MO V I NG YOU E A S T L E I G H
SPRING 2017
WELCOME moving you Welcome to our new season and new look brochure, capturing the spirit and energy of spring! As we say farewell to 2016’s 20th birthday celebrations we look forward to the future to imagine what’s next! One thing is certain, our commitment to bringing you the most current new dance, theatre, circus and comedy will continue. This spring sees the return of Shobana Jeyasingh Dance with the dynamic, arresting duet Material Men redux accompanied by live music from the Smith Quartet – what a treat! We welcome ‘funny, heart-breaking and human’ Vamos Theatre with The Best Thing – a nostalgic, bitter sweet look at the swinging sixties. To delight your senses and entertain the whole family, we are thrilled to be presenting The Hogwallops from Lost in Translation as our circus and aerial programme continues to go from strength-to-strength.
We are very proud to be profiling our current Associate Artists this season with New Year treat The Nature of Forgetting by Theatre Re – a swell of live music, physical theatre and poignant storytelling about what it means to forget. Young emerging dance voice James Finnemore will present his beautiful and sensitive BLOOM taking us to an other-worldly place. There are a host of opportunities to get involved in our programme – come and meet the artists at pre and post-show talks, watch artists in action at Open Space, take up our ‘Beyond the Stage’ offer and take a look at all of the classes we have on offer. We are looking forward to Moving You.
Sacha Lee ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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FRONT COVER: Shobana Jeyasingh Dance presents Material Men redux. Image © Chris Nash
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Image: CJames Cousins Dance – Rosalind © David Foulkes
OPEN SPACE The Point’s Creation Space offers artists 24 hour access to a beautiful, light-filled, doubleheight, sprung floor rehearsal space with accommodation. It is the jewel in our crown!
We invite you to join us in our Creation Space as part of our Open Space series:
Each week we welcome some of the most exciting companies to test new ideas, take risks and break new ground in this amazing facility. This season we’re delighted to open the doors again and are featuring some of the best dance artists in the UK.
Friday 3rd February 11.30am Rosie Heafford, Second Hand Dance (Family Dance)
Each artist or company will share something different with you; from work-in-progress to a discussion about their residency, to elements of performance, each week will be a different Open Space.
Friday 27th January 4pm Stopgap Dance Company (Integrated Dance)
Thursday 9th February 4pm Theo Clinkard (Dance) Friday 17th February 4pm James Cousins (Dance) Friday 17th March 4pm Acrojou (Outdoor Arts) Friday 24th March 4pm James Finnemore (Dance) www.thecreationspace.co.uk
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
FRIDAY 6TH JANUARY 7.30PM
8+ THEATRE RE PRESENTS
THE NATURE OF FORGETTING PREVIEW PERFORMANCE
“Superb… Full of fear and tenderness” - HHHH THE STAGE (ON BLIND MAN’S SONG)
Tom is 55, today. As he dresses for his party, tangled threads of disappearing memories spark him into life and unravel a tale of friendship, love and guilt.
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
www.retheatre.com TICKETS
£5
FREE POST-SHOW TALK
Image: Richard Davenport
To forget is to be unable to remember. It implies the loss of accessibility to a memory, however it does not necessarily mean that the information is lost.
THURSDAY 2ND MARCH 7.30PM
12+ SHOBANA JEYASINGH DANCE PRESENTS
MATERIAL MEN REDUX
Image – Chris Nash
Material Men redux features two artists of the Indian diaspora, both of whom chose to pursue different dance styles – classical Indian and hip hop. These contrasting styles, as well as similarities of origin, are the starting points for this dynamic exploration of rhythm, location and shared history. Features a score by composer Elena Kats-Chernin performed live by The Smith Quartet.
“...marvellously intense…” - THE GUARDIAN www.shobanajeyasingh.co.uk This performance will feature a very special curtain raiser commission created by the Company for Hampshire Youth Dance Company. TICKETS
£14 · £12CONC · £10STUDENT GROUPS FREE POST-SHOW TALK THALI PRE-SHOW MEAL (see page 15 for details)
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TUESDAY 28TH MARCH 7.30PM
16+ JAMES FINNEMORE PRESENTS
BLOOM
PREVIEW PERFORMANCE
A group of travellers. Strangers; nameless and defined solely by their occupation. Yet somehow intertwined. And there is something else… something in the air that is fully present, and yet never known… Visually mesmeric and aurally hypnotic, Bloom combines the haunting beats of an originally composed soundscore with intricate, gestural movement to explore humans’ fear of unknown against an ever changing physical world.
www.jamesfinnemore.co.uk TICKETS
£10 £8
· CONC FREE POST-SHOW TALK
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Image – Danilo Moroni
“Finnemore is a choreographer to watch” JUDITH MACKRELL, THE GUARDIAN
TUESDAY 25TH APRIL 7.30PM
11+ 2FACED DANCE PRESENTS
RUN
Fight or flight? There is always a choice. A gritty and explosive triple bill from the award winning and physically adventurous 2Faced Dance Company. Featuring three exhilarating commissions by world class choreographers Tamsin Fitzgerald, Lenka Vagnerová and newcomer Rebecca Evans, RUN explores the darker side of humanity, through an explosion of movement, theatre and design. “Packed with driving physicality…Remarkable grace and fluidity” - DANCING TIMES www.2faceddance.co.uk TICKETS
£14 · £12CONC · £10STUDENT GROUPS BEYOND THE STAGE TICKETS £25
Image: Chris Nash
This exclusive opportunity gives you the best seats in the house plus the chance to meet the company over a glass of wine and canapés following the show. Limited availability.
