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Boys Don't Dance
Marc Brew Company
Scotland
8-12 yrs

Curriculum for Excellence Resources

The show is a true story of challenging stereotypes and exploring identity, resilience, and emotional wellbeing. Through its striking use of storytelling, movement and media, it sparks discussion and inspires creative reflection in and beyond the classroom.

  • Health & Wellbeing: exploring identity, resilience and self-belief; encouraging pupils to value diversity, inclusion and confidence in pursuing their passions
    (HWB 2-01a, HWB 3-01a, HWB 2-02a, HWB 2-05a, HWB 3-05a)
  • Expressive Arts: developing appreciation for dance and physical performance; understanding how movement, light and sound communicate emotion and narrative
    (EXA 2-10a, EXA 3-10a, EXA 2-12a, EXA 3-12a)
  • Literacy and English: enhancing listening and critical thinking skills; supporting interpretation, reflection, and discussion of creative performance and personal story
    (LIT 2-04a, LIT 3-07a, LIT 2-09a, LIT 3-09a)
  • Technologies: exploring the use of visual projections, animation, and lighting design to enhance live performance and storytelling (TCH 2-04b, TCH 3-04b)
Class Stage
P4-P7
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Expressive Arts
Health and Wellbeing
Literacy and English
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Boys Don't Dance on Tour
Paisley Arts Centre
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  • Thursday 14 May 13:00
  • Thursday 14 May 19:00
  • Friday 15 May 13:00
  • Friday 15 May 19:00
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Paisley Arts Centre
Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley , PA1 1EZ
Eden Court
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  • Wednesday 20 May 13:30
  • Wednesday 20 May 19:00
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Eden Court
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, IV3 5SA
Traverse 1
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  • Monday 1 June 12:30
  • Monday 1 June 19:00
  • Tuesday 2 June 10:15
  • Tuesday 2 June 13:15
  • Wednesday 3 June 10:15
  • Wednesday 3 June 13:00
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Traverse 1
10 Cambridge Street , Edinburgh , EH1 2ED
The Lemon Tree
  • Friday 5 June 13:00
  • Saturday 6 June 13:00
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The Lemon Tree
5 West North Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT

Commissioned by Imaginate in partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts, supported by OneRen. 
Supported by the Scottish Government’s Festivals Expo Fund, development funded by Creative Scotland with support from The Work Room.

Boys Don’t Dance is a poignant dance theatre show by acclaimed disabled artist Marc Brew, reflecting on his journey as a boy who defied society’s expectations to embrace his love for dance.

The performance unfolds through a tapestry of memories, shedding light on the loneliness of being the only boy in a rural Australian town who dared to dance. The production combines movement, BMX tricks, storytelling, lighting and an uplifting 80s soundtrack, alongside visual projections and animation, to reflect Marc’s inner journey and create an immersive experience for young audiences.

Boys Don’t Dance celebrates individuality and the liberating power of dance, encouraging audiences to embrace their unique passions and find strength in their differences. 

Watch Marc Brew and his creative team talk about the development of the show: 

Access Information

Set design: tbc
Performers: 2 performers
Lights: Projections (more details tbc)
Experience: Audio Described, BSL and auto captioning, may have some audience interaction (tbc)
Capacity:  214

 

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