happy fathers’ day

A reflective coming-of-age piece with a comedic edge created by Dani Harris-Walters. A heart-stirring journey that focuses on a vital relationship from an unexpected point of view. With the use of Hip Hop Dance, this engaging solo work navigates through a realm of anecdotal sketches with a fusion of movement, rap, animation and text. This relatable and uniquely crafted work is the unconventional puberty lesson you wish you had during school.

“Happy Father’s Day isn’t just your typical “5, 6, 7, 8” dance show… it’s a theatrical story that will have you in stitches, feel enlightened and grateful for being the wonderful person you are”.

“The material is so good that he doesn’t need to be crude. He doesn’t resort to jokes. It all just flows like his chatting to his best friend.”

David Meed, SeeingDance.com

“Happy Father's Day is a fully-fledged theatrical triumph…”

Graham Watts, Chairman of the Critics' Circle: Dance Section

“The piece feels a bit like you’re watching a "cool" version of Sex Ed... Harris-Walters’ performance style is so enthusiastic and infectious that you can’t help but go along with it.”

Pippa Sterk - The Strand: The Arts & Culture Magazine

“An engaging storyteller he encourages the audience to egg him on and indeed we do, urging him on every step of the way whooping and cheering.”

Anna Mortimer, Wonderful News Reviewer

Creative Team

Performer & Writer - Dani Harris-Walters

Performer & BSL Interpreter - Deborah McLeod

Producer - Fern Crosbie

Lighting Designer - Ali Hunter

Dramatuge - Ashley J Francis

Animator - Jerome Rodgers-Blake

Fine Artist - Lee Putman