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
SATURDAY 8TH APRIL 2.30PM
ALL AGES
LOST IN TRANSLATION CIRCUS PRESENTS
THE HOGWALLOPS Meet The Hogwallops, a family unlike all others……… Every day activities are extreme! Dressing is a game of flying aerial wardrobe antics, and meal times are a nerve-wracking display of juggling food and crockery! Inspired by Roahl Dahl’s The Twits, thrilling circus blends seamlessly with comedy, juggling, theatrical storytelling and thrills. “… the best of the combination of theatre and circus…colourful, funny and suitable for all ages” - HHHH BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE www.litcircus.com TICKETS
SPECIAL FAMILY OFFER*
£40
FOUR TICKETS FOR *FOR TWO ADULTS AND TWO CHILDREN UNDER 12
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Image: © Mark Robson, Inept Gravity
£14 · £12CONC
FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM
12+ VAMOS THEATRE IN A CO-COMMISSION WITH LONDON INTERNATIONAL MIME FESTIVAL
THE BEST THING A swinging sixties story from the UK’s leading full mask theatre company It’s 1966. The record player is on, her hair’s bobbed and eye-lashes curled: for seventeen year old Susan, life is an adventure waiting to begin. Step into the wordless world of Vamos Theatre for this bitter-sweet story of broken hearts, 45s and beehives, where sexual revolution proves a rocky path to tread. “simply beautiful” - HHHHH WHAT’S ON STAGE www.vamostheatre.co.uk TICKETS
£14 · £12CONC £8STUDENT GROUPS
Image: Graeme Braidwood and alienpen
ACCESSIBLE TO HEARING AND DEAF AUDIENCES FREE AUDIENCE CLUB A chance to chat to other audience members about the show. Wine provided!
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FRIDAY 3RD MARCH 6PM AND 8PM
14+ ZEST THEATRE AND HOUSE PRESENTS
THRIVE
Research suggests that roughly half of the British population will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. How do you think you would you cope if it happened to you? A visually stunning new production from Zest Theatre, Thrive follows the journey of three young people whose lives are turned upside down by the sudden death of a friend. Join them as they work through their pain, remember the good (and bad) times, and ultimately try to grow from their experience. “A brave, honest and relatable story” - HHHH EVERYTHING THEATRE “Enchanting” - A YOUNGER THEATRE www.zesttheatre.com TICKETS
£14 · £12CONC £8STUDENT GROUPS
Image: Phil Crow
CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND EMOTIONAL THEMES
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TUESDAY 14TH MARCH 7.30PM
ALL AGES
THE POINT AND GOBBLEDEGOOK THEATRE PRESENTS
SLIDESHOW
Associate Artist Lorna Rees returns this season to host Slideshow where you, the people, have a chance to share your brilliant adventures, interests, hobbies, facts, whatever you want! You will have 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide to get your story across. Using this Japanese Pecha Kucha method Lorna will invite some special guests to share their own short slideshows. Expect an evening of exotic adventures, surprising passions and holiday snaps. If you would like to take the stage and get involved, please email sacha.lee@eastleigh.gov.uk for more information. www.gobbledegooktheatre.com TICKETS
Image: Brendan Buesnel
£5
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
TUESDAY 21ST MARCH 11AM & 1.30PM
13+ FROZEN LIGHT IN ASSOCIATION WITH NEW WOLSEY THEATRE, IPSWICH PRESENTS
HOME
A TALE OF UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIP
Scarlet and Olive must learn how to survive and create a future together in an environment that is full of surprises. Will the stars shine on this unexpected friendship? And how will they face the challenges that lie ahead?
“Magical” - THE HERALD SCOTLAND HHHH (ON THE FOREST) www.frozenlighttheatre.com TICKETS
£10
AUDIENCES WITH PROFOUND AND MULTIPLE LEARNING DISABILITIES
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
Image: JMA Photography
Exploring a new and unknown world, Home immerses audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in a multi-sensory story of discovery.
SATURDAY 22ND APRIL 2.30PM
4+ MOXIE BRAWL PRESENTS
Image: Roswitha Chesher
WINDIBOPS Volta Flatulence, Caroline Trumpface, Sally Silent But Deadly and Daisy Parphead invite audiences into the Windibops laboratory to investigate flatulence (yes we mean farts) and global warming. Four dancing scientists manoeuvre in this comical, fun world combining high quality dance, humour, strange sounds, smells and amusing characters.
“A rowdy slice of fun” - LONDONDANCE.COM (ON IT STARTED WITH JASON DONOVAN) www.sarahblanc.com TICKETS
£8 · £6CONC SPECIAL FAMILY OFFER FOUR TICKETS FOR
£24 £28
OR FIVE TICKETS FOR
Running time: Performance approx. 50 minutes.
