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| 23 Jun 2022, 18:04 (2 days ago)
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We Should Definitely Have More Dancing is "an experience that none in the audience will ever forget"
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Suzanna Hamilton, Clara Darcy & Shamia Chalabi in We Should Definitely Have More Dancing
Photography by Joel Chester Fildes |
"a triumph of resilience and determination; it offers hope, light and joy to the darkest corners." - Audience member on Twitter
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"Such an incredible piece of art, I don’t know how you do it but I know everyone must see it." - Audience member on Facebook
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"Inspiring, funny, uplifting, & exceptionally moving. I defy you not to cry."
- Audience member on Twitter
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By Clara Darcy & Ian Kershaw Directed by Tatty Hennessy & Raz Shaw Set, Costume & Lighting Co-design by Naomi Kuyck-Cohen & Joshua Gadsby Movement Direction by Sara Dos Santos Sound Design & Composition by Adam P McCready
Running until Saturday 2 July
Tickets £7 - £20 Suitable for ages 14+
Clara Darcy is fit! She’s also (almost) care-free, (kind of) happily single and joyously dancing through life. Little does she know her world is about to be turned upside down thanks to the arrival of a fist-sized tumour - slap-bang in the middle of her head. This is her survival story.
Coliseum audiences will know Clara from her performances in our hit productions of Forever Young, Brassed Off and Chicago. This is her true story: a celebration of life from someone who has been to the very edge of it.
Almost everyone will be affected by cancer in their lifetime; whether personally or via a loved one. Following her groundbreaking and lifesaving treatment, Clara teams up with with Coronation Street writer, 2022 BAFTA Award winner and fellow Coliseum favourite Ian Kershaw (The Greatest Play in the History of the World, Star-Cross'd, The Mist In The Mirror, Bread & Roses) to share the unexpected joy she found in her experience.
We Should Definitely Have More Dancing explores the things that define us, that fill us up and make us who we are – a cautionary postcard stuffed full of heart and love and dancing. |
★★★★★ "you too can have the honour of witnessing the incredibly moving and insightful story"
- West End Best Friend
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If you'd prefer to speak to someone over the phone you can contact Box Office on 0161 624 2829. Opening hours are Monday-Friday 10am-7.30pm (6pm on non-performance days) and Saturday 10am-7.30pm (4pm on non-performance days).
Dr. Omar Pathmanaban at Salford Royal Hospital performed Clara's life-changing surgery. |
Read Clara's interview with the BBC
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Clara Darcy shortly after her pioneering surgery | Photo by Clara Darcy |
"You notice really small, beautiful things about the world and I just feel so grateful that I'm still here. Not everyone gets that chance, you know.
So I guess the play is all about trying to pass that message on, trying to teach a bit of that wisdom of, try not to sweat the small stuff and just live for the here and now - and today."
- Clara Darcy |
Audio Described Tue 28 June, 7.30pm
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BSL Interpreted Thu 23 June, 7.30pm |
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Captioned Performance Wed 29 June, 7.30pm |
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Meet the Cast Thu 30 June, 7.30pm |
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Clara Darcy in We Should Definitely Have More Dancing | Photography by Joel Chester Fildes
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Learn about the show from Clara herself
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"A moving, at times hilarious and ultimately life celebrating experience that none in the audience will ever forget." - All Across The Arts
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"Directors Tatty Hennessy and Raz Shaw craft an unashamedly theatrical production, which really suits the play’s shape-shifting approach." - Circles & Stalls |
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Clara Darcy & Shamia Chalabi in We Should Definitely Have More Dancing | Photography by Joel Chester Fildes |
"Feel like my heart is full. Beautfully beautiful. If you can, go and see this at Oldham Coliseum is just a little bit very special"
- Audience member on Twitter
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"Fun, honest, raw but also massively life affirming, lovingly crafted by Ian Kershaw and Clara Darcy and all the team. Felt so special to watch" - Audience member on Facebook
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"Both hilarious and incredibly touching at the same time! The honesty and masterful style makes it one of the best things we’ve seen in ages!" - Audience member on Twitter |
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Suzanna Hamilton in We Should Definitely Have More Dancing | Photography by Joel Chester Fildes
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