Take Me Somewhere | Dan Daw (UK/Australia) - EXXY

Part of Take Me Somewhere Festival, 15 to 26 October 

How do you continue to value yourself when society doesn’t value you?  

EXXY (Aussie slang for, ‘that’s expensive, mate’) takes us on an epic and tender journey back to where Dan Daw began – working class, with very little.

Told through a combination of remarkable stagecraft, movement and storytelling, EXXY propels Dan into the spotlight on an audacious and vulnerable quest to live in the world fearlessly.

Joined on stage by three performers who walk and talk like him, watch as Dan finds comfort in the possibility of finally blending in, after a  lifetime of standing out.

Reviews for The Dan Daw Show

“Certainly, Daw’s show is unlike anything else you are likely to see” ★★★★ Guardian

“Unapologetic, vulnerable, brilliant” ★★★★ The Stage”

Recommended for age 14+

Audience notes
Loud Music
Sudden Loud Sounds
Full Blackout
Flashing Lights

Please note: This show is still in development and further audience notes may be added ahead of the performance.

ACCESS 
This performance has Integrated Closed Captions

This performance will be Audio Described via headsets

Limited Sub Pacs are available from Tramway Box Office

This show embraces some elements of a Relaxed Performance. For EXXY, this means that content, sound, or light levels have not been changed, but there is a more relaxed atmosphere for audiences. Including:

Audiences can leave and re-enter the theatre

Audiences are welcome to move, tic, stim or make noise

Integrated warnings for bright light and loud sound

A pre-show information guide will be available ahead of the performance

A breakout space will be available pre, during and after the show

Ear Defenders, Ear Plugs and Dark Glasses will be available to borrow

Visit the Take Me Somewhere Festival Access Page

Credits

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.

Photo of Dan Daw by Hugo Glendinning