Skipton Town HallThu 13 Sep 7.30pm£8 U18s £6Amerdale Hall, ArncliffeFri 14 Sep 7.30pm£10 U18s £5Leyburn Arts & Community CentreSat 15 Sep 7.30pm£12 U18s £8

Rural Arts, ThirskThu 28 Feb 2pm£8 U18s £6The Globe, Community Library @ StokesleyFri 1 Mar 7pm£6 U18s £4

Skipton Town HallFri 21 Sep 7.30pm£12 U18s £10Terrington Village HallSat 22 Sep 8pm£10 U18s £5

Eldroth Village HallWed 20 Mar 7.30pm£10 U18s £5Potto Village HallThu 21 Mar 7.30pm£10 U18s £7.50Danby Village HallFri 22 Mar 7.30pm£8 U18s £5Oswaldkirk Village HallSat 23 Mar 7.30pm£12 U18s £6Great Broughton Village HallSun 24 Mar 7.30pm£12.50

Rural Arts, ThirskSat 26 Jan 8pm£12

Oswaldkirk Village HallThu 11 Apr 7.30pm£12 U18s £6Potto Village HallFri 12 Apr 7.30pm£10 U18s £7.50Grey Village Hall, Sutton-on-the-ForestSat 13 Apr 7.30pm£10Eldroth Village HallSun 14 Apr 7.30pm£10 U18s £5

Skipton Town HallFri 26 Oct 6pm£8 U18s £6Stillington Village HallSat 27 Oct 7.30pm£10 U18s £8

Rural Arts, ThirskFri 8 Feb 7.30pm£10 U18s £8

Terrington Village HallWed 7 Nov 8pm£10Hart Village HallSat 10 Nov 8pm£8

Grantley Village HallFri 1 Mar 4pm£10 U18s £5

Grantley Village HallThu 27 Sep 7.30pm£10 U18s £5Eldroth Village HallSat 29 Sep 7.30pm£10 U18s £5

Husthwaite Village HallSat 23 Mar 7.30pm£10 U18s £5

Newton-le-Willows Village HallThu 18 Oct 7.30pm£10 U18s £5

Princess Alexandra Auditorium,Yarm SchoolThu 25 Apr 7.30pm£10 U18s £7Great Broughton Village HallFri 26 Apr 7.30pm£12.50Newton-le-Willows Village HallSat 27 Apr 8pm£10 U18s £5Stillington Village HallSun 28 Apr 7.30pm£12

Skipton Town HallWed 31 Oct 1.30pm£8 U18s £6Rural Arts, ThirskThu 1 Nov 2pm£8 U18s £6

Princess Alexandra Auditorium,Yarm SchoolThu 9 May 7.30pm£10 U18s £7Settle Victoria HallFri 10 May 7.30pm£14 U18s £10

BLACKTHORNINSITE PERFORMANCE

“What you think’s a completely different plant on surface - it’s all from the same roots.”

Charlie Miles’ tender, outstanding debut play explores the tiny changes that shift like light on the landscape and pull us from the places and people we love.The only two children born in a tiny North Yorkshire village for a generation cannot imagine ever being apart. Their lives are entwined as much to each otheras to the feasts and festivals, the birdsong and the blackthorn bushes of home.

A HEART AT SEAHALF A STRING

Be enthralled by this epic folktale told on a miniature scale.

Original song-writing tells the story of a boy who bottles up his heart and throws it into the sea. Stunning visuals centre around a beautifully carved chest holding the secrets to the story. Intricate puppets are swept through this transforming wooden world as the boy journeys through a heart-warming tale of whales, boats, and beards.

Intimate gig-theatre that will resonate with all ages.

A HUNDRED DIFFERENT WORDS FOR LOVETANGRAM THEATRE

A hilarious, heart-lifting story of romance, despair, and above all, friendship – from one of the UK’s most acclaimed storytellers.

Three years ago, James met the love of his life. A year ago, they broke up. This is James’ story of falling in love and landing broken hearted. It’s also about him being Best Man of Honour at Sarah and Emma’s wedding. And it’s the story of a quest: to find the right words to make sense of love.

STEVIE WILLIAMS AND THE MOST WANTED BAND

Stevie and his band know howto blend momentous melodies, wistful thinking & insightful lyrics over skilfully crafted songs with zelig-like skills, tapping into a range of vintage sounds infused with impressive guitar and lap-steel guitar licks.

Their style seamlessly blends blues, country and folk music with a high sense of entertainment resulting in a performance of songs that are at once world-worn and timeless.

A phenomenally talented band with a plethora of diverse musical influences and a deeply ingrained musical understanding. Not to be missed!

EDWINA HAYES

Edwina Hayes numbers Michael Parkinson and Nanci Griffith among her fans. Her beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-Americana.

She has opened numerous shows for Jools Holland and Van Morrison as well as playing stages everywhere from Glastonbury Festival to The Royal Albert Hall. The title track of her album ‘Pour Me A Drink’ was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her ‘the sweetest voice in England’.

SAM DUNN ORGAN TRIO

Outstanding British Jazz Guitarist Sam Dunn, a regular performer at Ronnie Scotts in London, is joined by the phenomenal Matt Ratcliffe on organ and Ian Beestin on drums.

The trio will have your toes tapping one moment and listening intensely another as the trio move from fast latin, swing and funk to lush, warm ballads.

SEASIDE TERRORODD DOLL THEATRE COMPANY

Stuffed with fun frights and ice cream chills, Seaside Terror is a celebration of British horror and British holidays of the 1970s.

Funny, nostalgic and visually stunning, Odd Doll use their trademark brew of puppetry, mask and specially composed music, within the set of an ice cream van, to fill the stage with nerve-shattering shocks. Suitable for anyone brave enough!

RUBBER RINGJAMES MCDERMOTT

Jimmy is sixteen, sexually confused and stuck in Sheringham. He’s screwed. Well he’s not actually: that’s the problem. Where can Jimmy explore in Norfolk? Rock pools. So when pop star Morrissey comes to London, Jimmy flees to the city to try and find his hero and himself.

‘Rubber Ring’ is a coming of age comedy about a Norfolk teenager struggling with sexual and regional identity who learns to love without labels, love himself and love his Norfolk roots.

BLOWN IT!JOHNNY THIRKELL

You won’t have heard of Johnny Thirkell. He can walk into any pub unnoticed but he’s on just about every song on the jukebox - for he has been trumpeter of choice to the biggest names in music, such as David Bowie, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, George Michael and The Who, to name a few!

‘Blown it!’ is a unique informal interactive evening of outrageous and hilarious story telling and a chance to shine a light on the magic of some of the favourites from your record collection.

HANSEL AND GRETELUCHENNA DANCE

Hansel & Gretel, our superhero guides, discover a strong and colourful world. Finding themselves in a new country, full of strange sights and smells, Hansel & Gretel must outwit the adults to find their way back to their father.The story celebrates children’s tenacity, as we watch Hansel and Gretel tackle situations that would have the bravest of adults shaking in their boots.

KATE PETERS QUARTET

Kate Peters is an engaging and exciting performer who will thrill audiences with her own take on classic jazz songs mixed with some contemporary pop numbers.

Accompanied by her trio of outstanding musicians comprising double bass, piano and drums, this will be an evening where everyone who loves live music will leave smiling.

THE NORTHJOAN CLEVILLÉ DANCE

In this new work Joan Clevillé Dance explores our fascination with the idea of the North: the landscape, the light, the creatures that inhabit it, but also the people, the dark humour, the silence.

Full of dark magic and humour, The North follows the whimsical story of John, a young man who finds himself lost in the harsh yet delicate wilderness of the North with only himself and two eccentric northerners for company.

JULIET AND ROMEOLOST DOG

Lost Dog’s new show reveals the real story of Romeo and Juliet. It turns out they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding, they grew up and lived happily every after.Well they lived at least.

With Lost Dog’s blend of dance, theatre and comedy this stunning duet takes on our cultural obsession with youth and our struggle with how things are supposed to be. A humorous and heartfelt investigation into love, loss and longevity.

GRAFFITI CLASSICS

16 strings, 8 dancing feet and4 voices with 1 aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating.

Graffiti Classics burst the elitist boundaries of the traditional string quartet with their hilarious all- singing, all-dancing musical comedy cabaret show.

It’s a classical concert, a gypsy-folk romp, an opera, a stand-up comedy set and a brilliant dance show all rolled into one!

From Beethoven to Bluegrass, Baroque to Pop, Mozart or Offenbach to Elvis, Strauss to Saturday Night Fever, there really is something for everyone and Graffiti Classics never fail to get audiences laughing, clapping and singing along.

THREE LITTLE PIGTAILSGARLIC THEATRE

A brand new version of the classic story of the three little pigs set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef who wants some pigs’ tails for his soup. Will the little pigs outwit the wolf and what kind of house will they build?Garlic Theatre entertains the whole family with beautifully crafted puppets, music and a garlicky French twist to the tale.Garlic Theatre tours theatres arts centres and schools from the UK and worldwide, reaching audiences from Brazil to Taiwan.

THE HOTEL EXPERIENCELILA DANCE

Welcome to a place where the ordinary and extraordinary stories of our guests are unpacked in a high energy, physically enthralling dance theatre show.

As The Hotel Experience checks into your venue, come and watch your friends and family as they guest star alongside our four breath-taking dancers. This exciting night of dance features a moving set, with an evocative soundtrack and new writing from one of Britain’s fastest growing dance companies.

“ JACQUI HONESS-MARTIN’S DIRECTION IS AS EXHILARATING AS THE REMARKABLE PERFORMANCES ”

- THE YORK PRESS

“ A HEART AT SEA IS AN EMOTIONAL, INGENIOUSLY IMAGINATIVE PIECE OF STORYTELLING...YOUNG OR OLD, THIS SHOW TUGS AT THE HEARTSTRINGS ” ê ê ê ê ê

- YOUNG PERSPECTIVE“ A TRIUMPH... WILL FIND A WAY TO BREAK (AND MEND) YOUR HEART ” ê ê ê ê ê

- BROADWAY BABY

“ AMAZING, EVERYONE HAD A REALLY GREAT NIGHT ”

- SINNINGTON VILLAGE HALL

“ EDWINA IS A HAUNTING HONEYED SOLO SONGWRITER ”

- THE GUARDIAN

“ SAM DUNN IS A WONDERFUL MUSICIAN ON ALL LEVELS. HE HAS A WIDE, INTERESTING REPERTOIRE, BEAUTIFUL SOUND, AND IS EQUALLY COMPELLING WITH BALLADS AND BURNERS. ”

- JUDY CARMICHAEL

“ AN ABUNDANCE OF INGENUITY... AMBITIOUS AND INVENTIVE ”- ALWAYS TIME FOR THEATRE

“ THIS SOLO PERFORMANCE IS ELECTRIFYING… A CHARMING, WITTY AND ENGAGING PIECE OF THEATRE THAT WILL AMUSE AND ARREST ITS AUDIENCES ” ê ê ê ê

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“ JOHNNY THIRKELL IS MADDENINGLY TALENTED; FUNNY, CLEVER, HANDSOME, THE BEST DAMN TRUMPETER I EVER HEARD ”

- HUGH LAURIE “ HERE IS A WORK THAT IS ENGAGING, AUTHENTIC, CULTURALLY ROOTED AND BEAUTIFULLY DANCED ”

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“ KATE PETERS’ VOCALS ARE EXQUISITE!!!! WOW!!! I AM IN LOVE WITH HER VOICE. ”

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“ FINE PHYSICAL POETRY ”

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- THE STAGE“ ACHIEVES GREAT THINGS ” ê ê ê ê ê

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“ A SIMPLY WONDERFUL SHOW ”- THE TIMES

