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Daddy’s First Gay Date reviews:

Daddy’s First Gay Date has received a lot of great reviews, and has so far got 6 award nominations for the Fringe Theatre Awards.

Review highlights:
★★★★★ – ‘Undoubtedly the fringe show of the year’ – PINK PRINCE THEATRE
★★★★ – ‘Amazing watch, beautiful play’ – ALL THAT DAZZLES
★★★★ – ‘A perfect blend of humour and heart’ – THE LIVE REVIEW
★★★★ – ‘Leaves your cheeks aching with laughter. Get tickets while you can!’ – GREEN ROOM REVIEWS
★★★★ – ‘A great show’ – LAST MINUTE THEATRE TICKETS
★★★★ – ‘A joy to watch, a wonderful northern comedy’ – THEATRE AND TONIC
★★★★ – ‘Hilarious romantic comedy’ – EVERYTHING THEATRE
★★★★ – ‘Beautifully written. Go, laugh, feel, and have fun!’ – LONDON THEATRE 1
★★★★ – ‘A hilarious, high-speed ride that tackles hard truths’ – LONDON THEATRE REVIEWS

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BI-TOPIA REVIEWS

★★★★★

‘“An emotional, laugh-out-loud, touching and beautiful portrayal of one man’s self-discovery.’ ★★★★★ – The Reviews Hub.

★★★★★

‘A compelling, captivating performance with excellent comic timing’ ★★★★★ – QUAYS NEWS.

‘Extremely moving, nuanced piece of theatre, steeped in humour’ ★★★★ – THE STAGE

‘A tremendous production’ ★★★★ – ThreeWeeks

‘Danson was fantastic, his performance naturalistic and authentic, moving and funny.’ – Vada Magazine.

‘Danson is a lively and personable actor, with a deft sense of comic timing’ – No.9 Reviews.

‘An excellent piece that I would recommend everyone to go see.’ – The Mancunion

  • Picture © Jason Lock Photography
  • Picture © Jason Lock Photography
  • Picture © Jason Lock Photography
  • Picture © Jason Lock Photography
  • Picture © Jason Lock Photography
  • Picture © Jason Lock Photography

BITOPIA: ART INSTALLATION

EXHIBITED AT:
CONTACT THEATRE – FEB 2022
WATERSIDE – MAY 2023

SKY NEWS Interview – Speaking on behalf of Rainbow Devils, Manchester United’s officially recognised LGBTQ+ Supporter’s group.

Photography: Maia Walker

Sam, a multi-disciplined theatre-maker, comedian, and producer from Manchester, UK, is a new and vibrant force in the arts scene.

His creative endeavours candidly explore poignant social themes, particularly LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness.

A NEW PODCAST:
WHAT’S YOUR ANCHOR?

A new podcast by Sam Danson discussing mental health and coping mechanisms. Each episode a new guest will tell listeners what keeps them grounded during difficult times. We aim to destigmatize mental health discussion, offer insights into support routes and lastly, to encourage conversation!
Photo taken when Facilitating Drama Workshops at Contact Theatre, Manchester.

CREATIVE FACILITATION

I have worked as a Creative Facilitator for about 12 years now, working for Arts Organisations and Charities across the North-West, such as The Lowry and The National Theatre, as well as Universities and The NHS.

I like to take a fun, hands on approach to Facilitation work, making sure to be adaptable to the participants’ needs and interests.
I have worked with a diverse range of people, both in age and in background.

I am particularly experienced in running workshops around the following themes:
Confidence building, comedy, acting/drama, LGBTQ+ awareness and destigmatising mental health.