SICK Trailer
S I C K
A dance theatre work confronting male mental health through powerful movement and bold visual language.
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S I C K is an urgent and emotionally resonant dance project created and directed by Taira Foo, exploring the often-silent experience of male depression. Told through raw, cinematic choreography, the work aims to open up conversations around mental health particularly among young men with care, honesty, and impact.
Originally developed through extensive research and workshops, S I C K has already received support from Arts Council England for its second and third phases of development. The project has evolved into a compelling, multidisciplinary stage production that combines movement, design, and music to bring a man’s inner world to life.
A staged production with a powerful message
At its heart, S I C K is a live performance. The aim is to present the full work in theatres across the UK, supported by outreach, engagement with young audiences, and post-show discussions. The piece is rooted in real-life experiences and was inspired in part by the tragic loss of four young students.
The Short Film
As part of its ongoing development and to support future funding and engagement, a short film is currently in production. This film is designed to capture the essence of the full-stage work, act as a creative calling card for funders, sponsors and venues, and extend the reach of the message into new audiences and formats.
Who is this for?
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Theatres & programmers seeking powerful, socially relevant work
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Sponsors & funders committed to mental health and arts activism
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Education institutions and wellbeing partners
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Festivals supporting hybrid forms and dance theatre
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Charities & organisations who want to open up space for mental health dialogue through art
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Support & Partnerships
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And most importantly, the young people we’re trying to reach, support & save
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Arts Council England (Phases 2 & 3 funded)
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Hector’s House, MIND Bucks, One Dance UK, BAPAM, Young Creative Bucks
LIVE EVENTS • FESTIVALS • COLLABORATIONS • SHORT FILM • MUSIC VIDEOS • THEATRE • FILM • TV •