CLASH is a riot!

25th November 2025

Excited to share a few photos from last weekend’s epic performances of CLASH, a large-scale, multigenerational performance uniting over 90 performers aged 8 to 92 from across Northern Ireland.

Drawing on the expertise and energy of a range of new and previous partners, CLASH blended DU Dance’s contemporary dance theatre with urban street culture to give powerful expression to the issues we all wrestle with.

Everyone involved went above and beyond to bring this show to three packed audiences at Carlisle Memorial Church and the feedback was fantastic!

“Wonderful. Heart warming to see such a range of ages so engaged.”

“What an absolutely amazing performance. I felt emotional watching it and totally immersed in the experience.”

“It felt vital in alerting people to possibilities that can be achieved when we unite for a cause.”

“My 5 years old said: ‘The only thing I would change about the show is me, I should be in it’.”

In our audience survey we ask “How do you think the arts can contribute to exploring social issues?” and they didn’t hold back! Here are a few of the responses:

“Putting thoughts and feelings into expressive action.”

“This piece answered questions in my heart that I hadn’t been aware were there. Please perform this in Stormont, so they can get a sense of what is going on.”

“By raising awareness and helping us explore social issues as it’s done in a way to make us pause, think and take action.”

“Not only does the performance have an impact on the audience through the themes explored in the show, but this project allowed for so many people from different backgrounds to come together, which can really allow for connection, conversation and growth of empathy regarding social issues!”

Thanks to everyone who came, to our funders who made this happen, from from board members to volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and, of course, the 90 performers who brought to this important issues to life.

More than a show, it was a statement, a collision, and a call to be heard.

Photo credit: Jim Corr Photography