Mimbre > Falling Up
Falling Up is a physical tale of 4 women’s physicality, 4 real stories about 4 real bodies. Athlete, Performer or Model, there is no such thing as a perfect body, but each one is extraordinary. From the UK’s premier all female street theatre company Falling Up celebrates the beautiful reality of every body and what we’re capable of. A Hat Fair co-commission www.mimbre.co.uk
PanGottic > Thingamabob
Inspired by the famous Heath Robinson Contraptions and Rube Goldberg Machines, Thingamabob is a spectacle which brings a ball slinging, self exploding contraption to mesmerising life. Using a mixture of circus, invention and comedy and presented with PanGottic’s charm and wit, Thingamabob captivates the audience right up until the moment the machine animates itself, its inventor and its audience. A Hat Fair cocommission. www.pangottic.com
Hampshire Dance presents a brand new urban dance piece which will be performed by the talented local young dancers of Most Wanted at the Torch Relay event in Portsmouth on Sunday 15 July. As the crew travels to Winchester this is your chance to see a sneaky preview of their exciting performance.
Kate Wright > Ding Dong Yvonne Calling
Ding Dong, Meet Yvonne! An Aussie beautician on a Mission! A combination of circus and comedy served up with a good dollop of cheese, this is one Australian story not to be missed as Yvonne launches a new range of cosmetics ‘ManVon’, make up...for him, full of hula hoop, juggling, bad magic and ridiculous humour. www.katewright. com.au/ dingdong.html
> Creative Dance and Movement workshop for young children and their parent/guardians A fun and inspiring creative movement workshop including song, props and exploring the magical and wonderful world of words and letters. Let your child journey into language through music, movement and creativity! The workshop will give parents ideas to do at home as well as support your child’s development in movement.
Ragroof Theatre Company > Ragroof Tea Dance
Most Wanted
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Peek-a- Boo Moves
Park Bench Dance Theatre > Wait for the Beginning
‘Wait for the Beginning’ is a charming and light-hearted piece which looks at the relationship between two women and their struggle for independence and courage. This playful dance is set in the 1950s and is performed on and around a park bench. Each different location adds a new dimension to the performance.
Ragroof Theatre hosts a stylish afternoon tea dance for all ages and levels of experience. Come and trip the light fantastic to the sounds of the roaring ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s and experience the glamorous heyday of ballroom dance, with a dash of luscious Latin and scintillating swing. Enjoy Ragroof’s glamorous dancing couples perform beautiful dance displays. Show off your skills, learn new moves or join in with instant dance classes for absolute beginners. With DJ Desert Ivan Discs spinning tunes for discerning dancers. www.ragrooftheatre.co.uk