On Stage Audio News

In an intricate and complex new way of experiencing dance, Stopgap's new show features sensual choreography performed by Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent and non-disabled creatives, intertwined with live on-stage audio description, captioning and projection art.

Brought to life by Animated Objects Theatre Company, five-metre tall puppet Aura is a survivor from an updated version of Troy, inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, and will travel through Crawley as part of her Odyssey before she moves on to her next destination. 

Creative Crawley's summer programme Enliven: You're Welcome celebrating Crawley New Town's 75th anniversary finishes with the arrival of Aura, a five-metre tall puppet.

For the first time in 22 years, Susan Egan takes to the stage in her pioneering role as Belle in 'Beauty and the Beast.' 5-Star Theatricals' production (July 20-29) is being directed by Yvette Lawrence, who took over the role of Belle after Egan vacated it in Los Angeles over two decades ago. We spoke with both Susan and Yvette in a fun, nostalgic, and warm conversation about the show.