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SATURDAY 18TH MARCH 7.30PM
ALL AGES
THE POINT PRESENTS
DFuse Dance Platform showcases youth and community groups from Eastleigh, Hampshire and across the South East, including The Point Youth Dance Company and Next Step Dance Company.
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This exciting addition to the spring season forms part of The Point’s New Dimension in Dance Programme, celebrating inclusion in dance in the Hampshire region. TICKETS
£9 · £7CONC Image: © Taryn Muller
DFUSE DANCE PLATFORM
Café Bar Join us in the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of our newly refurbished Café Bar and foyer. We specialise in locally sourced, seasonal food at both lunch time and for special events; boasting a selection of fine savoury muffins, homemade cake and quiche served alongside fresh salads and fair-trade Mozzo coffees.
Pre-Comedy Curry AVailable on Wednesday 1st February & Saturday 4th March, from 6.30pm (see pages 16-17)
Choose from our exciting range of homemade curries: Keralan Runner bean (V), Bombay eggs & potato curry (V), Chicken Lahori or Beef Rendang. All our curries come served with rice, flatbread, chutney & raita. Price: £12 (includes a selected bottled beer, cider, soft drink or small glass of house wine)
Thali Tapas
Image: © Kernick ???????
Available on Thursday 2nd March, from 6pm (see page 5)
A selection of food from across South-Asia, served tapas style. Price: £10 for 3 dishes or £15 for 5 dishes. (both options include a selected bottled beer, cider, soft drink or small glass of house wine) BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
SATURDAY 4TH MARCH 8PM
16+ LAKIN MCCARTHY & MARK THOMAS IN ASSOCIATION WITH WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS
MARK THOMAS: THE RED SHED The third part in a trilogy that started with the multi-award winning shows Bravo Figaro and Cuckooed. A story of strikes, fights, dinner ladies and commies. Crap beer, great beer, burgers and burger slingers. Pickets, placards, friendship, love, history, dreams and above all remembering.
Part theatre, stand up, journalism, activism it’s the story of the battle for hope and the survival of a community in a small wooden shed. “An intense and moving masterpiece…” - HHHHH WHATS ON LONDON TICKETS
£16 · £12CONC PRE-COMEDY CURRY (see page 15 for details)
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
Image: Tracey Moberly
Directed by Joe Douglas
WEDNESDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 8PM
14+
JONATHAN PIE: LIVE
WITH SUPPORT FROM ANDREW DOYLE
Jonathan Pie is a respected News reporter for a respected News broadcaster but he has a problem. He has several problems. He hates his job. He hates his colleagues. But mainly he hates the f**king News. Join him as he hilariously reveals the truth behind recent News events both home and abroad and his own meteoric rise to mediocrity... *Warning: may contain some f**king strong language. TICKETS
£18.50 · £15CONC PRE-COMEDY CURRY (see page 15 for details)
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SPRING FILMS MONDAY 23RD JANUARY 1PM & 7.30PM
I, DANIEL BLAKE 15
Master Director Ken Loach returns with a thought-provoking depiction of Britain’s benefits system with Dave Johns as Daniel Blake, an elderly man recovering from illness forced to look for work to receive support from the government. With cutthroat realism and moving performances from all involved, this is a moving exploration of the country’s current climate.
MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 1PM & 7.30PM
A STREET CAT NAMED BOB 12A
In this extraordinary true story, recovering drug addict James Bowen befriends a homeless cat, changing both of their lives forever. Based on Bowen’s best-selling novel of the same name and starring Luke Treadaway, this is guaranteed to warm your heart.
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SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY 10AM & 2PM
TROLLS
U
SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 10AM & 2PM
MOANA
PG
This colourful family film, inspired by the popular children’s toy, is perfect movie fun for all. With an all-star voice cast including Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick and James Corden, and a brilliant number one soundtrack, you’re invited on a journey of new beginnings this spring.
In this lavish Disney animation brave young Moana embarks on an adventure of a lifetime to save her people. On her journey she meets eccentric demigod Maui – voiced by Dwayne Johnson – and together they sail across the ocean on one truly epic voyage.
MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 1PM & 7.30PM
MONDAY 13TH MARCH 1PM & 7.30PM
A UNITED KINGDOM 12A
A MONSTER CALLS 12A
Rosamund Pike and David Oyelowo star in Amma Asante’s feature, based on the life of Sir Sereste Khama and his wife Ruth Williams Khama. The pair married in the 1940’s; a relationship that rocked the world due to their different ethnicities.
In this moving tale, teenager Conor’s struggles to deal with his mother’s terminal illness and finds support from a kind humanoid yew tree, voiced by Liam Neeson. Based on the comingof-age book of the same name, Felicity Jones and Sigourney Weaver co-star.
WEDNESDAY 19TH APRIL 10AM & 2PM
THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE TBC
Batman goes on a personal journey to find himself and learn the importance of teamwork to save Gotham City from The Joker’s hostile takeover.
THURSDAY 20TH APRIL 10AM & 2PM
SING
TBC
Cheeky koala bear Buster Moon plans to save his failing theatre with a singing competition that he believes will take the world by storm. This allstar animated musical is brilliant entertainment for all ages and features a scorching soundtrack.
