Back-lit by a bright yellow light, a man sat in a wheelchair is on his head, his wheelchair wheels raised in the air
Past Event
Dance

Lived Fiction

Stopgap Dance Company
Tue 14 May 2024
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The manifestation of Stopgap’s twenty-year history, a timely intervention that can shape the future of contemporary dance.

UK Premiere

The sensual choreography of Lived Fiction is rendered anew with evocative audio description, exquisite projection art and captioning. The internationally revered company invites you to experience dance from multiple perspectives and share in a future that is rich with the enterprise, potential, and power of diversity.

Expect masterful performances from Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent and non-disabled creatives in the dance work that is deep with compassion for the human condition. 

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Part of caravan assembly

caravan assembly is a biennial event that presents contemporary performance made in England to an audience of international programmers and collaborators. The performances are open to the public as part of Brighton Festival and sit alongside a series of industry conversations and discussions for those participating in the assembly. 

caravan assembly is delivered by Farnham Maltings in partnership with Brighton Festival. 

Access Information & Resources

Visual & Sonic Story

The visual and sonic story tells you about Stopgap Dance Company’s show Lived Fiction, and what it looks and sounds like, to help you prepare to watch the show.

Introductory Notes

Read or listen to the introductory notes

Access Artist and Audio Describer Lily Norton shares what to expect at Lived Fiction

Audio Brochure Event Listing