10 - 26 May 2019
SearchStopgap Dance Company
The Seafarers
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May
Free event
Renowned dance company Stopgap collaborate with a cast of local dancers to bring to life the vivid music of acclaimed contemporary-folk band, Moulettes.
The Seafarers celebrates our relationship with the sea and the journeys we make across it. Part gig, part spectacle, the 50-strong cast travel to and from distant lands with Great Yarmouth seafront as the backdrop.
Stopgap Dance Company work with disabled and non-disabled artists who find innovative ways to collaborate, creating exhilarating dance productions.
Important information
Assisted performances: Both performances of The Seafarers will be Audio Described. There will be a touch tour prior to both performances, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the performance if you would like to take part in the touch tour.
Duration: c. 1 hour
Live stream: The performance on Sunday 27 will be live streamed on Facebook.
Stopgap Dance Company
The Seafarers trailer
Gallery
Dates & Times
Saturday 26 May, 5.00pm
Sunday 27 May, 3.00pm
Tickets: This is a non-ticketed event
Funded by Spirit of 2012 and The D’oyly Carte Charitable Trust.
Original production commissioned and co-produced by Portsmouth Festivities with support from Arts Council England.
Norfolk performances supported by Norfolk & Norwich Festival. The Free Outdoor Programme is supported by The Paul Bassham Charitable Trust and The Geoffrey Watling Charity.
Image credits: Masthead image © Strong Island Media