“ A TERRIFIC QUARTET...THE FAB FOUR EARNED THEMSELVES A STANDING OVATION WITH A SCINTILLATING REPERTOIRE ”

- THE OBSERVER

“ THE CHARMING PUPPETS, CATCHY SONGS, AND GENTLE AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION WAS SO ENGAGING ”

- TOM BYRNE, SKIPTON REVIEW

“ STUNNING DANCE, ATMOSPHERE AND POWERFUL STORYLINE. WORLD CLASS. ”

- RURAL TOUR AUDIENCE MEMBER

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Settle Victoria HallFri 30 Nov 8pm£14 U18s £10Oswaldkirk Village HallSat 1 Dec 7.30pm£12 U18s £6

MAIA

Audiences love MAIA’s relaxed vibe and brilliant musicianship with the show drawing upon influences from the likes of Pink Floyd, David Bowie and The Beach Boys. The album ‘Wild Waters’ delivers ornate jungle guitars and shimmering mandolins combined with foot stomping percussive grooves.

Psychedelic pop rock band MAIA is currently on tour playing a number of songs from their previous three albums.

“ YOUTHFUL, SPIRITED, RICHLY ATMOSPHERIC AND INTELLIGENTLY OFF-CENTRE ALT.FOLK POP ”

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ON TourSeptember 2018 – May 2019

Live performances across North Yorkshire and the Tees Valley.

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Date Time Venue Postcode Adults U18s Box Office

14 Dec 7.30pm Sessay Village Hall YO7 3BE £7 £5 01845 50155415 Dec 2pm Thirsk Town Hall YO7 1QR £8 £6 01845 52653616 Dec 2.30pm North Stainley Village Hall HG4 3JT £6 £6 01765 63523616 Dec 7pm Terrington Village Hall YO60 6PZ £8 £5 01653 64839418 Dec 6.30pm Huttons Ambo Village Hall YO60 7HJ £8.50 £6.50 07968 98129619 Dec 6pm The Croft Hotel DL2 2ST £8 £4 01325 72101421 Dec 6pm Kilburn Institute YO61 4AH £10 Free 01347 86835922 Dec 1.30pm Masham Town Hall HG4 4DY £6 £6 01765 68020022 Dec 7.30pm Oswaldkirk Village Hall YO62 5XT £10 £5 01439 78702223 Dec 2pm Kettlewell Village Hall BD23 5QX £10 £5 01756 76088723 Dec 7pm Wensley Village Hall DL8 4HJ £6.50 £4.50

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27 Dec 1pm Hart Village Hall TS27 3AW £6 £6 01429 28059627 Dec 3pm Hart Village Hall TS27 3AW £6 £6 01429 28059627 Dec 7pm Dalton Village Hall YO7 3BN £8.50 £4.50 01845 57802328 Dec 2pm Coverdale Memorial Hall, Carlton DL8 4AY £8 £5 01969 640663

/ 01969 64020028 Dec 7.30pm Lothersdale Village Hall BD20 8EH £9 £7 01535 63013529 Dec 2pm Potto Village Hall DL6 3HQ £10 £7.50 01642 70060929 Dec 6.30pm Stillington Village Hall YO61 1JX £10 £5 01347 81154430 Dec 2pm Ampleforth Village Hall YO62 4DU £6 £6 01439 78882430 Dec 7pm Staintondale Village Hall YO13 0EJ £7 £4.50 01723 8701602 Jan 2.30pm The Wilson Centre, Long Newton TS21 1DD £8 £8 01642 5830022 Jan 7pm Weaverthorpe Village Hall YO17 8EX £10 £5 01944 7388043 Jan 2pm Amerdale Hall, Arncliffe BD23 5QD £8 £4 01756 7702823 Jan 7.30pm Grantley Village Hall HG4 3PJ £10 £5 01765 620235

POCKET PANTO: DICK WHITTINGTON

Visit our website www.ruralarts.org to book your tickets, or use the numbers listed above!

