RO-TES រទេះ

After the international success of Frock, Stopgap returns with their latest outdoor show RO-TES រទេះ. Marking Disabled artist Nadenh Poan's choreographic debut in collaboration with the company's world-class dancers.

The RO-TES dancers pose together outside.

A group of five dancers outside. Gathered around Nadenh in his Ro-Tes, an adapted manual wheelchair with a long metal tail that curves upwards from his chair. They all connect to Nadenh, the Ro-Tes and one another, it gives the impression of a loaded wagon - looking forwards and ready to set off on an adventure. Photo by Chris Parkes.

“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.

Trailer Coming Soon

Audio Flyer

Stopgap Dance Company · Stopgap's RO-TES រទេះ - Audio Flyer

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.

Fiver dancers in line as they perform outside.

RO-TES រទេះ Visual Story

Find out more about what happens during the show and what to expect during performances with our Visual Story.

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Audio Introduction

Listen to this audio introduction to find out more about the show, including what to expect, the integrated accessibility, the set and costumes, the choreography, and introductions to each performer. Please find a word version linked below.