an Accident / a Life
This exciting new collaboration between Marc Brew and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui unravels life-changing moments in their lives.
About an Accident / a Life
Sometimes difficult, those moments are explored with and without words, using storytelling, film, music, dance - and a car.
The collaboration's starting point was sharing life stories and key moments of change. For Marc, this was his car accident, where he went from ballet dancer to paraplegic in a split second.
an Accident / a Life follows on from Brew’s notable solos, For Now I am… and Remember When, both critically and publicly celebrated.
“Harrowing beauty and luminous, life-affirming spirit”
The Herald reviews For Now, I am...
Recommended for ages 14+
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Follow us on Facebook and join the What's On Scotland Group!Sponsored Links
Other Events at Tramway
Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.
READ MORE
Rae-Yen Song Solo Exhibition
Tramway presents the most ambitious solo exhibition to date of Glasgow based artist Rae-Yen Song, as they transform Tramway's vast gallery space into a sub-aquatic world!
READ MORE
Scottish Ballet presents Wee Nutcracker
Enchanting characters are performed by Scottish Ballet's dancers in the Wee Nutcracker, a specially adapted version of the beloved festive ballet at Tramway!
READ MOREScottish Ballet: Wee Nutcracker Workshops
Led by Scottish Ballet's expert engagement artists, this fun-filled session brings their Wee Nutcracker to life through imaginative storytelling and creative movement.
READ MORE
Mec Lir with Astro Bloc
Following their euphoric Barrowlands debut in 2025, Mec Lir return to Celtic Connections to raise the roof once more - as only they can!
READ MORE
Orchestra Baobab and Support
Grab your tickets and swap frosty streets for funky beats with this deep dive into the soul of Senegal!
READ MORE
musicALL X Indepen-dance: A Celebration of Inclusive Music and Dance
Having last performed at the festival in 2024, The Fridays, the flagship band from musicALL, return to Celtic Connections with a new show!
READ MORE
Hen Hoose and Lacunas Music Society
The pioneering female and non-binary-led Hen Hoose Collective is back to launche its new album, The Twelve, at Celtic Connections 2026!
READ MORE
Letters to the Future
Join Celtic Connections for this special launch event and be among the first to experience this powerful, boundary-pushing concert.
READ MORE
balletLORENT - Snow White
balletLORENT's family-friendly version of Snow White, for everyone aged 5+, is coming to Tramway on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March!
READ MORE
Tim Key: Loganberry
The hugely popular poet, comedian and actor Tim Key brings his critically acclaimed show Loganberry to Tramway Glasgow on Saturday 28th March as part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival!
READ MORE
Breakin’ Convention
Breakin' Convention is coming to Glasgow in 2026! Prepare to be blown away by high-energy, world-class performances from celebrated poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls.
READ MORESponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Wheels Of Life
Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.
READ MORE
A Kick Up the Arts with Nicola Meighan
Join writer and BBC broadcaster Nicola Meighan for a late lunch live recording of her Scottish arts and culture podcast, A Kick Up The Arts, at The Stand Glasgow!
READ MORE
Broadway Babies
This one is for the musical theatre lovers! Join everyone's favourite Dynamic Duo, Mel & Dean, as they kick off Broadway Babies at Riding Room, Scotland's favourite Queer Cabaret Bar!
READ MORE
Free - Bumper Cabaret Show
Join the Riding Room for their FREE bumper cabaret shows, doors swing open from 7pm with a delectable cocktail range, featuring all of the classics and their very own stable staples!
READ MORE
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Critically acclaimed The Simon & Garfunkel Story returns to the SEC Armadillo on Sunday 30th November... get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!
READ MORE
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Clydebuilt Puppets' Elves and the Shoemaker is a fun adaption of Grimm's tale, with beautiful puppets and, of course, lots of lovely shoes!
READ MORE
Twelfth Night
The Glasgow University Shakespeare Society presents Twelfth Night... come along to this comedy of mistaken identity, love triangles and many, many 80s new wave songs, it's not one to miss!
READ MORE
Ice Dragon
Ice Dragon is a truly immersive and captivating first experience of live performance for babies and children under 6, don't miss it this December at the Theatre Royal Glasgow!
READ MOREFind other events in Glasgow
Sponsored Links