographer Gary Clarke. Choreographer Rob Tannion. | |
| 11 May 09 | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731 listing details L518227905 |
The Portfolio Project - T1595744631Point creative associates StopGAP launch a brand new programme and an autumn tour with a unique event in our theatre. StopGAP has commissioned seven UK and international choreographers to join its four charismatic performers on a daring, year-long adventure. The choreographers are: Lucy Bennett, Gary Clarke, Thomas Mettler, Nathalie Pernette, Hofesh Shechter, Rob Tannion and Dan Watson and each has been challenged to create a short dance to become part of a ‘menu’ for a whole evening’s show. As the company tours it will select from the menu to create a unique performance at each venue. Only at The Point will all seven works be performed: a banquet of serene chaos, sinister loveliness and shocking beauty making an evening that is thrilling, dramatic and entertaining. Don’t miss this opportunity to be in at the start of this wonderful project and to catch StopGAP at The Point before it embarks on an extensive UK and international tour.Choreographer Lucy Bennett. Choreographer Gary Clarke. Choreographer Thomas Mettler. Choreographer Nathalie Pernette. Choreographer Hofesh Shechter. Choreographer Rob Tannion. Choreographer Dan Watson. | |
| 22 Feb 08 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L1840722896 |
| 6 Feb 08 | Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563 listing details L0671233605 |
| 22 Nov 07 | The Point, Eastleigh :: V1114 listing details L1283233550 |
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| 17 May 07 | The Point, Eastleigh :: V1114 listing details L01741060609 |
Corpus/Dancers' Syndrome/Thank You for the Eggs - T0719918983Filip van Huffel’s quirky and surreal Corpus takes us closer to the individual through intimate duets and the fast, raw movements of a group of after-party goers. Adam Benjamin’s Dancers' Syndrome is an intricate and beautifully layered piece which simply asks whether looking like you know what you’re doing is more important than admitting that you don't? Bettina Strickler’s Thank You For The Eggs! is a delightful backstage peek at the dramas unfolding behind the scenes at a circus. With nods to Charlie Chaplin and the traditions of vaudeville, no matter what, the show must go on...Choreographer Filip van Huffel. Choreographer Adam Benjamin. Choreographer Bettina Strickler. | |
| 21 Feb 07 | Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury :: V673 listing details L0892999210 |
| 17 Mar 06 | The Place Theatre, Inner London :: V240 listing details L01918281709 |
Dancer's Syndrome/Corpus/Fried - T1125848416Dancers Syndrome explores with beauty and humour, the role of the dancer within a dance piece. As a party draws to a haunting conclusion, the dancers reveal tender relationships and release the playful energy in Corpus. Fried has four ex-circus performers reunited with excruciating humour to put modern day vaudeville into their new reality. With music ranging from classical to japanese drums and whistling, StopGAP are an outstanding company and entertaining for all ages.Choreographer Adam Benjamin. Choreographer Filip van Huffel. Choreographer Bettina Strickler. | |
| 30 Mar 06 | The Quay Arts Centres, Newport :: V842 listing details L135326850 |
| 24 Mar 06 | The Point, Eastleigh :: V1114 listing details L494297910 |
| 15 Mar 06 | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731 listing details L1963449709 |
| 10 Mar 06 | Dorchester Arts Centre, Dorchester :: V1068 listing details L648334651 |
| 17 Feb 06 | Arc Theatre, Trowbridge :: V881281219 listing details L1306871086 |
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| 25 Nov 04 | Jacksons Lane, Outer London :: V312 listing details L1390150253 |
Other listings | |
| 13 Feb 10 to 14 Feb 10 | The Bluecoat, Liverpool :: V0403703615 listing details L01611289640 |
| 21 Feb 08 | Grand Theatre, Swansea :: V831 listing details L01970582724 |
| 15 Nov 99 | Anvil Arts, Basingstoke :: V765 listing details L1872363098 |