Date Time Show Venue Postcode Adults U18s Box Office

13 Sep 7.30pm Insite Performance: Blackthorn Skipton Town Hall BD23 1AH £8 £6 01756 79280914 Sep 7.30pm Insite Performance: Blackthorn Amerdale Hall, Arncliffe BD23 5QD £10 £5 01756 77028215 Sep 7.30pm Insite Performance: Blackthorn Leyburn Arts & Community Centre DL8 5DL £12 £8 01969 62451021 Sep 7.30pm Tangram Theatre: 100 Different Words For Love Skipton Town Hall BD23 1AH £12 £10 01756 79280922 Sep 8pm Tangram Theatre: 100 Different Words For Love Terrington Village Hall YO60 6PZ £10 £5 01653 64839427 Sep 7.30pm Kate Peters Quartet Grantley Village Hall HG4 3PJ £10 £5 01765 62023529 Sep 7.30pm Kate Peters Quartet Eldroth Village Hall LA2 8AQ £10 £5 0759025272518 Oct 7.30pm Lost Dog: Juliet and Romeo Newton-le-Willows Village Hall DL8 1SP £10 £5 01677 45071526 Oct 6pm Odd Doll Theatre: Seaside Terror Skipton Town Hall BD23 1AH £8 £6 01756 79280927 Oct 7.30pm Odd Doll Theatre: Seaside Terror Stillington Village Hall YO61 1JX £10 £8 01347 81154431 Oct 1.30pm Garlic Theatre: Three Little Pig Tails Skipton Town Hall BD23 1AH £8 £6 01756 7928091 Nov 2pm Garlic Theatre: Three Little Pig Tails Rural Arts, Thirsk YO7 1QS £8 £6 01845 5265367 Nov 8pm Johnny Thirkell: Blown It! Terrington Village Hall YO60 6QB £10 £10 01653 64839410 Nov 8pm Johnny Thirkell: Blown It! Hart Village Hall TS27 3AW £8 £8 01429 28059614 Nov 7.30pm CREATE Tour / Fuel: Summit Stokesley Town Hall TS9 5DG £7 £7 01642 71027015 Nov 7.30pm CREATE Tour / Fuel: Summit Saltburn Arts Centre TS12 1JW £8 £6 01287 62499716 Nov 7.30pm CREATE Tour / Fuel: Summit Tuned In! Redcar TS10 5BJ £5 £3 01642 77124530 Nov 8pm MAIA Settle Victoria Hall BD24 9DZ £14 £10 01729 8257181 Dec 7.30pm MAIA Oswaldkirk Village Hall YO62 5XT £12 £6 01439 78702226 Jan 8pm Edwina Hayes Rural Arts, Thirsk YO7 1QS £12 £12 01845 5265368 Feb 7.30pm James McDermott: Rubber Ring Rural Arts, Thirsk YO7 1QS £10 £8 01845 52653628 Feb 2pm Half a String: A Heart at Sea Rural Arts, Thirsk YO7 1QS £8 £6 01845 5265361 Mar 7pm Half a String: A Heart at Sea The Globe, Community Library, Stokesley TS9 5DH £6 £4 01609 5334611 Mar 4pm Uchenna Dance: Hansel and Gretel Grantley Village Hall HG4 3PJ £10 £5 01765 6202356 Mar 7.30pm CREATE Tour / RJC Dance: Still Blazin’ Terrington Village Hall YO60 6PZ £10 £5 01845 5265367 Mar 7.30pm CREATE Tour / RJC Dance: Still Blazin’ Helmsley Arts Centre YO62 5DW £10 £5 01439 7717008 Mar 8pm CREATE Tour / RJC Dance: Still Blazin’ The Milton Rooms, Malton YO17 7LX £12 £5 01653 69624020 Mar 7.30pm Stevie Williams & The Most Wanted Band Eldroth Village Hall LA2 8AQ £10 £5 07590 25272521 Mar 7.30pm Stevie Williams & The Most Wanted Band Potto Village Hall DL6 3HQ £10 £7.50 01642 70060922 Mar 7.30pm Stevie Williams & The Most Wanted Band Danby Village Hall YO21 2JH £8 £5 01287 66029723 Mar 7.30pm Stevie Williams & The Most Wanted Band Oswaldkirk Village Hall YO62 5XT £12 £6 01439 78702224 Mar 7.30pm Stevie Williams & The Most Wanted Band Great Broughton Village Hall TS9 7ER £12.50 £12.50 01642 71140623 Mar 7.30pm Joan Clevillé Dance: The North Husthwaite Village Hall YO61 4PL £10 £5 01347 86809211 Apr 7.30pm Sam Dunn Organ Trio Oswaldkirk Village Hall YO62 5XT £12 £6 07885 83015312 Apr 7.30pm Sam Dunn Organ Trio Potto Village Hall DL6 3HQ £10 £7.50 01642 70060913 Apr 7.30pm Sam Dunn Organ Trio Grey Village Hall, Sutton-on-the-Forest YO61 1DP £10 £10 01347 81186614 Apr 7.30pm Sam Dunn Organ Trio Eldroth Village Hall LA2 8AQ £10 £5 07590 25272525 Apr 7.30pm Graffiti Classics Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm School TS15 9EJ £10 £7 01642 78602326 Apr 7.30pm Graffiti Classics Great Broughton Village Hall TS9 7ER £12.50 £12.50 01642 71243727 Apr 8pm Graffiti Classics Newton-le-Willows Village Hall DL8 1SP £10 £5 01677 45099928 Apr 7.30pm Graffiti Classics Stillington Village Hall YO61 1JX £12 £12 01347 8115449 May 7.30pm Lila Dance: The Hotel Experience Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm School TS15 9EJ £10 £7 01642 78602310 May 7.30pm Lila Dance: The Hotel Experience Settle Victoria Hall BD24 9DZ £14 £10 01729 825718

