In this performance, Thick & Tight presents a distinctive mix of dance, satire, poetry and impersonation, bringing a hilarious and profound queer deconstruction of what it means for something to be ‘natural’ or ‘unnatural’.
Somewhere between a variety show and a biology essay comes alive, the show includes a line-up of two moths, a pantomime horse, the dust in Quentin Crisp’s room, some flies on the wall, and a lesbian seagull.Natural Behaviour premiered at Battersea Arts Centre in London and The Lowry in Salford in June 2025. The production received the Achievement in Dance award at the UK Theatre Awards 2025 and was named The Guardian’s No. 1 Dance Show of 2025.
Co-directors Daniel Hay-Gordon and El Perry perform alongside an outstanding ensemble of dance artists: Annie Edwards (Candoco), Azara Meghie (Ray Young, Talawa) and Jahmarley Bachelor (Punchdrunk). The production’s design is by Tim Spooner, Pam Tait, Darren Evans and Nao Nagai.
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“Deft, funny and utterly absorbing, a ravishing selection of short dance pieces that make their points about queerness and inclusivity with wit, passion and power. It’s fabulous.”
Astitva (meaning existence) is a powerful and evocative dance production, offering a rare and moving portrayal of British-Indian gay men.
This ground-breaking work explores the complex realities of balancing tradition, culture, and identity. The evening brings queer South Asian stories to the forefront, inviting audiences to connect, reflect, and celebrate the beauty of being human.By blending Kathak and contemporary dance, the company creates dynamic, relevant work that explores intercultural narratives and celebrates the richness and intricacy of intersectional identities.
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As a dance artist, LGBTQ+ and South Asian homosexual, Patel is refreshingly unique. The inconceivable relationship between religion and homosexuality in Patel’s YAATRA is a first for dance within our global culture. Instead of a cryptic condemnation of the past, Patel critiques tradition through reinvention.”
