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Andrew Dawson

Theatre Director, Performer, Feldenkrais Practitioner & Hand Model

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Andrew Dawson Biography

Andrew Dawson is a theatre director, performer, Feldenkrais practitioner, and hand model. He studied dance with Merce Cunningham in New York and theatre in Paris with Phillipe Gaulier, Monika Pagneux, and Jacques Lecoq.

From 1984 to 1992, Dawson formed Mime Theatre Project with Gavin Robertson. They created the theatre show ‘Thunderbirds F.A.B.’ touring to small venues and eventually performing 6 seasons in London’s West End and two world tours. Andrew has worked with an extraordinary range of theatrical and creative projects with companies such as the RainPan43, Redcape Theatre, the ENO, The MET Opera NYC & The Young Vic.

Dawson created and performs, ‘Space Panorama’ (1987) the story of the Apollo 11 moon landing told with only his hands, ‘Quatre Mains’ (1998) and his award winning solo show ‘Absence and Presence’ (2005). He also created and directed the stage show of ‘Wallace and Gromit’ (1995), ‘Amnesia Curiosa’ for Rainpan 43 (2008 ), the award winning ‘Pandora 88.’ (2003) and ‘The Idiot Colony’ for Redcape Theatre Company (2008).

Dawson made his choreographic debut with ‘Dr. Atomic,’ an opera by John Adams at the New York MET and English National Opera. In 2010, he choreographed ‘The Pearl Fishers’ also for ENO. In 2005 he was awarded a research grant from the Wellcome Trust, London. ‘The Process of Portrayal’ explored neurological impairment through motor neuron disease and spinal cord injury. In 2010 he was awarded a subsequent Arts award from The Wellcome Trust to create ‘The Articulate Hand’ which recently received its US première at the World Science Festival in New York.

In addition, Dawson is a Feldenkrais practitioner and Hatha yoga teacher, reflecting his curiosity into the physical body, mindfulness and movement.

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  • Andrew Dawson on taking risks with Chekhov

    Did you know that Chekhov was a doctor? Or that he undertook a death-defying journey across Siberia to visit a penal colony on Sakhalin Island? Neither did we. As part of risk week, Andrew Dawson talks us through making his theatre piece about Chekhov’s voyage, from applying for funding to a frightening first performance..

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  • How do I book Andrew Dawson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Andrew Dawson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Andrew Dawson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Andrew Dawson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Andrew Dawson

    Speaking fees for Andrew Dawson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Andrew Dawson are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andrew Dawson, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Andrew Dawson speak about?

    Andrew Dawson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Education, Health and Wellness, TED.
  • Where does Andrew Dawson travel from?

    Andrew Dawson generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Andrew Dawson’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Andrew Dawson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Andrew Dawson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Andrew Dawson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Theatre Director, Performer, Feldenkrais Practitioner & Hand Model

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Andrew Dawson Biography

Andrew Dawson is a theatre director, performer, Feldenkrais practitioner, and hand model. He studied dance with Merce Cunningham in New York and theatre in Paris with Phillipe Gaulier, Monika Pagneux, and Jacques Lecoq.

From 1984 to 1992, Dawson formed Mime Theatre Project with Gavin Robertson. They created the theatre show ‘Thunderbirds F.A.B.’ touring to small venues and eventually performing 6 seasons in London’s West End and two world tours. Andrew has worked with an extraordinary range of theatrical and creative projects with companies such as the RainPan43, Redcape Theatre, the ENO, The MET Opera NYC & The Young Vic.

Dawson created and performs, ‘Space Panorama’ (1987) the story of the Apollo 11 moon landing told with only his hands, ‘Quatre Mains’ (1998) and his award winning solo show ‘Absence and Presence’ (2005). He also created and directed the stage show of ‘Wallace and Gromit’ (1995), ‘Amnesia Curiosa’ for Rainpan 43 (2008 ), the award winning ‘Pandora 88.’ (2003) and ‘The Idiot Colony’ for Redcape Theatre Company (2008).

Dawson made his choreographic debut with ‘Dr. Atomic,’ an opera by John Adams at the New York MET and English National Opera. In 2010, he choreographed ‘The Pearl Fishers’ also for ENO. In 2005 he was awarded a research grant from the Wellcome Trust, London. ‘The Process of Portrayal’ explored neurological impairment through motor neuron disease and spinal cord injury. In 2010 he was awarded a subsequent Arts award from The Wellcome Trust to create ‘The Articulate Hand’ which recently received its US première at the World Science Festival in New York.

In addition, Dawson is a Feldenkrais practitioner and Hatha yoga teacher, reflecting his curiosity into the physical body, mindfulness and movement.

Andrew Dawson Videos

  • Andrew Dawson at TEDMED 2011
    Dawson, a performance artist, portrays the experience of one man's loss of proprioception, a sense of where our bodies are in space, and how he...
  • Andrew Dawson - Q&A at TEDMED 2011
    The performance artist talks about his powerful work, "The Articulate Hand," and finding grace and power in the movements of those living with...
  • The Articulate Hand with Andrew Dawson
    Andrew is a director, performer, Feldenkrais practitioner and hand model. Here, before his performance at Wellcome Collection, he talks us through...

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FAQs on booking Andrew Dawson

  • How do I book Andrew Dawson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Andrew Dawson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Andrew Dawson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Andrew Dawson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Andrew Dawson

    Speaking fees for Andrew Dawson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Andrew Dawson are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andrew Dawson, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Andrew Dawson speak about?

    Andrew Dawson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Education, Health and Wellness, TED.
  • Where does Andrew Dawson travel from?

    Andrew Dawson generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Andrew Dawson’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Andrew Dawson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Andrew Dawson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Andrew Dawson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Andrew Dawson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Andrew Dawson for your event is available upon request. Andrew Dawson generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jonathan Glass, Rudolph E. Tanzi, Tal Golesworthy, Bart Knols and Siddharthan Chandran. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Andrew Dawson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Andrew Dawson Speaker Videos

  • Andrew Dawson at TEDMED 2011
    Dawson, a performance artist, portrays the experience of one man's loss of proprioception, a sense of where our bodies are in space, and how he learned to think about movement again.
    Andrew Dawson - Q&A at TEDMED 2011
    The performance artist talks about his powerful work, "The Articulate Hand," and finding grace and power in the movements of those living with physical disabilities.
  • The Articulate Hand with Andrew Dawson
    Andrew is a director, performer, Feldenkrais practitioner and hand model. Here, before his performance at Wellcome Collection, he talks us through his work and inspiration, and the unique nature of...

Andrew Dawson News

  • Andrew Dawson on taking risks with Chekhov

    Did you know that Chekhov was a doctor? Or that he undertook a death-defying journey across Siberia to visit a penal colony on Sakhalin Island? Neither did we. As part of risk week, Andrew Dawson talks us through making his theatre piece about Chekhov’s voyage, from applying for funding to a frightening first performance..

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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