24,000 Hours
R&D
In June 2025, we began a 2 week research and development process of a new piece of dance theatre that focuses on the experience of people with disabilities and long term health conditions in the UK healthcare system.
We interviewed 10 disabled people and documented their experiences, to create a verbatim script that goes alongside movement created in the room. From the interviews and personal lived experience of the team, we wanted to focus on the social and medical model of disability, the idea of wellness, difference, trauma, waiting and community.
This short film is a proof of concept and a snapshot of what we hope will grow into a full-length stage production. We’re proud to share this film with you and invite you into the process. We hope you enjoy it!
Creative Team
Evan Byrne - Director
Rosie Terry Toogood - Choreographer
Maisy Gordon - Script Curator/Producer
Tom Oakley - Dancer/Performer
Kelly Keesing - Dancer/Performer
Astles - Composer
Sean McLoughlin - Dramaturg
Mandy Redvers-Rowe - Audio Description Consultant
Isaiah Burnett-Egeonu - Filming/Videography
Rebecca Oliver - Photography
Access and Wellbeing Support by:
Claire Beerjeraz - Wellbeing Practitioner
Laura Bee Jones - Access Support
Supported by:
Arts Council England
Culture Liverpool
With thanks to:
John Duffy, Ash Cox, Pierce Starre, Laurence Clarke, Terri-Ann Ingham, Joséphina-Fransilja Brookman, Jon Beney, Jean, Lorraine Byrne, Joanne Collins, Amy Milson, George Lomax, Joe Cowin, 20 Stories High, FACT & Katumba
Created and Produced by Tip Tray Theatre
