Lived Fiction

There are certain works that permanently alter one’s perception of the world; Lived Fiction is one such creation.
A Young(ish) Perspective ★★★★★

Lived Fiction is full of wit, sophistication and spellbinding movement. Over and over again, its intensity and invention take you by surprise.
The Observer ★★★★

Stop Gap’s Lived Fiction is described as ‘the manifestation of Stopgap’s twenty-year history, a timely intervention that can shape the future of contemporary dance’. I would argue it points to possibilities that should shape the future of not only contemporary dance but theatre too’
Theatre Tonic ★★★★

The description not only itemises the movement but also elevates small things you might not see – in an intimate, atmospheric duet between [Nadenh] Poan and Emily Lue-Fong, for example – into something quite beautiful. And quietly revolutionary.
The Guardian ★★★★

Stopgap have taken the aesthetics of access and created something new, exciting and liberating with Lived Fiction, marking a new stage in their development as a leading force for change within the arts, both nationally and internationally.
Disability Arts Online

It’s unique, spellbinding, groundbreaking; above all makes everyone more alive to the possibilities of being human.
FringeReview

A fabulous tongue-in-cheek poke at the [non-disabled] gaze at disability which left the audience hollering and hooting with big smiles across the auditorium.
London Theatre Review ★★★★★

Fascinating, infectious and innovative, I highly recommend a visit to Stopgap at the earliest opportunity.
Bachtrack ★★★★★

Strong choreographic structure and ingenuity, using audio description and correlating visual text to take the dance experience to an even higher sensory level.
Broadway World ★★★★★

The spoken word strikes emotional chords as they powerfully declare “we are no longer interested in being invited to your table”, rather “we invite you to ours”. This fresh piece is as arresting, thought-provoking and inspirational as it is joyful and entertaining.
West End Best Friend ★★★★★

I love it. You name it, they can do it. Hip-shaking good.
British Theatre Guide

With the use of video, spoken word, and movement, this ensemble piece is energetic, celebratory and joyful. I’d watch it over and over again.
Lost in Theatre Land

Brilliantly confrontational and incredibly technical their “conveyor belt of dancers” multi and interdisciplinary in all the best ways. With speed, rhythm, and groove, with or without music their work is absolutely tremendous.
North West End