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Fund a Giant Lantern for Light Up Fest 2026 Following the huge success of last year’s Light Up Fest, we’re inviting local and national businesses to be part of this vibrant celebration by becoming a festival sponsor. Whether you’re a small independent business or a larger organisation, your support can make a real difference in […]

We’d love for you to join and return to our FREE Lantern-Making Workshops at Midlands Arts Centre – MAC Birmingham. Come along to our fun, inclusive, and safe workshops where you can design and make your own lantern. The first workshop already kicked things off is on Tuesday 9th December 2025, and the following sessions

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 turn simple objects — dozens of wooden reels — into a living landscape of choices. The reels roll, stack and scatter

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

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

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

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

📣 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

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

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