SWDT at the Bristol Shakespeare Festival

South West Dance Theatre team up with Breathing Fire bring this legendary story to life - the hatred between the two families sworn enemies, the love that knows no bounds, and the grief and tragedy that ultimately brings reconciliation. Booking now

SWDT hosts dance tent at Redfest 2018 Aug 4th

Redfest is back in the park! Join us at Redfest's Dancefest to see some of the region's top dance acts and try out some moves for yourself.

Private bookings: Want to add some SWDT je ne sais quoi to your events this year? Contact us for details.

Company news:

We've expanded with a new dancer - welcome to the family Emma Reffold! 

Redfest is back reformatted and on Sat 5th Aug 2017 our dance program  is as vibrant as ever with workshops in ballet, musical theatre, capoeira, tae kwon do, African and Graham and performances in all genres from the region's creme de la creme. More details coming soon.

This year Redfest has its first ever dance tent and South West Dance Theatre are hosting. Get a program for full line up and times ge

Lady MacBeth - read the Bristol Shakespeare Festival Blog

Review out for the Bath performance of Lady MacBeth: "visually stunning". Book for the Bristol performance on our what's on page

Thanks to IOP Publishing for sponsorship towards consultation with deaf men dancing for our production of Lady MacBeth.

The UKCPO is now sponsor for SWDT's event 'Light-from Big Bang to VJs', allowing us to make the event free for under 16s. In addition IOP Publishing are sponsoring a limnited number of free tickets for under 25s to attend free of charge as well. A huge thanks to our sponsors!

SWDT were onsite with derwoodphotography and Roger Barnes - pics coming soon!

Renee is back whoop whoop! Catch her in action in Fall from Grace October 10th

We've waved a sad goodbye to our beautiful Renee for two long months this summer. Enjoy the US work Renee - we'll be looking forward to hearing all about it when you're back!

A huge thank you to our studio Fitness4Less for increasing their support in kind to us in the run up to the Dance of the Grimm Heroine!

SWDT were at BCFM around 1pm on Thursday talking to Jerry Cowhig on the Jerry Cowhig show

SWDT were at Ujima fm on Friday talking to Mistri about some of the outreach programs this autumn on his show Cruisin'

Whoop whoop for SWDT's Rhiannon Taylor who has been confirmed as the choreographer for the Special Olympics.

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