ET FILM TICK
£6.50 £5 CONCESSIONS £4 CHILDREN £3 EARLYBIRD SCREENINGS All 10am screening tickets
The Point is delighted that its film programme is supported by local solicitors
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LIVE STREAM FILMS MONDAY 30TH JANUARY 7PM
RSC THE TEMPEST
12A
(ENCORE SCREENING) Simon Russell Beale returns to the RSC after 20 years to play Prospero in this ground-breaking production directed by Artistic Director Gregory Doran. On a distant island a man waits. Robbed of position, power and wealth; left in isolation. But this is no ordinary man, and this no ordinary island… www.rsc.org.uk
THURSDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 7PM
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE AMADEUS 12A (LIVE SCREENING) Music. Power. Jealousy. Lucian Msamati (Luther, Game of Thrones, NT Live: The Comedy of Errors) plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play, broadcast live from the National Theatre, and with live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world – and he’s determined to make a splash… www.ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk
THURSDAY 6TH APRIL 7PM
WEDNESDAY 26TH APRIL 7PM
(ENCORE SCREENING)
(LIVE SCREENING)
A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. So begins a whirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequited love. The nearby households of Olivia and Orsino are overrun with passion. Even Olivia’s upright housekeeper Malvolia is swept up in the madness.
Angus Jackson directs Shakespeare’s epic political tragedy, as the race to claim the empire spirals out of control.
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE TWELFTH NIGHT 12A
Where music is the food of love, and nobody is quite what they seem, anything proves possible. www.ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk
RSC JULIUS CAESAR 12A
Caesar returns from war, allconquering, but mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power… www.rsc.org.uk
AM LIVE STRE ET
FILM TICK
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£12 · £10 CONCESSIONS
ACCESSIBLE CINEMA This spring we are delighted to present three special musical cinema screenings designed for people with Dementia, learning or physical difficulties and their families and carers. Screenings are open to everyone and anyone. Our trained staff will be on hand with a warm welcome. We screen the films with the lights up a little and the sound down a touch in our beautiful auditorium. You are invited to sing along if you wish, or even get up and dance, there are no rules!
TUESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 10.30AM
WEST SIDE STORY PG
This season you’re invited to relive the magic of Robert Wise and Jerome Robbin’s Oscar-winning musical. Following the Sharks and the Jets, this is a tale of gang warfare and forbidden love, set on the tough streets of New York’s upper West Side.
TUESDAY 14TH MARCH 10.30AM
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN U Join Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds in this classic musical comedy that features one of cinemas most infamous song and dance routines. Voted the fifth greatest film of all time, this is the hilarious story of life in Hollywood and one of MGM’s most beloved musicals.
LE ACCESSIB ET FILM TICK
TUESDAY 18TH APRIL 10.30AM
HIGH SOCIETY
U
Grace Kelly must choose her leading man as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and John Lund each vie for her affections. With a toe-tapping jazz score from Louis Armstrong and his band, this is a spirited classic from the Golden age of Hollywood. Kindly supported by Alzheimer’s Society.
£5 (FREE TO CARERS) Ticket price includes a hot drink & biscuit. All screenings include a 20 minute interval.
BOARD GAME CAFÉ 17th January, 21st February & 21st March, 6pm – 10pm Join us at The Point for a free and friendly evening of board games, hosted by Tec Hub Associates and game designers Ben Cooper (Ruddy Vikings) and Adam Carter-Groves (Line). With a delicious menu of home-cooked food and special guest ale available, we have everything you need to delve into a massive multi-player campaign or a quick-fire round of casual gaming. For more information, visit
www.techub-eastleigh.co.uk
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DANCE CLASSES The Spring term for our wide-range of dance classes starts the week commencing 9th January, the second half-term begins week commencing 27st February. With generous support from
EARLY YEARS THURSDAYS 10AM – 10.45AM
TODDLER GROOVES 18-3 MOS
Develop movement, song and rhyme in our creative toddler and parent class, a really fun and friendly session (toddlers and parents).
WEDNESDAYS 1.30PM – 2.15PM
MINI MOVES
THURSDAYS 11.30AM – 12.15PM 3-5
Learn the basics of modern dance with fun movement exercises, imagery and role-play.
BALLET TOTS 3-5
Learn the basics of classical ballet in a fun, relaxed class.
BALLET TUESDAY 3.45PM – 4.45PM THURSDAYS 4PM – 5PM
THURSDAYS 5PM – 6PM
BALLET SENIORS DANCE COMPANY 8-11
BALLET JUNIORS DANCE COMPANY 5-7 A fun class offering the next phase of development for your child in classical ballet.
WEDNESDAYS 10.15AM – 11.30AM
CLASSICAL BALLET Adults
Intermediate level ballet taught in a relaxed stress-free environment. Experience is essential for this energetic class.
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A dynamic class offering structured development for your child in classical ballet.
THURSDAYS 6PM – 7PM
BALLET BEGINNERS
THURSDAYS 7PM – 8PM Adults
A fun class for those with little or no experience.
