Autin Dance Theatre (ADT) is an award-winning, innovative dance company and registered charity based in Birmingham, UK, under the artistic direction of acclaimed choreographer Johnny Autin.
ADT’s mission is to inspire, educate, and drive positive social change through thought-provoking and engaging multi-disciplinary arts activities. The company actively connects with local communities, participants, and audiences, delivering work in theatres, public outdoor spaces, and unconventional settings.
As a collaborative ensemble known for its unique blend of contemporary storytelling, striking physicality, and large-scale designs, ADT creates socially inclusive and mass-participatory movement projects across the UK and internationally. From dynamic outdoor processions to immersive static performances, the company transports audiences on unforgettable journeys. Its critically acclaimed productions include Out of the Deep Blue, Street Games, Brimstone the Dragon, Parade - The Giant Wheel, and Light Up Fest, all of which have garnered a strong reputation for impactful community engagement and artistic excellence.
In 2025, ADT is excited to develop Up in the Sky, a groundbreaking new aerial dance production featuring a colossal 7-metre rig, exploring themes of displacement, resilience, and belonging.