Together they explore freedom, taking risks and independence. They see how those things change, depending on whether you’re Disabled, or not.
In the show we see the two friends play. They push the boundaries of what is possible until, together, they find the perfect balance of their limits. Look Mum, No Hands! playfully explores ideas of vulnerability and strength. The story looks at independence as opposed to interdependence.
In the show one of the characters is a wheelchair user. The two actors use this to explore exciting acrobatic shapes and unexpected choreography. It is visually beautiful and physically surprising - you will be on the edge of your seat!
Look Mum, No Hands! is a Daryl & Co and Mimbre co-production.
Look Mum, No Hands! is largely non-verbal, making it accessible for a wide range of people including BSL users and non-English speakers.
Co-Directors - Daryl Beeton & Lina Johansson
Composer - Gareth Cutter
Inclusive Acrobatic Consultant - Rick Rodgers
Designer - Jonathan Van Beek
Performers - Danielle Summers & Laura Dajao
Role Shares and Understudies - Kat Ball & Sophie Page
Company Stage Manager - Stella Kailides
Project Manager - Zsófi Szendrei
Concept devised with Maiya Leeke and Rosy Roberts
Look Mum, No Hands! is commissioned by FESTIVAL.ORG & Hat Fair and supported by Without Walls, The Sparks Arts for Children; Foyle Foundation, The Golsoncott Foundation, Leche Trust and Blueprint: Without Walls R&D. With special thanks to 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space and Graeae Theatre.
Photo credits: Rachel Hardwick and @HeardinLondon
Upcoming dates
7th - 11th April 2022
Library tour supported by The Spark Arts for Children
14th May 2022
A Weekend Without Walls in Crawley,
Brighton Festival
15th May 2022
A Weekend Without Walls,
Brighton Festival
21st - 22nd May 2022
Norfolk and Norwich Festival
19th - 21st August 2022
Just So Festival, Cheshire
5th - 6th June 2022
Birmingham International Dance Festival
1st July 2022
Timber Festival
11th - 14th July 2022
Kensington & Chelsea Festival (Schools)
23rd July 2022
Certain Blacks, London
5th & 6th August 2022
SIRF, Stockton
19th - 21st August 2022
Just So Festival, Cheshire
27th August 2022
GDIF, London
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