BALLET Adults INTERMEDIATE The next stage on from beginners to develop your technique, experience required.
TAP
TUESDAYS 7.30PM – 8.30PM
INTERMEDIATE TAP
THURSDAYS 12.15PM – 1.15PM
ADULT TAP
Adults
Keeping the emphasis on fun and enjoyment, this class moves a little faster using more complex steps and rhythms. Experience necessary.
Adults
Learn to tap or improve your skills and build up to a fun termly routine, to all your favourite tunes.
CONTEMPORARY
TUESDAYS 1.30PM – 2.30PM
RÉTROSPECTIF CLASS
TUESDAYS 2.30PM – 3.30PM
Adults
A mature dance company for older adults with a passion to learn how to dance. Sessions focus on contemporary technique and experimenting with your own creativity.
MONDAYS 7PM – 8.30PM (FORTNIGHTLY)
PROFESSIONAL CLASS
Suitable for Dance Professionals, Post and Undergraduate students. Previous dance training necessary.
RÉTROSPECTIF COMPANY
Adults
Rétrospectif Company offers an exciting opportunity for those members interested in creating work for performance platforms.
TUESDAYS 6PM – 7.15PM
WEDNESDAYS
Develop your contemporary dance technique in our vigorous release based class to strengthen, tone and keep fit.
8-18
THE POINT YOUTH ADULT Adults CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY
MONDAYS 1.30PM – 2.45PM
ACCESS
The Point Youth Dance Company is open to all young people aged 8-18 who are serious about taking their dancing to the next level.
FRIDAYS 1.30PM – 2.45PM
MOSAIC DRAMA
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Lively, fun drama session for adults with learning disabilities.
Get creative in our dance and movement session for adults with learning disabilities.
FRIDAYS 5PM – 6PM
SUNDAY 11AM – 4PM
JAJOUKA
NEXT STEPS DANCE COMPANY
14-21
Lively, creative dance and movement session for young people with learning disabilities.
An audition based dance company for young adults with disabilities.
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
MONDAYS 3PM -4.30PM
Adults
Image: Harry Usborne
Image: Matt Bartram
THURSDAYS 2.15PM – 3.45PM
Adults
STARTS FROM THURSDAY 26TH JANUARY
STARTS FROM MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY
DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S
BREATHING SPACE
A social and uplifting movement class designed specifically for the symptoms of Parkinson’s. To ensure quality of experience and for health and safety reasons class sizes are small and prebooking is advisable.
A gentle, relaxing and creative movement session specifically designed for people who suffer from chronic illness.
TICKETS
£3.50 Carers are invited to join in free of charge.
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
TICKETS
£3.50
SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY 9.30AM – 5.30PM
Adults
THE POINT PRESENTS
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING DAY TICKETS
£15
Image: Harry Usborne
Full day pass (includes four sessions of your choice)
£10 Half day pass (includes two sessions) £5 for one session Special lunch offer available on the day
An opportunity to be part of this fun and relaxed day of movement based sessions to promote health and well-being. Choose from an exciting variety of taster sessions including*:
· Meditation · Scaravelli Yoga · Contact Improvisation · Breathing Space (dance for people with chronic health conditions) · Dance for Parkinson’s · Big Sing · Creative Minds for Dementia · Feldenkrais *subject to availability
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SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 10AM-4PM
SATURDAY 11TH MARCH 11AM-4PM
PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL
WITH JAMES COUSINS
WITH WENDY HOUSTOUN
James has been recognised by Time Out Magazine as one of the future faces of dance, called ‘a rising star’ by The Independent and described by Matthew Bourne as ‘one of the UK’s most promising choreographic talents’, winning the inaugural New Adventures Choreographer Award in 2012. As a dancer he has performed in the international tour of Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake and appeared in Joe Wright’s 2012 film Anna Karenina starring Keira Knightley choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaou.
Wendy Houstoun is a director, choreographer and performance maker who has worked with experimental movement and theatre forms since 1980.
£22
DEVELOPMENT DAY
The day with Wendy will provide the participants time to learn experiment and reflect together. The session will include a mixture of movement to warm the body, creative time to chat and develop together and possibly ideas for their own development. The will act as an insight into Wendy’s artistic practice and to give a ‘taste of the way she works’. TICKETS
for one CPD day SPECIAL OFFER: Buy both CPD days for
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£30
Image: James Cousins
DEVELOPMENT DAY
SATURDAY 25TH MARCH 2-6PM
THE POINT PRESENTS
CAFÉ CHOREOGRAPHIQUE
Image: Ceyda Tanc Dance © Amber Tanc
CREATION SPACE Café Choreographique is a studio event to test new performance ideas in front of an invited audience for artists and companies at any stage of their making. The event provides a place for new choreographic work to be shown using the Critical Response Process, which will stimulate a dialogue between the artist and the audience.
Artistic Director, Sacha Lee will be facilitating feedback and dialogue. Artists may also choose to contextualise their work and bring a question to initiate the discussion. Please email kj.mortimer@eastleigh.gov.uk for more information and an application form.
