A table, a survivor, a story of transformation. The Dandelion Child is Luke Brown's honest, unexpected and gutting account of growing up in a house where violence was normalised, love was rationed, and nurturing was in short supply.

Through words, movement and puppetry, part fact, part fantasy, the work traces an evolution from childhood to adulthood: how a person can find their roots like a dandelion finding its way through concrete, tenacious enough to reach for the light, needing no one's permission to grow.

Devised collaboratively with choreographer and director Ben Wright, The Dandelion Child is Luke's most intimate work to date. 

Come sit with him.

About the production

This production contains themes that may be distressing. 

You’ll find further guidance on content here; please be aware that by reading this, elements of the plot may be revealed.

While we do our best to provide relevant info for audiences, shows in The Nest are often new or still in development and therefore content can change.

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Prices & info

General admission | £15

Only one reduction applies per ticket, and all discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the Box Office. ID may be required for certain discounts.