Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance is an immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. This production features a cast of disabled and non-disabled dancers accompanied by a live musician.
Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us on a music and movement adventure on the way to our final destination… the Cosmic Dance Party, a celebration in our very own utopia!
Audience Seating and Accessibility: We maintain a small seating capacity to create a more intimate experience for our audiences. Our specially designed audience spaces are positioned on stage in close proximity to the performers to encourage deeper connection. These seating areas are fully wheelchair accessible and can accommodate wheelchair users and their companions.
Booking Information
These performances have been reserved for members of local adult day services (aged 18-24). If you are interested in booking this performance for your day service users, please contact the box office directly on 051 855038. Box Office hours are Tue-Sat 11-5.30.
Duration: 50mins
Performance 40mins (+ 10mins post show engagement)
Cast
Giovanni Agostini, Anderson De Souza, Brian McSweeney, Oran Leong, and Mia DiChiaro.
Creative Team
Director: Jess Rowell
Producer: Caoimhe Whelan
Set & Prop Design: Eugenia Genunchi
Lighting Design: Zia Bergin-Holly
Sound Design & Composition: Tom Lane
Costume Design: Ciara Fleming
Costume Maker: Nicola Burke
Set and Costume Assistant: Kellie Donnelly
Stage Manager: Méabh Crowe
Assistant Stage Manager: Aimee Crilly
Production Manager: Eoin Hannaway
Assistant Production Manager: Jack Leitch
Chief LX: Archer Bradshaw
Sound Engineer: Leon Henry
Creative Access Support: Libby Seward
Outreach Manager: Sarah Lynch
Graphic Design: Sarah Moloney
Transport: Serene Transport
Choreography: Jess Rowell in collaboration with the performers
Funded by The Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon. Created with support from The Arts Council, Riverbank Arts Centre and The Ark.
This event is also part of the Well Festival programme for 2026