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
8-18
THE POINT YOUTH DANCE The Point Youth Dance Company is open to all young people aged 8-18 who are serious about taking their dancing to the next level. During weekly sessions you will learn contemporary dance technique and phrases of movement and will have the opportunity to choreograph and create your own work.
There are opportunities to represent The Point at local, regional and national dance platforms, participate in exclusive master-class workshops with professional touring companies, and to observe performances and rehearsals with our Associate Artists and professional companies. For more information about Point Youth Dance Company, please contact youthdance@eastleigh.gov.uk 023 80627 804 THE POINT YOUTH DANCE COMPANY END OF TERM SHARING WEDNESDAY 5TH APRIL 7.30PM
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
TICKETS
£4
Image: Gary Munday
STARTING WEDNESDAY 11TH JANUARY
8-21
THE POINT YOUTH THEATRE The Point Youth Theatre is open to all young people aged 8 – 21, giving every one the opportunity to take part in safe, empowering and challenging theatre regardless of age, background or ability. We provide weekly workshops allowing young people to opportunity to express themselves, develop their passion and talent. Together we create exciting, honest and enjoyable productions that stimulate and challenge participants and audiences alike. “One of the best decisions I ever made was sending my daughter to Youth Theatre” To Join and for more information contact youththeatre@eastleigh.gov.uk
Image: James Henderson
Spring term: w/c 9th January to w/c 3rd April TERM COST
£70
BURSARY PLACES AVAILABLE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
FRIDAY 17TH MARCH 7.30PM
MISCAST CABARET The Point’s Creative Learning Team take to the stage alongside members of the Point Youth Theatre to preform scenes and songs from all your favourite shows, the trouble is none of them have been cast correctly… An evening of song and laughter in our Studio Theatre. All proceeds will go to supporting the continuing work of our Youth Theatre. TICKETS
£10
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FEBRUARY - APRIL 10AM – 3PM
SATURDAYS 10AM – 11AM & 11AM – 12AM
14+ STARTS MONDAY 20TH FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY, MONDAY 10TH APRIL, WEDNESDAY 12TH APRIL AND WEDNESDAY 19TH APRIL
5-7
MULTI ARTS
DRAMA CLUB
These fun packed arts days included dance, drama, visual art and music as well as a chance to socialise and make new friends. Please bring a packed lunch and wear comfortable clothes that you are able to move in.
The Point Drama Club is open to children aged between 5 and 7 years old and is the perfect introduction to drama, theatre and performance skills.
For ages 14+ with various disabilities, carers welcome but not essential.
Children attend weekly fun and inspiring workshops run by our experienced Youth Theatre team to create and participate in positive theatrical experiences.
TICKETS
£10
Spring term: w/c 9th January to w/c 3rd April
Carers are invited to join in free of charge.
TERM COST
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£50
COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES The following events are presented and promoted by hirers of The Point. The Point therefore cannot accept responsibility for the content of these events or for production values and performances.
THURSDAY 12TH – SUNDAY 15TH JANUARY THURS 7.30PM, FRI 4.30PM & 8PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM, SUN 10.30AM & 2.30PM MOUNTBATTEN PLAYERS
ALADDIN
Mountbatten Players invite you to join them for their fabulous, oriental, pantomime of Aladdin. Packed with exotic costumes, sensational special effects, lavish sets, laugh-out-loud comedy and maybe even a magic carpet. Aladdin promises to be a traditional fun-for-all-the-family pantomime and don’t forget that we are still the only panto in town with a live professional band. www.mountbattenplayers.co.uk TICKETS
THURSDAY 19TH – SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY 7.30PM SAT MAT 2.30PM SUN MAT 1PM WESTFIELD PRODUCTIONS
CINDERELLA
Poor Cinders, living with two difficult sisters and a wicked Stepmother can’t be easy! All she wishes for is to meet her Prince… well she just might! Westfield Productions brings the traditional family pantomime back to The Point in this enchanting and muchloved tale. Full of toe tapping songs, magical effects and a host of panto jokes, Cinderella will entertain the whole family – you shall go to the ball! TICKETS
£10 · £8.50CONC £8.50
THURSDAY ALL TICKETS
THURS EVE, FRI MAT & SUN AM
SPECIAL GROUP OFFER: BUY TEN TICKETS GET THE 11TH FREE
FRI EVE, SAT & SUN MAT
FREE TASTER SESSION SAT 21ST JANUARY 10AM – 12NOON
£10 · £7.50CONC £12 · £9CONC
A great opportunity to find out what it is like to part of a theatrical group. Open to all ages. www.westfieldproductions.co.uk
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY 7.30PM
SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 7PM
SANARAC (PRODUCTIONS) LTD
BLUE BUTTERFLY DANCE COMPANY
THE FLOYD EFFECT
TOWARD THE DARK SIDE (AND BEYOND) The Floyd Effect is renowned for the remarkable accuracy with which it performs the iconic music of Pink Floyd. Every note that you hear is played and sung by the band, making each concert a genuine ‘live’ experience; powerful, immersive and emotional. Unless you were there the first time round, the music of Pink Floyd was never as real as this. www.thefloydeffect.com TICKETS
SHOWTIME
Blue Butterfly Dance Company is a local dance company which provides fun dance, fitness and musical theatre classes in the local area and in local schools. Showtime is their very first show with all their amazing performers coming together to bring audiences an evening of entertainment. Book tickets and show your support, with all proceeds being donated to The Mayor of Eastleigh Charity Appeal. www.bluebutterflyevent.co.uk
£19.50
WED 8TH – FRI 10TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM UPPER SHIRLEY HIGH
THE LITTLE MERMAID JUNIOR This production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York. It takes place in a magical sea kingdom, where the mermaid Ariel longs to live in the world above. She’ll have to defy her father, escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she’s the girl with the perfect voice.
