Without Walls 2025 Programme
4 February 2025
The Without Walls 2025 programme showcases the very best in outdoor arts, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce this incredible lineup. From powerful dance and circus works to imaginative theatre and striking installations, these nine shows promise unforgettable moments for audiences across England.
This year’s programme reflects our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in outdoor performance. With 79 performance days planned – 12 more than last year – and every artist guaranteed at least four festival bookings, we’re delivering a platform for bold, boundary-breaking work to flourish.
We’re proud to support both new and returning artists in this programme. Established companies like Artizani and Stopgap Dance Company are back with stunning new shows, while CompanyDHW and Sadiq Ali Company, both recipients of our R&D funding in recent years, are examples of emerging talent taking flight within the Without Walls network.
These performances will inspire communities, spark conversations, and demonstrate the power of art to connect us. We can’t wait to see audiences gather to experience the wonder of exceptional outdoor arts in 2025.
Ralph Kennedy, Chief Executive at Without Walls
2025 SHOWS
PARTNER AND COMPANY CREDITS
Artizani, Hydropunk
Hydropunk is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Stockton International Riverside Festival, Birmingham Weekender, Brighton Festival, and Norfolk & Norwich Festival.
CompanyDHW, Go Grandad Go!
Go Grandad, Go! is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by FESTIVAL.ORG for Greenwich+Docklands International Festival and Brighton Festival.
Levantes Dance Theatre, HUG
HUG is supported by Ensemble Festival, Birmingham Weekender, Brighton Festival, Stockton International Riverside Festival.
Mish Weaver, Waiting Song
Waiting Song is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Certain Blacks, Birmingham Weekender and Brighton Festival.
Nandita Shankardass, Roots to Rise
Roots to Rise is supported by An Indian Summer Festival, Stockton International Riverside Festival, Brighton Festival. With additional support from Old Diorama Arts Centre as part of New Narratives.
Sadiq Ali Company, Tell Me
Tell Me is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Certain Blacks, Inspirate and Birmingham Weekender. The R&D for Tell Me was supported by Blueprint: Without Walls R&D Investment Fund.
Stop Gap Dance Company, RO-TES រទេះ
RO-TES រទេះ is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Birmingham Weekender, Stockton International Riverside Festival and Brighton Festival.
Theatre-Rites & Miguel Altunaga, Eshu at the Crossroads
Eshu at the Crossroads (working title) is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Stockton International Riverside Festival, Birmingham Weekender and Brighton Festival.
Tilly Ingram Theatre, The Hide
The Hide is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Brighton Festival and Norfolk & Norwich Festival.
The Press Release for the 2025 shows can be found here.