The Dan Daw Show

Australian dancer Dan Daw will fuse sexy choreography and touching theatricality to take a stand against ableism in his debut at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. 

His whole life, the Australian disabled dancer has been told that he’s ‘brave’ or ‘an inspiration’. Now, he’s turning the spotlight inward, to find his own truth through a subject that holds the power to both challenge and liberate: kink.

“I start seeing the world in a very different way,” said Dan (pictured above right).

“I've given myself time and permission to look up and see the world around me and see how others are choosing to interact with the world and that’s something very special that I fight to hold on to.”

Joined by collaborator Christopher Owen, Daw reclaims power through domination and submission – on his own terms. Through the lens of identity, kink becomes an act of defiance and radical self-acceptance in this hybrid work directed by Mark Maughan.

Nominated for multiple dance awards, The Dan Daw Show peeps into the push-pull of living with shame while bursting with pride. Exploring intimacy and resilience, this is an uplifting performance about letting go and reclaiming yourself.

The Dan Daw Show runs from August 2 to 4 at The Lyceum in Edinburgh and there will be Pre-Show Access Drop-In Sessions for anyone with access requirements who would benefit from being in the space and finding out more about the show before the performance commences. 

For further information visit https://www.eif.co.uk/events/the-dan-daw-show

Picture credit: Shannyn Higgins