Press and Publicity Resources
Press Releases
- 05/11/10 — Reception and pre-performance drinks at The Place
- 21/06/10 — City of London Festival Commission
- 01/06/10 — StopGAP's Summer Tour 2010
- 25/02/10 — StopGAP challenges preconceptions in South East Europe
Photography and Video
A DVD of Trespass is now available on request.
Photos
Download high resolution photography through Flickr.
Videos
Official promotional videos are available on our YouTube Channel.
Usage Terms and Conditions
All media (text, photography and video) is protected by a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License and may only be reproduced with the following conditions:
- Only to be used to promote StopGAP Dance Company or for non-commercial purposes
- Must not be altered, transformed, or built upon
- All photography MUST include a photographer's credit and, where possible, the names of the dancers featured.
StopGAP Logo and Usage Guidelines
- The StopGAP logo can only be used for the promotion of performances by StopGAP Dance Company
- The StopGAP logo may not be used to endorse or promote products of services without prior written permission
- All uses of the StopGAP logo must adhere to the official Usage Guidelines
- All uses of the StopGAP logo must be signed off prior to publication
Download the StopGAP logo and Usage Guidelines PDF.
Press Quotes
Trespass:
What a dynamic, fine-tuned handful they are. The energy coursing between them quickly sucks us into their orbit.Donald Hutera — The Times
StopGAP seems to occupy a unique space within inclusive dance … their interaction is instinctive, making a challenging physical five way conversation look effortless.Sam Gauntlett — LondonDance.com
The dancers instinctively understand their collective needs and seem to communicate through shared rhythm in fluid, constantly evolving work.Maggie Foyer — DansPortalen.se
Everything about the immensely watchable Splinter speaks of channelling individual traits — needs, as well as strengths — into a performing unity that has humour, risk, invention and interesting movement.Mary Brennan — Glasgow Herald
Portfolio Collection:
Artistic director Vicki Balaam has ensured that everything is presented with panache, and that all the artists interact seamlessly.Liz Arratoon — The Stage
What estimable performers [they] are. Their knowledge of one another shows in the security and daring with which they move, and the emotional honesty that they bring to even the most stylised actions or situations seems second nature.Donald Hutera — The Times
Blisteringly strong material, potently delivered by all five dancers.Mary Brennan — The Herald
Funny, innovative and engaging.Dans Tidningen Magazine, Sweden
Older Productions:
Corpus is a deeply felt affirmation of dance.Sunday Express
A joy to watch, full of delicate duets and edgy quartets.Londondance.com
StopGAP reflects a discerning eye.Judith Mackrell — The Guardian
The ability to entwine the performers, the subject and the choreography in order to speak intelligently to an audience propels the work out of pure dance.Total Theatre Magazine
StopGAP are a joyous burst of technicolor, and through this triumphant, energetic affirmation had me questioning my own attitudes.Total Theatre Magazine
A small company with big ideas bowls over an enthusiastic audience with its playfulness, range and passion.The Times
StopGAP's punch drunk satire leaves everyone in the audience chuckling.Ballet-Dance Magazine
Professional Quotes
An inspirational performance! Both as entertainment and from a technical point of view. Thank you for a truly uplifting evening.Jeremy Hunt MP — Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport
StopGAP is redefining what is possible in the field of integrated dance. I'd never seen a company where the performance and performers were equal. Now I have.Jo Verrent — Director of ADA inc
Remarkable range of styles, witty and challenging.Gus Garside — National Arts Coordinator, Mencap
This has been one of the most moving dance pieces I have ever seen.Sarah Drew — Programme Area Manager, Weymouth College
It's a piece of dancing and movement that casts a spell.Kate Castle — Director, Dance South West
Their professional approach and ability to manage projects from start to finish make them a great company to work with.Charlotte Gardiner — Arts Development Officer, Waverley Borough Council
StopGAP has proved to be very reliable. The administration and marketing support offered made for a superbly managed project.Joanne Egerton — Dance Development Coordinator, West Sussex County Council
By the end of the evening the audience were watching the dance not the disability. It made me remember what our work is all about.Kate Hazel — Arts Development Officer, Eastbourne Borough Council
StopGAP is a really exciting company that challenges many of the preconceptions about what people of different ages and abilities can achieve.Angela Stribling — Youth Arts Coordinator, Wiltshire County Council
StopGAP have the courage to leave the beaten track and dive into the woods. They recognise that taking risks is an essential part of the creative process.Nigel Veal — Community Relations Manager, Friends Provident
It was a delight to present Tracking at our summer shorts. It’s a lovely show.Nick Chapman — Executive Director, Woking Dance Festival
The reworked version of Tracking with the Wheelchair basketball players was really inventive and crowd pleasing. I really appreciated the witty and humorous approach that worked through the whole show.Bradley Hemmings — Producer, Liberty Festival
A note of thanks for bringing StopGAP to Winchester yesterday and contending with the wind, rain, and a damp generator with wonderful professionalism. It was great to see the company's work and it certainly created a colourful and inspirational end for Paul Deighton's Winchester itinerary.Eloise Appleby — Head of Economic and Cultural Services, Winchester City Council, regarding a regional visit of Paul Deighton — CEO of LOCOG
Audience Quotes
I am buzzing from seeing your performances tonight, I had goose pimples! I laughed and I cried. The trust and respect you have for each other glows like a beacon throughout and I feel really lucky to have had the opportunity to watch you perform this evening.Amanda Barnley — Audience member at Quay Arts, Isle Of Wight
I saw the Piccadilly Gardens display in Manchester on Saturday. Performing Arts hasn't been my thing before but I found the show beautiful, dynamic, engaging, lively and fun.John Robert Acton — Audience member from 'Platform 14' Manchester
I found your whole performance thoroughly engaging and challenging. I loved it. You should know that you were superb!John Beverley — Audience member from 'Dance Daze' Penrith
