diff --git a/dapper/__init__.py b/dapper/__init__.py
index 022cec2a..388921a7 100644
--- a/dapper/__init__.py
+++ b/dapper/__init__.py
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 .. include:: ./README.md
 """
 
-__version__ = "1.5.1"
+__version__ = "1.6.0"
 
 # A parsimonious list of imports used in the examples
 from .dpr_config import rc