Jack & Friends

SLiDE dance company presents….
Jack & Friends

Grab your party wear and join Jack and his friends for an interactive dance show with live music. Jack loves musicals and pantomimes. He’s on a quest to make his dream dance sequence and you are invited to help make it happen. This uplifting and joyous celebration, ponders friendship and belonging, acceptance and independence. There will be plenty of opportunities to join in and be your best dancing self. An invitation to over 5s and their families to dance, let loose and join in. This event is ALSO suitable for older neurodiverse audiences.

Who’s “Jack & Friends” For?

“Jack & Friends” is a performance designed for everyone to enjoy!

All Families and Kids (Ages 5+)
Bring the whole family along for an engaging, joyful experience! With movement, music, and creativity at its heart, this show will keep both children and adults captivated.

Neurodiverse Audiences
This performance is perfect for everyone including neurodiverse children, young people, and adults, including those with autism, learning disabilities, and sensory or communication needs.

Support Groups & Local Communities
We warmly welcome members of local neurodivergent and learning difficulty support groups and organisations. This is a chance to experience dance in an environment designed with accessibility and comfort in mind.

What to Expect:

● A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where you can feel comfortable moving around, making noise, or stepping in and out of the performance space.
● An informal setting that’s designed to be inclusive and sensory-friendly, so everyone can engage with the performance in their own way.
● An inspiring mix of dance, music, and storytelling by a diverse cast of performers, including those with lived experience of disability.

This is more than just a show—it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and inclusion. Come along and experience the magic of “Jack & Friends” in a setting where you can be yourself! Remember this is a pay what you can performance so YOU choose what you pay!

Cast and creatives

Performers: Jack Conie, Eleni Edipidi, Rob Howat, Takeshi Matsumoto
Creation: Gemma Coldicott, Jack Conie, Eleni Edipidi, Rob Howat, Takeshi Matsumoto

About SLiDE

SLiDE is a community of disabled and non-disabled dancers and musicians. The company makes dance performances using a variety of movement styles, presented in a relaxed format, with unique ways for the audience to engage and interact with the performers. SLiDE has been commissioned to create and present performances across London and the Southeast including Liberty Festival, Turner Contemporary and the Southbank Centre.

Event supported by Black Country Touring

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