Epic Arts – Buffalo Boy
Two shows from Cambodia’s innovative Epic Arts put dancers of different abilities centre-stage!
Based on a true story, Buffalo Boy is a stirring tribute to courage and fortitude
Imagine if dance could provide the neglected with an outlet for expression?
This 30-minute dance show is based on a true story and tells the story of Thoeun, a young Cambodian farmboy with Cerebral Palsy, who after years working on the family’s buffalo farm, leaves home after struggling to be understood by those around him.
Thoeun goes out into the world and frees himself through the power of dance. This wonderful show harnesses digital technology and stunning light projections to tell the fantastic story of a young man overcoming the odds to dance as he wishes.
It features Seoung Theoun in the title role and also Lay Noth, who is deaf and plays the buffalo. Noth signs using Cambodian Sign Language.
This is a heart-warming, moving spectacle that articulates through dance the joy of communicating and being heard by society.
About Epic Arts
Epic Arts is an international, inclusive arts organisation based in Cambodia and registered as a charity in the UK. Using arts as a form of expression and empowerment, Epic Arts brings people with and without disabilities together. The organisation aims to inspire positive change and promote the integrity, understanding, acceptance, development, dignity, and equality of every person through its arts and creative programmes.
- Approx. 30 minutes
- Audio Description in Cantonese, Chinese and English surtitles
- For all ages
- The filmed production is based on the original production developed between 2017–2019
- Beyond Limits: Meet-the-Artist (Conducted in English)
- Related Programme: Lost for Words
House Programme
General Information
- Registration starts on: 7/2/2022 (Mon)
- Available from: 23/3/2022 (Wed) 10am
- Ends on: 18/5/2022 (Wed) 11pm
- Online Programme
Arts Accessibility Services
Team Members
- Director | Richard Poynton
- Cast | Soeung Thouen, Lay Noth
- Choreography | Emily Gibbs, Caroline Rowland, Julie Ann Minaai
- Choreography Advisor | James Cousins
- Dramaturge | Lou Cope
- Original Music | Roo Piggot
- Projection Designer | Tim Chesney
- Lighting Designer | Ryan Philips
- Illustration | Chan Phoun
- Translator | Ou Buntheng
- Design and Marketing | Hayley Holden
Please contact us if you have any question
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