Fish Out of Water

Fish Out Of Water is an ambitious, fresh, multi-disciplinary outdoor dance performance which explores themes of belonging, otherness, displacement and migrancy. Be immersed in an interactive world of hip hop & contemporary dance, colourful sculptures and responsive live, upbeat music inspired by our audience’s diversity and multinationals.

The dancers take the audience on a journey of self-discovery, showing that everyone faces challenges in life, but that we are stronger together. Audiences can interact with the sculptural set design, made of repurposed wood and colourful acrylic, constructing the sculptures in new ways, as well bringing their own dance moves to the performance. Randolph Matthews’ unique and responsive sound design brings freshness to each performance, as he draws on the audience’s interaction to create community-driven soundscapes. Co-commissioned by Applause and The Marlowe with support of SELEP Ltd as a part of Catalyst For Culture