EXXY brings a powerful & personal tale about disability, belonging & hope to Lowry

A powerful and critically acclaimed new show that explores the story of a Queer disabled artist comes to Lowry this May.

EXXY — Australian slang for ‘that’s expensive, mate’ — follows Dan, an artist on the rise and his working-class origins.

In the poignant and personal production, Dan transports audiences to the Australian outback to talk about his imposter syndrome and fluctuating self-worth.

Combining raw honesty, dark humour and scorching stagecraft, Daw lays bare the pressure of success and the fragile balancing act of self-belief, asking what it costs to stay at the top of your game when you’ve always been made to feel on the outside.

Described as ‘truly remarkable and life-affirming’ by The Herald, EXXY sees Dan joined by three extraordinary performers who move like him. Together, they echo, mirror, and multiply his presence, conjuring the tantalising possibility of blending in after a lifetime of standing out.

The Dan Daw Creative Projects (DDCP) team has developed Pre-Show Access as an added benefit for any audience members seeing EXXY who may need additional information to be comfortable in the space and enjoy the performance.

This includes, but is not limited to, audience members who are visually impaired, neurodivergent, d/Deaf or audiences who identify as physically disabled.

Pre-Show Access is an informal, drop-in session before every performance. It begins one hour before the start of every show. There is no need to book – just turn up to the Quays Theatre from 7.15pm – 7.45pm. You can find more information here.

EXXY comes to Lowry Wed 6 May – Thu 7 May. Book your tickets below.