2023 was a special year and It’s hard to believe that a decade has passed since the beginning of Autin Dance Theatre. Throughout these years, we have been on a great journey, working with talented performers, artists, schools, and communities. Our mission was always to inspire and empower change through dance and storytelling and we […]
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This year creative director Johnny Autin has been working as part of the creative team with Micro Rainbow towards the delivery of body and movement sessions for LGBTQ+ people in the region. As part of this project, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Johnny and dance artist Devon Nelson have teamed up with photographer Kate
OUT OF THE DEEP BLUE is an outdoor physical theatre performance featuring a 13-foot tall Puppet operated by 5 puppeteers and a female dancer. This spectacle is designed specifically for family and festival audiences and tells the magical story of Eko, a sea giant who rises from the deep ocean and who encounters, on the
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The BPC Inclusion project is on a mission to foster a community where lived experiences, expert consultants, partner organisations, and professional practitioners converge in a dynamic space of learning and sharing. Bringing together over 20 regional dance artists, our focus is on championing inclusion and access within the realm of professional dance practice. To enrich
As we gear up for the winter holidays, we can’t help but anticipate the fresh start that comes with the turn of the calendar. We are thrilled to unveil our brand-new learning and participation offer, set to kick off in January 2024. We’ve been hard at work crafting programmes tailored to meet the unique needs
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INVITATION TO JOIN AUTIN DANCE THEATRE’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES Autin Dance Theatre is at an exciting point in the company’s history and its development as a leading arts organisation. We are looking to elevate the company to new levels of engagement with local communities and artists in order to expand our team’s capacity, build on
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We’re recruiting! We are seeking dance artists & movement performers with experience in circus (acrobatics, hand-to-hand and/or aerialists) and physical performers to express their interests in joining Parade – The Giant Wheel in 2024. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from people of the global majority and other unrepresented groups, including those who identify
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We were thrilled to announce this summer that Johnny our Creative Director joined Norwell Lapley Productions (NLP) once again and returned as a choreographer & puppetry director alongside director Brad Fitt for ‘Tales from Acorn Wood Live’ currently on tour across the UK: Touring this autumn: 11 Oct @ Courtyard Theatre, Hereford 14 – 15
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Exciting news! Due to high demand, ‘Violet and the Sea Giant’ is making a comeback in a fresh new format. Available to purchase on our store online! 📚 In our store you can also find our full collection of our tour merchandise including Eko illustrated thermal bottles and our cosy hoodies and t-shirts! Visit the store Other Posts Violet
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We are excited to be hosting a stall as part of Solihull Cultural Education Partnership (CEP)’s Tea Party for Schools! This event is an opportunity for teachers to meet arts organisations and artists, and discover what the Midlands cultural sector has to offer your school! 🗓️ 14th November ⏰ 2-5pm 📍 The Core Theatre, Solihull 🎟️ FREE
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