Stopgap Dance Company’s latest outdoor show RO-TES-រទេះ Disabled artist Nadenh Poan makes his choreographic debut with Stopgap’s diverse and world class dancers.
Nadenh grew up on a boat within the jungle of Cambodia. As a Disabled child he could swim before he could wheel. The first time he saw a RO-TES-រទេះ (Khmer for wagon) was the moment he realised he could move with the land too.
Inspired by his Cambodian heritage Nadenh reimagines his wheelchair as a place that can support more than just his body.
With groundbreaking innovation in wheelchair design, the diverse creatives of Stopgap Dance Company will invent a new world of bold movement and irresistible rhythms.
You are invited to revel and follow this joyful celebration that represents progress, community, and Nadenh’s journey with his RO-TES-រទេះ
Expect a celebration that will surprise and delight audiences of all ages.
An Unlimited International Strategic commission made possible thanks to funding from British Council.
Commissioned by Without Walls, Birmingham Weekender, Brighton Festival, Norfolk and Norwich Festival, Stockton International Riverside Festival. Funded by Arts Council England
Showing at La Merce, Barcelona on 27 and 28 September 2025.
