Brimstone

Autin Dance Theatre is an innovative performance company based in Birmingham, creating ambitious multidisciplinary work across dance, physical theatre, puppetry, and storytelling. Led by artistic director Johnny Autin, the company is committed to delivering inclusive, thought-provoking performances and impactful participatory experiences that deeply resonate with diverse communities.

The company’s productions, including acclaimed outdoor shows such as Out of the Deep Blue, Parade – The Giant Wheel, and Up in the Sky, imaginatively explore timely themes of identity, resilience, displacement, and the climate crisis. Autin Dance Theatre has built a reputation for spectacular visual storytelling that combines powerful choreography, striking designs, and compelling narratives, often featuring large-scale puppetry and aerial elements.

Passionate about accessibility, Autin Dance Theatre actively engages communities through co-creation, intergenerational workshops, and outreach programmes that empower participants, foster creative leadership, and celebrate local stories. The company regularly tours its innovative work nationally and internationally, collaborating with cultural organisations, festivals, and schools, and championing inclusive artistic practice. Through meaningful engagement and dynamic performances, Autin Dance Theatre continues to inspire audiences, champion diversity, and leave lasting impacts on communities across the UK and beyond.

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Show Credits

Director//Choreographer:

Johnny Autin

Associate Producer:

Annalise McIntyre

Puppetry Designer:

Mr Cleaver’s Monsters

Outdoor Arts Consultant:

Adam Towndrow

Puppetry Consultant:

Ben Thompson

Photographer:

Paulina Ozynska (NucisDesigns)

Cast Members:

Sarah Butler, Freya Davis, Oliver Davis & Ben Thompson

Audience Comments

“Very high quality! Amazing dancers, and incredible puppet who was very responsive to the audience with movement and sound. It made a real difference on the procession route and took our procession to another level. We loved the addition of the lights!”
Anna Forsström-Morris
Festival of Lights 2024
“We absolutely loved bringing Brimstone to Cambridge for Out of The Ordinary Festival. People of all ages stopped and watched as the 6-metre long Giant Dragon Puppet roamed around the streets.”
Lewis Anderson
Out of the Ordinary Festival 2024
“We loved having Brimstone in Crewe! Brimstone is the most magical giant puppet and the puppet and performers captivated our audience! The quality of the puppet and the performance is one of the best we’ve seen!”
Rosie Mason
Operation Summer!

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