Television In 2005, Danino-Holt was a
Nickelodeon presenter in
Israel. In 2007, he gave Israel's votes during the
Eurovision Song Contest in
Helsinki, and during the same week hosted a special show dedicated to the song contest on
IBA. In 2008 Danino-Holt moved to
London and hosted Switched On for
MTV Europe. Located in the Jaffa Flea Market, it serves as a platform for independent, experimental stage-art performances and has received critical acclaim for its innovative productions. Danino-Holt formalized his independent theatre-making into "Jason Danino-Holt Company" in 2019, expanding his artistic vision internationally. His work blends
confessional storytelling with
immersive theater, focusing on
queer identity,
autobiography, and
vulnerability.
Notable works •
Shanti & Martin (2010) – A
documentary exploring a complex mother-son relationship, premiered at the
DocAviv Festival. •
Hamutz (2013) – A modern
Greek/South Tel Aviv tragedy about a
sex worker at the brink of death, confronting human despair and fleeting moments of compassion. Premiered with support from
Mifal HaPais. •
Not Letting It In (2015) – A confessional performance exploring vulnerability and storytelling, performed internationally in multiple formats. The show has been staged in various locations worldwide, including Tel Aviv, Berlin,
Athens,
Paris,
Munich, and the
United States. The format of the show has evolved over time, with durations ranging from two hours to 24-hour marathon performances featuring rotating casts and audience engagement. •
He Came to Berlin to Die (2017) – A
multidisciplinary performance exploring
Berlin’s mythos through personal and historical narratives. Developed at
Akademie der Künste, Berlin, in collaboration with
Gesher Theatre. •
Y&Y1Y (2019) – A performance installation where site-specific questions were inscribed on the floor with silver
duct tape, inviting public interaction. Premiered at
Mishkan Museum of Art,
Ein Harod. •
Cleansed (2020) – A text-based exhibition-performance at
Indie Photography Group Gallery, inspired by
Sarah Kane’s
Cleansed, featuring silk-printed text on white underwear as wearable performance pieces. •
Monogamy Kills (2021) – A
solo exhibition blending performance,
visual art, and branding, interrogating the
male gaze and
consumerism, staged at
Alfred Gallery. •
Name Drop (2022) – A theatrical work at
Cameri Theatre examining personal experiences through music. •
HD (2023) – A devised theatre project featuring
transgender non-actors, produced by
Paramount Studios. •
Marcel (2024) – An adult puppet theatre musical, co-created with Meital Raz, that explores dreams, aging, and creative obsession. Premiered at the
Jerusalem Comedy Festival, where it won Best Production & Best Direction awards. Ongoing performances at HABAIT Theatre. == Awards, grants, and fellowships ==