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Dame Arlene Phillips DBE

Patron

Honoured as a DBE for her services to dance and charity, Arlene Phillips has become a household name, known for creating the provocative and revolutionary dance group Hot Gossip in the 70s and working with stars from film, TV and theatre. Her work includes choreographing hit West End and Broadway musicals, Hollywood films, and iconic music videos, through to her television work as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing and presenter.

“I’m thrilled and excited to be a patron of Gecko. It’s exciting theatre than combines dance with extraordinary music and soundscapes and a unique and strange storytelling style that draws you in. I’ve loved Gecko from the first moment I saw the company perform, and have the utmost admiration for Amit and the company.”