Boys Don't Dance
C ommissioned by Imaginate in partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts, supported by OneRen. Supported by the Scottish Government’s Festivals Expo Fund, development funded by Creative Scotland with support from The Work Room. Boys Don’t Dance is a poignant dance theatre show by acclaimed disabled artist Marc Brew, reflecting on his journey as a boy who defied society’s expectations to embrace his love for dance. The performance unfolds through a tapestry of memories, shedding light on the loneliness of being the only boy in a rural Australian town who dared to dance. The production combines movement, BMX tricks, storytelling, lighting and an uplifting 80s soundtrack, alongside visual projections and animation, to reflect Marc’s inner journey and create an immersive experience for young audiences. Boys Don’t Dance celebrates individuality and the liberating power of dance, encouraging audiences to embrace their unique passions and find strength in their differences. Watch Marc Brew and his creative team talk about the development of the show: Access Information: Set design: A ramp for BMX tricksPerformers: 2 performers - one a wheelchair userLights: ProjectionsExperience: Integrated Audio description, BLS and auto-captioningCapacity: 214 Social Story available here