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Sarah Johnston

@dancingjohnston

Choreographer/Movement Director

 UK & Ireland
Joined November 2012
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“Puttin’ On the Ritz” done in the spirit of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein via Sarah Johnson’s continuously witty choreography is a highlight of Frankenstein’s Monster is Drunk and The Sheep Have All Jumped the Fences” ❤️ @59E59 @OriginTheatre1 theaterscene.org/2023/01/fra…
Frankenstein's Monster Is Drunk - Big Telly Theatre Company

Frankenstein's Monster Is Drunk - Big Telly Theatre Company

A vivacious quartet portray the famous Monster and a multitude of zanies in this amusing continuation that’s been given a snappy small-scale presentation.

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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice @cahootsni collaborating with a talented creative team to create this magical show #movementdirector #Belfast #storytelling
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Opening Night I’m delighted to have worked on this one! Darren’s marrying an AI, Susan’s up the walls and Ronnie’s away with the fairies!Is it real love… or has the groom been groomed? 📅 21 Oct – 1 Nov
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🎭 @bigtellyni Part of Belfast International Arts Festival
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The Faerie Thorn 2017 production @themacbelfast gave me the chance to explore a really unique physical world & the strange unworldly qualities that made ‘The Faerie Thorn’ so special 🎬 Zoe Seaton 🎶Garth McConaghie 📘The Faerie Thorn and other stories’ by writer Jane Talbot
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Delighted to be back on the Faculty at Mountview (Belfast Campus) teaching Jazz Technique on the CertHE course @TheMACBelfast
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I Was the Voice of Gerry Adams As Movement Director on this I loved the process about finding the rhythm between what is spoken and what is physical allowing movement to enhance the storytelling and become an integral part of the world of the show #belfast #movement #comedy
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Please support this important campaign: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/s… via @megaphoneuk
Save the Arts: Letter of No Confidence in Communities Minister...

Save the Arts: Letter of No Confidence in Communities Minister...

Gordon Lyons was appointed Communities Minister – a role which covers arts and culture – in February 2024.    The Arts Council Northern Ireland provided a 10-year plan for the arts between...

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I’m incredibly honoured to have won and received a NODA Award for Outstanding Youth Show Choreographer for the 2025 production of Sweeney Todd A huge thank you to the cast who trusted me, supported me and brought the movement to life I’m grateful to NODA for this recognition.
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Theatre Review: I was the voice of Gerry Adams lovebelfast.co.uk/theatre-re…
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Cahoots@CahootsNI11 Dec 2025
We were SO excited to spot The Secret Bookshop in @BelTel this morning!! 😱❄️ Don't miss out, come and be part of the magic - Limited tickets left, BOOK NOW: tinyurl.com/mvn3euc8
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@BelTel11 Dec 2025
New theatre experience brings the drama to shopping centre belfasttelegraph.co.uk/enter… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/enter…
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I’ve had a wonderful time choreographing 🌱Jack and The Beanstalk 🌱 at Waterfront Studio, Belfast ❤️ It’s been a joy to work with such a fabulous cast ❤️
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Alan in Belfast (Alan Meban) (@alaninbelfast) profile pictureAlan in Belfast (Alan Meban)@alaninbelfast3 Nov 2025
REVIEW – Faust-ish – is a deal with the devil the only way out of this politician’s #CashForMash scandal? (@BigTellyNI in @LyricBelfast as part of @BelfastFestival until Sunday 9 November) #BIAF25 alaninbelfast.blogspot.com/2…
A man bearing an evil grin leans on top of a wooden table looking towards a woman dressed in a red suit and satin blouse. Behind them are two other actors.

ALT A man bearing an evil grin leans on top of a wooden table looking towards a woman dressed in a red suit and satin blouse. Behind them are two other actors.

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Next Project: ✨WORLD PREMIERE✨ Faust-ish by Nicola McCartney Always a joy to work as a Creative @big_tellyni 🙌 📍 The Lyric Theatre, Belfast 🗓️ 29th Oct – 9th Nov 2025 🎟️ Link in BIO 📷Neil Harrison
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🎭SWEENEY TODD DRESS REHEARSAL I’ve had the best time working with a fantastic Cast and Creative Team at The Avenue Arts Academy. #movementdirector #belfast #musicaltheatre #sing #dance #act
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We’re loving the talent from the avenue of arts academy performing as part of our programme for A Night to Remember
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REVIEW – The Worst Café in the World – à la carte comedy theatre (@BigTellyNI at @CQAF until Monday 6 May) #cqaf24 alaninbelfast.blogspot.com/2…
A partial photograph of the menu from The Worst Cafe in the World. Light Bites of Humble Pie, Club Sandwich and Meatloaf are on offer, as well as some Sharing Platters (marked as Chef's Selection) like a Lover's Dream.

ALT A partial photograph of the menu from The Worst Cafe in the World. Light Bites of Humble Pie, Club Sandwich and Meatloaf are on offer, as well as some Sharing Platters (marked as Chef's Selection) like a Lover's Dream.

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Roll up roll up, last day of #WorstCafe "the theatrical version of close magic" @alaninbelfast "much needed escapism in a broken world" audience member Just pop in or book here cqaf.com/the-worst-cafe-in-t…
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Sneak peek 👀 of The Worst Cafe in The World @BigTellyNI Two more days of service left. #movement
Cathedral1/4ArtsFest (@Cqaf) profile pictureCathedral1/4ArtsFest@Cqaf4 May 2024
#DayThree of the 24th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival... Not a bad Saturday altogether! #MayDay #Belfast #Festival
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Had a fun time in rehearsals this afternoon with this gang 🤩❤️
Big Telly Theatre Company (@BigTellyNI) profile pictureBig Telly Theatre Company@BigTellyNI29 Apr 2024
We're cooking up a storm, a story, a song and a sausage roll with this AMAZING bunch of artists for The Worst Cafe in The World (Belfast) Meet your waiters: Cat Barter Kealan McAllister Vicky Allen Michael Johnston 📅4th/5th/6th May as part of @Cqaf 🎟️cqaf.com/the-worst-cafe-in-t…
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We're celebrating #InternationalDanceDay 🕺🏾💃🏻 When you dance it can have many benefits for your physical health particularly with Parkinson's. Geraldine talks to us about the impact dance has had on her symptoms. Click to find your local group 👉🏽 bit.ly/3Wij8NE
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