Autin Dance Theatre

Autin Dance Theatre is an innovative, award-winning dance company and registered charity based in Birmingham, UK, led by acclaimed choreographer Johnny Autin. The company creates, produces, and tours socially engaged, mass-participatory performance projects across the UK and internationally.

ADT’s mission is to inspire, educate, and affect social change. Transforming lives by engaging underserved communities and young people through high-quality outreach, while taking audiences on unforgettable journeys through its public performances. The company is committed to building deep, lasting connections with the communities, partners, and audiences it serves. 

Known for its blend of contemporary storytelling, striking physicality, multidisciplinary creativity, and ambitious large-scale design. ADT delivers work in theatres, outdoor spaces, festivals, and unconventional settings. From dynamic street processions to immersive site-specific experiences, the company captivates audiences with its bold, internationally recognised artistic vision.

Performance Styles

  • Walkabouts
  • Puppetry