Boys Don't Dance

Boys Don’t Dance is a poignant dance theatre show by acclaimed disabled director, choreographer and dancer 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.

“I grew up in a poor and rural area of Australia surrounded by sheep, cows, and country folk who loved football. All I wanted to do was dance but I was told “boys don’t dance”. Throughout my life, society has told me that I cannot dance - whether that was during my upbringing as a boy from a working-class household, or after I acquired my disability. I’ve worked to prove people wrong by championing and celebrating differences.” Marc Brew

The production will combine movement, storytelling, lighting and an uplifting 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. It follows Marc Brew’s internationally acclaimed and award-nominated dance theatre piece an Accident / a Life that shares his lived experience of being a dancer who acquired a disability – “outstanding work... as theatre it is sensitive, revelatory and cathartic” ★★★★★ The Guardian.

Marc’s previous work for children The Race, inspired by Aesops Fables, received critical acclaim from press, children and families alike – “children’s dance and disability show reveals the realms of possibility” Irish Independent.

★ Guest performance from Scottland

From 8 to 13 years