“A DANDY DAY AT THE DING HOTEL”
A SCHOOL SHOW WITH HEART, HUMOUR AND RESILIENCE
Step into the whimsical world of the Ding Hotel, where surprises and laughter are around every corner! Daniel Oldaker, known as Dandyman, brings his celebrated circus, theater, and physical comedy skills to schools in a show designed to inspire, empower, and entertain.
With a Diploma in New Circus and over 20 years of experience performing and teaching circus at more than 50 schools around Australia, Daniel has a proven record of engaging and uplifting students. While his primary focus is touring large theatre shows worldwide, he is passionate about giving back to communities by offering these school programs at reduced rates when he’s in the region.
Drawing on his own experiences with challenges like bullying, Daniel uses the chaotic charm of the Ding Hotel—glitchy computer check-ins, magical cases that won’t behave, and juggling mayhem—to teach students how to face the unexpected, overcome fears, and build confidence.
“A Dandy Day at the Ding Hotel” isn’t just a performance—it’s an interactive adventure. Students participate in Q&A sessions, explore circus skills, and enjoy fun, engaging challenges that build resilience and self-belief through laughter and playful exploration.
Step into the whimsical world of the Ding Hotel, where surprises and laughter are around every corner! Daniel Oldaker, known as Dandyman, brings his celebrated circus, theater, and physical comedy skills to schools in a show designed to inspire, empower, and entertain.
With a Diploma in New Circus and over 20 years of experience performing and teaching circus at more than 50 schools around Australia, Daniel has a proven record of engaging and uplifting students. While his primary focus is touring large theatre shows worldwide, he is passionate about giving back to communities by offering these school programs at reduced rates when he’s in the region.
Drawing on his own experiences with challenges like bullying, Daniel uses the chaotic charm of the Ding Hotel—glitchy computer check-ins, magical cases that won’t behave, and juggling mayhem—to teach students how to face the unexpected, overcome fears, and build confidence.
“A Dandy Day at the Ding Hotel” isn’t just a performance—it’s an interactive adventure. Students participate in Q&A sessions, explore circus skills, and enjoy fun, engaging challenges that build resilience and self-belief through laughter and playful exploration.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN:
* How to embrace mistakes and turn setbacks into opportunities.
* Practical strategies for overcoming fear and anxiety in daily life.
* The importance of teamwork, empathy, and helping others.
* How creativity and play can boost confidence and problem-solving skills.
* Resilience: staying positive and adaptable when things don’t go as planned.
* That laughter and joy are powerful tools for self-belief and connection.
* How to embrace mistakes and turn setbacks into opportunities.
* Practical strategies for overcoming fear and anxiety in daily life.
* The importance of teamwork, empathy, and helping others.
* How creativity and play can boost confidence and problem-solving skills.
* Resilience: staying positive and adaptable when things don’t go as planned.
* That laughter and joy are powerful tools for self-belief and connection.
CIRCUS & MAGIC WORKSHOP
In addition to the performance, Daniel offers a Circus & Magic Workshop combining juggling, magic, and playful skill-building. Students discover balance, coordination, confidence, and showmanship in an engaging and creative way.
* Available as a stand-alone activity or paired with the performance for a complete package. Bring the Ding Hotel to your school and give your students a memorable, dynamic, and transformative experience—full of humor, skill, and heart.
Empower them to face challenges, embrace the unexpected, and have a truly dandy day.
In addition to the performance, Daniel offers a Circus & Magic Workshop combining juggling, magic, and playful skill-building. Students discover balance, coordination, confidence, and showmanship in an engaging and creative way.
* Available as a stand-alone activity or paired with the performance for a complete package. Bring the Ding Hotel to your school and give your students a memorable, dynamic, and transformative experience—full of humor, skill, and heart.
Empower them to face challenges, embrace the unexpected, and have a truly dandy day.
Technical Requirements
The Ding Hotel is a self-sufficient production, designed to fit smoothly into your school environment with minimal setup.
* AV equipment is supplied by the artist.
* The show can be performed in a school theatre, gym hall, or even outdoors.
* Access to power is preferred, but everything else required for the performance is provided.
This flexibility ensures that your school can enjoy a seamless, professional, and engaging experience without the need for additional technical support.
The Ding Hotel is a self-sufficient production, designed to fit smoothly into your school environment with minimal setup.
* AV equipment is supplied by the artist.
* The show can be performed in a school theatre, gym hall, or even outdoors.
* Access to power is preferred, but everything else required for the performance is provided.
This flexibility ensures that your school can enjoy a seamless, professional, and engaging experience without the need for additional technical support.