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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Artistic image of two male dancers in motion, their silhouettes overlapping in warm red and purple tones. At the center, the same two dancers hold each other tenderly, suggesting intimacy and emotion against a softly blended background.
Two male dancers on all fours face each other on stage, leaning forward and shouting into each other’s faces. One wears a light patterned shirt with dark trousers, the other a blue shirt with beige trousers, both illuminated by warm stage lighting on a dark reflective floor.
Two male dancers perform a lift on stage. One dancer, standing barefoot, supports the other horizontally across his body, holding him close in a strong yet tender embrace. They wear light, casual clothing, illuminated by warm stage lighting against a dark background.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

What songs may do...

This contemporary dance duet celebrates love in all its diversity. Intense, poetic and emotional, the piece
examines and exposes the fractured relationship of a once romantic couple as they delve into their
past in an attempt to rebuild their future together. Through Nina Simone’s music, the piece shines a
light on our deep-rooted connection to memories through music and proposes the power of what songs may (actually) do.

★★★★★"This dance piece is not one to miss! Simply wow" One4review

★★★★ "Geffré clearly knows what songs can do" The Guardian 

★★★★ "The work is filled with memorable images" The Stage

★★★★ "What Songs May Do... is a very touching experience" Bachtrack

"This is dance at its best: musical, intelligent, well-crafted and moving…” British Theatre Guide

Presented by: Rendez-Vous dance

England-based Rendez-Vous Dance creates bold, inclusive productions celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories with universal resonance. Founded in 2021 by award-winning choreographer Mathieu Geffré, Rendez-Vous dance has quickly become one of the UK’s most exciting touring dance companies. Its debut work What songs may do... toured multiple venues, earning multiple awards including Best Choreography at the 2023 Cormac Richards and Pink Prince Theatre Review of the Year and a place in The Guardian’s Top 10 Dance Productions of 2024. The company’s latest show The Monocle captivated audiences across the UK, from sold-out performances at Northern Stage (Newcastle) to Wilton’s Music Hall (London). Rendez-Vous dance champions visibility, diversity, and connection through powerful storytelling in dance.
Dance • Contemporary
United Kingdom • Australian Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: No
Target audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)
Sexual References: Occasional, Mild
Nudity Level: Occasional, Mild
Smoke Effects

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Rendez-Vous dance

England-based Rendez-Vous Dance creates bold, inclusive productions celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories with universal resonance. Founded in 2021 by award-winning choreographer Mathieu Geffré, Rendez-Vous dance has quickly become one of the UK’s most exciting touring dance companies. Its debut work What songs may do... toured multiple venues, earning multiple awards including Best Choreography at the 2023 Cormac Richards and Pink Prince Theatre Review of the Year and a place in The Guardian’s Top 10 Dance Productions of 2024. The company’s latest show The Monocle captivated audiences across the UK, from sold-out performances at Northern Stage (Newcastle) to Wilton’s Music Hall (London). Rendez-Vous dance champions visibility, diversity, and connection through powerful storytelling in dance.