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Award-winning dance theatre company renowned for high impact, high quality and high legacy work.

Award winning choreographer Gary Clarke has built a national reputation for creating innovative, compelling and riveting dance works. He has developed a wealth of choreographic experience in creating site specific works (in pubs, clubs, graveyards and galleries) as well as full length productions for stage.

16/04/2026

It's your last chance to reserve your place to join Anjali Dance Company, Nick McKerrow and guests for a powerful one-off performance preview and professional development event exploring disabled-led leadership in dance.

Watch Nick’s new solo, created in collaboration with Gary Clarke, explore the creative process and join discussions on leadership, access and belonging.

Tuesday 21 April 2026 | 2–5pm
📍 Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

Book now: https://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/event/the-whole-of-me/

09/04/2026

AUTUMN COMMUNITY CAST STORIES. CAROLE.

We’re closing our Community Cast Stories series with Carole, who performed in Brighton as part of the DETENTION tour.

Carole remembers attending London Pride marches during the years around Section 28, and reflects on how joining the Brighton community cast of DETENTION brought her back to that pivotal time in her life.

➡️ Swipe to read more in Carole’s own words.

A huge thank you to all the members of our community cast who have shared their stories throughout this series, and to everyone who took part in DETENTION! 👏

31/03/2026

📢 Don’t miss Nick McKerrow’s moving new solo work, created in collaboration with Gary Clarke, at Lakeside Arts, Nottingham on Tuesday 21 April, 2–5pm.

The event will explore the creative journey and what it means for learning-disabled artists to lead their own work.

Book now: https://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/event/the-whole-of-me/

(Anjali Dance Company)

26/03/2026

AUTUMN COMMUNITY CAST STORIES. ELAINE.

“It made me feel abnormal, diseased and perverted.”

Elaine was 26 in 1989, hiding her true self after nine years ‘passing’ in a straight relationship. Performing in DETENTION gave her the stage to reclaim those stolen years and celebrate her identity openly.

➡️ Swipe to read more in Elaine’s own words.

24/03/2026

For the past two years, Gary Clarke has been collaborating with Anjali Dance Company and dance artist Nick McKerrow to develop a deeply autobiographical solo work, which will be shared in a work-in-progress and interactive CPD event on Tuesday 21 April, at Lakeside Arts, Nottingham.

The event will explore the question:
What does it take for a learning-disabled dance artist to move from performer to choreographer and lead the creation of their own work?

🎟️ Preview (2–3pm): FREE
🎟️ Full event (2–5pm): £20

Open to anyone with and without disabilities interested in creativity, access and belonging.

Book now: https://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/event/the-whole-of-me/

19/03/2026

AUTUMN COMMUNITY CAST STORIES. CLIVE.

Clive was 30 when Section 28 became law. Performing in DETENTION nearly forty years later allowed him to revisit those years. He described the experience as “painful to remember, but ultimately liberating.”

Sharing these stories on stage allowed Clive’s story to be heard, and for a younger generation still fighting for q***r rights to learn from them.

➡️ Swipe to read more in Clive’s own words.

18/03/2026

Earlier this month, Gary Clarke Company delivered a COAL workshop and roadshow for Y12 Performing Arts students at Castle Rock School, Coalville.

Inspired by COAL, students are now creating their own original performance exploring the legacy of the UK coal industry, to be premiered at Snibston Colliery as part of the Coalville Theatre Festival this June.

A brilliant day of creativity - we can’t wait to see the final piece!

(Coalville C.A.N)

12/03/2026

AUTUMN COMMUNITY CAST STORIES. STAR.

Next in our Community Cast Stories series is Star, who performed at Oxford Playhouse.

Star reflects on growing up in the shadow of Section 28 and how its influence shaped how she saw herself. Through DETENTION, she found connection, joy and a sense of belonging within the LGBTQ+ community.

➡️ Swipe to read more in Star’s own words.

Find out more about our community cast from the DETENTION tour: https://detentiontour.co.uk/about-the-show/show-credits-biogs/

05/03/2026

AUTUMN COMMUNITY CAST STORIES. STEVE.

Steve’s childhood was shaped by Section 28, and it had a lasting impact on his relationship with freedom, joy and self-expression.

Performing in DETENTION became a moment of healing - a return to the carefree boy he once was.

➡️ Swipe to read more in Steve’s own words.

Find out more about all of our community cast members on our website: https://detentiontour.co.uk/about-the-show/show-credits-biogs/

26/02/2026

After two extraordinary years, PRIDE IN MOTION has taken its final bow at Blackpool Grand Theatre.

What began as a conversation over cake and coffee became a journey of creativity and connection with Blackpool’s vibrant and historic LGBT+ community. Participants explored movement, experimented with photography, co-created performances and brought their stories to life on stage.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to PRIDE IN MOTION. Here are some of our favourite pictures from the past 2 years! 💛

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The Civic, Hanson Street
Barnsley
S702HZ

Website

https://detentiontour.co.uk/

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