RO-TES រទេះ

Stopgap returns with a new exhilarating outdoor performance by a diverse cast of world class dancers.

The RO-TES dancers pose together outside.

In the centre, choreographer and Cambodian dance artist, Nadenh, sits in his manual dance wheelchair as a strong anchor, he grips Jannick's forearm, who stands on a metal tail that curves up from the front of the wheelchair. Behind Nadenh, three more dancers stand linked as one: Lili balances with one foot on the back on Nadenh's chair and the other leg wrapped around Christian behind her. Emily sits tall on Christian's shoulders, gazing off to the right. They wear a mix of patterns and colours, offset by a light moody blue overcast sky. Photo by Chris Parkes.

After the international success of Frock, Stopgap returns with their latest outdoor show RO-TES រទេះ. Disabled artist Nadenh Poan makes his choreographic debut in collaboration with Stopgap’s diverse and world class dancers.

“Demonstrating the ability of the human body”
**** The Guardian for GDIF

Nadenh grew up on a boat within the jungle of Cambodia. As a Disabled child he could swim before he could wheel. The first time he saw a RO-TES រទេះ (Khmer for wagon) was the moment he realised he could move with the land too.

Inspired by his Cambodian heritage Nadenh reimagines his wheelchair as a place that can support more than just his body.

With groundbreaking innovation in wheelchair design, the creatives of Stopgap will invent a new world of bold movement and irresistible rhythms. Audiences are invited to revel and follow this joyful celebration that represents progress, community, and Nadenh’s journey with his RO-TES រទេះ.

Expect a celebration that will surprise and delight audiences of all ages.

Access

There is Pre-Recorded Audio Description embedded into the soundtrack, available at every show. We hope to hold a Touch Tour before every show where possible – please check the individual festival details to confirm.

We have captioning available with The Difference Engine provided by Talking Birds Theatre. For guidance on how to download the Difference Engine App visit the Difference Engine audience webpage.