Stopgap returns with a new exhilarating outdoor performance by a diverse cast of world class dancers.
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.
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: a Touch Tour will precede each performance and Audio Description is embedded in the soundtrack.
Coming soon: audio flyer, visual story, sonic story and further access resources.
Trailer Coming Soon
Tour Dates
May 2025
10 - 11 - Norfolk & Norwich FestivalComing soon
September 2025
27 - 28 - La Mercè Festival, BarcelonaComing soon
More dates to be announced soon.
Credits
Nadenh Poan
Choreographer
Christian Brinklow, Emily Lue-Fong, Lili Monodiere-Carter, Jannick Moth, Nadenh Poan
Dancers
Rationale Method
Audio description
XKX
Set Design
TBC
Costume Design
Vincent Dankelman
Sound Design
TBC
Access Consultants
Lucy Bennett
Co-Artistic Director
Laura Jones
Co-Artistic Director
Lucy Glover
Executive Producer
TBC
Production Manager
James Greenhalgh
Project Manager
Lily Norton
Access Artist
Supporters
Funded by Arts Council England.
Commissioned by Without Walls, Birmingham Weekender, Brighton Festival, Norfolk and Norwich Festival, Stockton International Riverside Festival.