TICKETS
£8 · £7CHILDREN
TUESDAY 21ST – SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM CENTRESTAGE PRODUCTIONS YOUTH THEATRE
LEGALLY BLONDE
Elle Woods appears to have it all until her boyfriend dumps her so he can get serious about life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her charm to get into Harvard Law. She struggles with peers and professors but with the help of Paulette and Emmett she quickly realises her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
TICKETS
£9 · £6CHILDREN BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
www.cpyt.com TICKETS
£12 · £10CONC
TUESDAY 7TH – SATURDAY 11TH MARCH 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM FOOTLIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE
EVITA
SATURDAY 25TH MARCH 2PM & 6.30PM OAKWOOD ACADEMY OF DANCE
WELCOME TO CHERRY TREE LANE
An amateur youth group production. Following the success of Les Miserables in March 2016, FYT are proud to be debuting Evita on their return to The Point. This is the story of the short ragsto-riches life of Eva Peron, second wife of Argentine President Juan Peron. This acclaimed West End and Broadway show, features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.
Come along and meet the familiar all singing and dancing characters from this happy street, along with one very special person. Be entertained by our amazing students aged from 2 years to adults, who will perform ballet, modern, jazz, cheerleading, tap and musical theatre numbers.
www.eoms.webs.com
www.oakwoodacademyofdance.co.uk
TICKETS · CONC THURSDAY NIGHT OFFER: TWO FULL PRICE TICKETS FOR £25 OR TWO CHILDREN/STUDENTS FOR JUST £15!
£11 · £9.50CONC
FRI 31ST MARCH - SUN 2ND APRIL 7PM SAT & SUN MAT 2PM
THURSDAY 13TH - SATURDAY 15TH APRIL 7PM, THURS & SAT MAT 2PM
JANE MACKINNON SCHOOL OF DANCE
SUE MERRETT SCHOOL OF DANCE
The enchanting tale of Alice has delighted us all for years. Come and share the magic as Alice falls down the rabbit hole, takes tea with the Mad Hatter and plays croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Let us whisk you away to Wonderland with bewitching ballerinas, snappy tappers and many more. Great entertainment for all the family.
Join the talented cast of the Sue Merrett School of Dance as they re-tell the traditional tale of Pinocchio, packed full of surprises. When you wish upon a star dreams really do come true!
£14 £10
ALICE
www.janemackinnon.co.uk TICKETS
£11 · £8CONC
We look forward to welcoming you. TICKETS
WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR
Tickets on sale Monday 9th January 2017 www.suemerrett.com TICKETS
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SATURDAY 29TH APRIL 1.30PM & 6.30PM
FRIDAY 5TH MAY 7.30PM
SPINNERS DANCE STUDIO AND CLASS ACT THEATRE SCHOOL
BA (HONS) PERFORMANCE AT SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
NIGHT AND DAY
The students of Spinners Dance Studio and Class Act Theatre School are back again for their 15th show at The Point. In this show the company will take you on a journey to the Sun and the Moon, through Light and Shade and visit all emotions from Melancholy to happy, dancing, singing, acting and fun! Choreographed and produced by Lisa and Steve McLean. www.spinnersdance.co.uk TICKETS
£12 · £10CONC
TURN AROUND THREE TIMES AND SPIT!
Using as their stimulus Volcano Theatre’s recent visit to The Point with their retelling of Shakespeare’s Scottish Play, students from Southampton Solent University’s BA (Hons) Performance degree present an evening of murder, magic and theatrical superstition. See these actors of the future as they take their first steps on the professional stage. TICKETS
£5
THURSDAY 11TH - SATURDAY 13TH MAY 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM EASTLEIGH OPERATIC & MUSICAL SOCIETY
GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM This musical version of Goodnight Mister Tom, by Michelle Magorian and Gary Carpenter, remains very true to the novel yet delves more deeply into the backstories of some characters. This tear-jerker pulls no punches, yet has some wonderfully joyous moments. The cast of EOMS and junior section Footlights Youth Theatre combine to present a show for schools, children and adults alike. www.eoms.webs.com TICKETS
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£13 · £10CONC
HIRE OUR SPACES From meetings, conferences and exhibitions we offer imaginative choices to meet your needs with our range of inspiring spaces. Delivered in a professional and vibrant atmosphere, holding your event at The Point will also help support our work within the community. For more information visit our website, call us on 023 8062 7820 or email thepointconferences@eastleigh.gov.uk
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Tickets: Tickets can be reserved and held for three working days (21 days for group bookings) after which they will be released for sale. Tickets are non-refundable but can be changed for another performance of the same show incurring an administration fee of £1. How to find us: The Point is within easy walking distance of Eastleigh’s train and bus stations and within a 5 minute drive of the M3 and M27 motorways. Parking is available at:
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Opening hours are: Monday to Friday 9.30am 5.30pm & Saturdays 9.30-3pm (closing times may vary depending on events). On performance days our Box Office stays open until the performance starts. On Sundays we open 1 hour before performances start.
