Lyre Liar by Liam Francis Dance Company

Liam Francis Dance Company returns to The Place with Lyre Liar due to popular demand, following its sold-out UK premiere in 2025.

Conceived and performed by Liam Francis, Lyre Liar traces his journey through dance with excerpts from works by Merce Cunningham, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Kate Prince. With vulnerability and wit, the piece demystifies the life of a dancer, unpacking shifting identities, the toll it takes, and the questions it leaves behind.

Lyre Liar offers an intimate encounter with embedded dance history, as performance and reflection unfold side by side. After the performance, Liam Francis will return to the stage for a conversation with Ben Duke, Artistic Director of Lost Dog, Affiliate Artist at The Place, and mentor for Lyre Liar. This discussion will delve into the themes within the piece and Liam's creative process.