As we wrap up 2025, we’d first like to wish you a joyful festive season and say a huge thank you for being part of our journey. In this final newsletter of the year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our collaborators, partners, supporters, and, of course, to our incredible audiences and […]
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It’s that time of year! Pop over to our store for colour-popping hoodies, cosy tees, water bottles and more, perfect for brightening up those grey winter days. 🧡 Stuck for gift ideas? We’ve just introduced ADT Store Gift Cards 🎉 these ones are ideal for treating yourself or someone else. They can be used online
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Light Up Fest is back, and we need you! We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers for the Lantern Procession, taking place in Cannon Hill Park on Saturday, 21 February 2026! This event is part of the exciting collaboration between Autin Dance Theatre and MAC Birmingham, and we need your help to make it a magical experience for everyone. Join
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We’re thrilled to announce that, with the support of Applause, we’ve officially begun the Research & Development of our brand-new production Zig Zag! Zig Zag! is a light-hearted, non-verbal dance-theatre duet where two performers transform simple objects – dozens of wooden reels and bamboo rods – into a living landscape of choices. A rod becomes
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We are inviting 10 schools from across Walsall and the Black Country to take part in a unique opportunity to co-create and perform new outdoor dance works as part of WOW! Fest, a brand-new outdoor dance and arts festival taking place in the beautiful surroundings of Walsall Arboretum. Each participating school will: Be paired with
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📣 We’re looking for Dance Workshop Leaders for programmes in Walsall! Are you a dance artist or workshop leader who’s confident working with children and young people? We’d love to hear from you! 💫 We are booking after-school dance sessions from January to July 2026 to support our programme in the lead-up to WOW! Fest
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Developed in 2023, Parade – The Giant Wheel has been touring extensively across the UK and internationally, continuing to inspire audiences wherever it goes. We remain in awe of the exceptional performances delivered by our immensely talented cast – Hannah Woodliffe, Charlie Hogan, Juan Sánchez Plaza, Robert McColl, India-Rose Cox, and Rosa Lieckens – as well as our one-of-a-kind Participation
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What an incredible year it’s been for Autin Dance Theatre! 2025 marks a huge milestone as we’ve officially become a registered charity and we couldn’t have achieved it without the unwavering support of our wonderful Board of Trustees. 💙 We want to take a moment to celebrate and thank this inspiring team of creative, passionate, and
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We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Light Up Fest is returning to MAC – Midlands Arts Centre this February 2026! After the incredible success of last year’s premiere, which saw over 5,000 participants come together to fill Cannon Hill Park with light, movement, and joy, we simply couldn’t wait to bring it back. The first edition featured six weeks of lantern-making workshops with local schools and
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Created in 2021, Out of the Deep Blue has toured extensively across the UK and internationally, visiting over 100 festivals and performing to more than 900,000 audience members worldwide. This awe-inspiring Giant Puppet has become a true symbol of Autin Dance Theatre, captivating audiences with its powerful storytelling and stunning visual presence. Featuring themes of the climate emergency and the biodiversity crisis, Out of the Deep
