Join Transform and Dan Daw Creative Projects in this captivating performance of EXXY.
How do you continue to value yourself when society doesn’t value you?
Dan Daw, a Queer, crippled dance artist, is feeling the pressure to stay at the top of his game after the smash-hit world tour of his last show.
Audacious, vulnerable and tender, EXXY (Aussie slang for ‘that’s expensive mate’) is about imposter syndrome and fluctuating self-worth. Set against the backdrop of the Australian outback, EXXY takes us back to where Dan began – working class, with very little – to reflect on how far he has come.
Joined by three performers who walk and talk like him, Dan is comforted by the possibility of finally being able to blend in after a lifetime of standing out.
Performances at Transform 25 co-presented by Transform and Leeds Playhouse.
Co-commissioned by Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Battersea Arts Centre, Transform, Take Me Somewhere and Tramway for the New Dimensions commission. Additionally co-commissioned by Fabric, Kampnagel, Sadlers Wells, SICK! Festival and Les Halles. Supported by Arts Council England and Cockayne 10th Anniversary Grants for the Arts. R&D supported by an Unlimited Strategic Award 2023.
Co-produced by Battersea Arts Centre.
Leeds Playhouse
Playhouse Square
Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UP
United Kingdom
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Recommended price: £35
Access
What to expect: This is a seated performance within a theatre venue. All performances are relaxed. The performance includes movement, text and sound.
Duration: 90 mins (approx)
Age guidance: 14+
Language: English
Content guidance: Contains sudden loud noises and music. Flashing lights and blackouts are used. This show is still in development and further content guidance may be added ahead of the performance.
Captions: Contains integrated English captions.
BSL interpreted: Wed 22 Oct
Audio described: Thu 23 Oct
Step free access: There is step free access to the event and there are accessible toilets at the venue.
Seating: The tiered seating is high-backed.
Open door policy: We have an open door policy across all shows at Transform, meaning ticket holders are welcome to come and go as they need.
More information Head to Transform’s Access page for more information.
