At Marc Brew Company we make sure that our inclusive practice is built into every stage of making work, ensuring that access is part of the process, and not an afterthought. We want our work to be for and enjoyed by everyone, and Boys Don’t Dance was no exception!
Collaborating with an exceptional disabled and non-disabled team of artists, designers, interpreters, access coordinators, young people and many more integral members of the team from day one, we have produced a critically acclaimed dance theatre show for young people.
Not only because of the artistic storytelling through movement and important themes explored within the show, but because of how inclusive it is to all audience members.
We are so thankful to all reviewers who took the time to come and see our show, plus all the kind and positive words. But don’t just take our word for it, look below!
★★★★★ ‘Marc Brew Company doesn’t just take inclusion seriously, it places it at the root of the production. There is a careful and light-hearted prologue, taking the audience through the parameters of the show, including a witty and fully integrated BSL performance. This is gold dust for neurodiverse audience members, as well as children.’ – All Edinburgh Theatre Ed Boulter-Comer
★★★★★ ‘The show really is for everyone. With the BSL interpreter introduced, details of creative captioning explained, and previews of the show’s loudest sounds and brightest lights, we’re ready to start the show: one which doesn’t just represent disability, but also interweaves accessibility into its framework’. – Fest Mag Megan Wllace
★★★★★ ‘Inclusive from the very beginning…The relaxed performance I attended set the tone beautifully. A friendly pre-show video explains what to expect, including creative captions, audio description, sign language, and sensory warnings. It also reassures audiences that they can behave however they need to. It is welcoming and instantly calming.’ – Theatre and Arts Review Elaine C
★★★★ ‘Inclusive to its very core, from the pre-show warnings to the audio description and sign language, Brew has worked hard to make everyone feel welcome.’ – The List Kelly Apter
★★★★ ‘Boys Don’t Dance is a rare creature of a show: it’s entirely accessible.’ – The Wee Review Claire Wood
★★★★ ‘A particular strength of Boys Don’t Dance is the emphasis on inclusion. Not only is Marc Brew Company an inclusive company that unites dancers with and without disabilities, but they also strive to be inclusive to the audience. This is an extremely positive element that will hopefully pave the way for more companies to follow.’ – Theatre Weekly Rachel Barlow
★★★★ ‘Effective multimedia experience… allow for a BSL interpreter and audio descriptions of events to be incorporated, helping to make the show genuinely inclusive’. – Edinburgh Festival for Kids Rob May
Some of the ways we have helped audiences feel safe and included even before they enter the auditorium are:
When in the auditorium, we continue to accommodate for as many access needs as we can by:
