Category: Dance

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Friday 02 May 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Dance  •  Family Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Hidden - 7.30pm - Internationally renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse returns to Theatre Royal Winchester, with its brand-new production Hidden. Thought-provoking and poignant, Hidden explores how, in an increasingly divided world, light can come out of darkness in times of crisis. At the cutting edge of live performance and digital integration, Hidden is a powerful blend of artforms. Gravity-defying choreography, an emotive soundscape and a shape-shifting set combine with ground-breaking projections to create an immersive world on stage. The fearless performers throw, catch and lift each other with immense precision, thrilling audiences with heart-in-the-mouth moments in this action-packed new production. Building on the successes of previous shows, including 2021’ s major hit, Nobody, the production further develops Motionhouse’s distinctive and visceral dance-circus language, where breath taking dance melts effortlessly into thrilling circus feats. A spectacular and unforgettable production. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 03 May 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Dance  •  Family Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Hidden - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Internationally renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse returns to Theatre Royal Winchester, with its brand-new production Hidden. Thought-provoking and poignant, Hidden explores how, in an increasingly divided world, light can come out of darkness in times of crisis. At the cutting edge of live performance and digital integration, Hidden is a powerful blend of artforms. Gravity-defying choreography, an emotive soundscape and a shape-shifting set combine with ground-breaking projections to create an immersive world on stage. The fearless performers throw, catch and lift each other with immense precision, thrilling audiences with heart-in-the-mouth moments in this action-packed new production. Building on the successes of previous shows, including 2021’ s major hit, Nobody, the production further develops Motionhouse’s distinctive and visceral dance-circus language, where breath taking dance melts effortlessly into thrilling circus feats. A spectacular and unforgettable production. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 14 May 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Dance Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Noughties to Now - Andover College Summer Dance Show - 7pm - Andover College Dance course proudly presents Noughties to Now! This dance performance will consist of the most popular music from the past 25 years and will be showcasing the skills learnt on their course. You can choose to join in with their performance by guessing the year of each song in the programme! Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Saturday 17 May 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   Live music  •  Theatre  •  Dance Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  FLAMENCO EXPRESS - 7.30pm - Flamenco Express return to Britain delivering yet another new cargo of raw, heart-wrenching flamenco – with ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo, the massive vocal presence of Antonio El Pola; plus the riveting talent of new guest, Kuky Santiago, a unique master of flamenco suspense, with hypnotic powers over his audience. For over thirty years, Flamenco Express has existed to do justice to the flamenco heritage by finding the best artists available, and allowing them total freedom of expression. The result is a collective experience of freedom and life in an uncertain world. A new emotional and artistic experience every night. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Sunday 25 May 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Theatre  •  Dance Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Swinging at the Cotton Club - 7.30pm - Featuring The Lindy Hop Dance Company and The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra Take a step back into 1920/30s New York City and through the doors of Harlem's hottest nightclub, The Cotton Club! For one night only, Swinging at the Cotton Club celebrates the breathtaking dance and music of the legendary nightclub. Where dancers such as Bojangles Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers lit-up the stage with their breathtaking routines, whilst the music greats of the era, such as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and Ella Fitzgerald, would have had the club swinging. In this show, the exhilarating dance and music of the Cotton Club is recreated by the fabulous Lindy Hop Dance Company, alongside The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra featuring American vocalist Marlene Hill and compere/vocalist Megs Etherington. So brush off your dancing shoes, and get ready to be transported back to a glamorous era of Speakeasies, Flappers, and Lindy Hop, with Swinging at the Cotton Club! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 29 May 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Dance  •  Family Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Far Far Away - 2pm & 7pm - The story follows siblings Jake and Lily as they are swept into fantastical worlds born from Lily's vivid imagination. Along the way, they must face challenges, uncover the strength of their bond, and discover the courage to embrace creativity and confront their fears. A heartfelt and visually stunning tale, Far Far Away celebrates the magic of storytelling, the power of connection, and the joy of dance. An original story written and directed by Ellie Routledge, Far Far Away is a spectacular journey of imagination, adventure, and self-discovery. Featuring 150 talented students from Integr8 Dance, Winchester's leading provider of dance, this vibrant production combines acting, dancing, puppetry, and more. With performers aged 5 to 21 and a stunning blend of dance styles, this show promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 30 May 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Dance  •  Family Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Far Far Away - 2pm & 7pm - The story follows siblings Jake and Lily as they are swept into fantastical worlds born from Lily's vivid imagination. Along the way, they must face challenges, uncover the strength of their bond, and discover the courage to embrace creativity and confront their fears. A heartfelt and visually stunning tale, Far Far Away celebrates the magic of storytelling, the power of connection, and the joy of dance. An original story written and directed by Ellie Routledge, Far Far Away is a spectacular journey of imagination, adventure, and self-discovery. Featuring 150 talented students from Integr8 Dance, Winchester's leading provider of dance, this vibrant production combines acting, dancing, puppetry, and more. With performers aged 5 to 21 and a stunning blend of dance styles, this show promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 04 June 2025 Venue:  Wonston Arms     map   Live music  •  Dance Address:   Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone:  07909 993388 Event:  Winchester Morris Men Dancing & Beers - 8.45pm - a traditional dance of night outside the pub in the village Lane once again this year. Always a great highlight of the summer super fun lots of laughs and loads of Willow whacking. Venue's website:  linktr.ee/Thewonston Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thewonston

 

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