Autin Dance Theatre: Brimstone Dragon

Autin Dance Theatre is an innovative performance company based in Birmingham, creating ambitious multidisciplinary work across dance, physical theatre, puppetry, and storytelling. Led by artistic director Johnny Autin, the company is committed to delivering inclusive, thought-provoking performances and impactful participatory experiences that deeply resonate with diverse communities.

The company’s productions, including acclaimed outdoor shows such as Out of the Deep Blue, Parade – The Giant Wheel, and Up in the Sky, imaginatively explore timely themes of identity, resilience, displacement, and the climate crisis. Autin Dance Theatre has built a reputation for spectacular visual storytelling that combines powerful choreography, striking designs, and compelling narratives, often featuring large-scale puppetry and aerial elements.

Passionate about accessibility, Autin Dance Theatre actively engages communities through co-creation, intergenerational workshops, and outreach programmes that empower participants, foster creative leadership, and celebrate local stories. The company regularly tours its innovative work nationally and internationally, collaborating with cultural organisations, festivals, and schools, and championing inclusive artistic practice. Through meaningful engagement and dynamic performances, Autin Dance Theatre continues to inspire audiences, champion diversity, and leave lasting impacts on communities across the UK and beyond.