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*Concessions Unless otherwise stated concessions on our professional and film programme are available for under 16s, full-time students, senior citizens, registered disabled and registered unemployed. We kindly ask that you bring identification. Concessionary prices for community performances may be different. Please check when booking. *Carers: We are delighted to offer 1 free ticket to carers to enable disabled visitors to visit The Point. *Group Bookings: Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free when booking for the same performance. (available on selected shows) *Family Friendly: Children are welcome at The Point and each season we commit to programming shows and creative learning sessions that are suitable for all ages. Please ensure children under the age of 10 are accompanied by an adult for all shows. Some professional shows may allow toddlers under 18 months to sit on the parents/carers lap. Please check age restrictions at time of booking.
1. Swan Centre 2. Multi-storey 3. Romsey Road * 4. Leigh Road *Max 2 hours parking. WE’RE ACCESSIBLE… Full wheelchair access The Point is fully wheelchair accessible. With flat level access to Box Office and all performance spaces, a lift to our conference room upstairs and wheelchair accessible seating areas. Infra red hearing system We offer two different types of infra red hearing systems for enhanced hearing. 1. A headset for anyone who would like the sound on stage amplified. 2. A necklace set used to amplify sound on stage for those who wear a hearing aid. Large Print and Audio guides The Point offers a large print and audio version of our season brochure. Assistance Dogs We welcome registered assistance dogs in all areas of our building.
BOX OFFICE 023 8065 2333 THEPOINTEASTLEIGH.CO.UK
The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DE
Box Office 023 8065 2333 www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk
E A S T L E I G H
AT A GLANCE JANUARY Friday 6th – Theatre Re presents The Nature of Forgetting – Professional Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th – Mountbatten Players presents Aladdin – Community Performance Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd – Westfield Productions presents Cinderella – Community Performance Monday 23rd – I, Daniel Blake (15) – Cinema Saturday 28th – Trolls (U) – Cinema Saturday 28th – Sanarac Productions presents The Floyd Effect – Community Performance Monday 30th – RSC The Tempest (Encore Screening) – Cinema
FEBRUARY Wednesday 1st – Jonathan Pie: Live – Professional Thursday 2nd – National Theatre Live Amadeus (Live Screening) – Cinema Saturday 4th – Blue Butterfly Dance Company presents Showtime – Community Performance Wednesday 8th to Friday 10th – Upper Shirley High presents The Little Mermaid Junior – Community Performance Saturday 11th – Moana (PG) – Cinema Monday 13th – A Street Cat Named Bob (12A) – Cinema Tuesday 14th – West Side Story (PG) – Cinema Friday 17th – Vamos Theatre presents The Best Thing – Professional Tuesday 21st to Saturday 25th – Centrestage Productions Youth Theatre presents Legally Blonde – Community Performance Monday 27th – A United Kingdom (12A) – Cinema
MARCH Thursday 2nd – Shobana Jeyasingh Dance presents Material Men Redux – Professional Friday 3rd – Zest Theatre presents Thrive – Professional Saturday 4th – Mark Thomas: The Red Shed – Professional Tuesday 7th to Saturday 11th March – Footlights Youth Theatre presents Evita – Community Performance Monday 13th – A Monster Calls (12A) – Cinema Tuesday 14th – Singin’ In The Rain (U) – Cinema Tuesday 14th – The Point & Gobbledegook Theatre presents Slideshow – Professional Saturday 18th – The Point presents DFuse Dance Platform – Community Performance Tuesday 21st – Frozen Light presents Home – Professional Saturday 25th – Oakwood Academy of Dance presents Welcome to Cherry Tree Lane – Community Performance Tuesday 28th – James Finnemore presents Bloom – Professional Friday 31st – Jane Mackinnon School of Dance presents Alice – Community Performance
MAY Friday 5th – Solent University presents Turn Around Three Times and Spit! – Community Performance Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th – Eastleigh Operatic Musical Society presents Goodnight Mister Tom – Community Performance
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APRIL Saturday 1st to Sunday 2nd – Jane Mackinnon School of Dance presents Alice – Community Performance Saturday 8th – Lost in Translation Circus presents The Hogwallops – Professional Thursday 6th – National Theatre Live Twelfth Night (Encore Screening) – Cinema Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th – Sue Merrett School of Dance presents When You Wish Upon a Star – Community Performance Tuesday 18th – High Society (U) – Cinema Wednesday 19th – The LEGO Batman Movie (Cert tbc) – Cinema Thursday 20th – Sing (Cert tbc) – Cinema Saturday 22nd – moxie brawl presents Windibops – Professional Tuesday 25th – 2Faced Dance presents Run – Triple Bill – Professional Wednesday 26th – RSC Julius Caesar (Live Screening) – Cinema