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Rural Arts ON Tour scheme brings professional, affordable and exciting performances to your doorstep, with a programme of theatre, music, dance and children’s shows in unique and intimate settings each year.

CREATE Tour is a project that runs alongside Rural Arts ON Tour, working with professional performance companies to bring exciting and diverse work to rural communities in Ryedale, Richmondshire and the Tees Valley districts.

Young people in each area have the opportunity to work alongside a professional company to create a ‘curtain raiser’ piece to take on tour and perform with the company in a range of venues including schools, village halls, arts centres and theatres.

If you’re a young person who’d like to take part, either as a performer, or a young promoter (promoting your local show), head to www.ruralarts.org/createtour for more information.

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ON TOUR AUTUMN 2018 / SPR ING 2019

DICK WHITTINGTONPOCKET PANTO

Back again for more panto fun and frolics, Pocket Panto proudly present “Dick Whittington”. Join the cast as they transport audiences, young and old alike, to old London town to meet the legendary pantomime character Dick Whittington.

Joining Dick will be his companion Tommy the cat and a cast of loveable characters, played as ever by three talented professional actors.

Watch out for the evil Queen Rat and the hilarious ghost gag! Be sure to shout out as loud as you can.... “It’s behind you!!!!” There will be songs, laughter and happy ever after. Everything you’ve come to expect from a visit from Pocket Panto.

“ BETTER THAN EVER. THE CAST IMPROVES EVERY YEAR; EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT FOR OUR VILLAGE ”

- AMPLEFORTH AUDIENCE MEMBER

Prior Pursglove College, Guisborough (no curtain raiser)Tue 13 Nov (for students only)Stokesley Town HallWed 14 Nov 7.30pm£7 U18s £7Saltburn Arts CentreThu 15 Nov 7.30pm£8 U18s £6Tuned In! RedcarFri 16 Nov 7.30pm£5 U18s £3

Norton CollegeTue 5 Mar (for students only)Terrington Village HallWed 6 Mar 7.30pm£10 U18s £5Helmsley Arts CentreThu 7 Mar 7.30pm£10 U18s £5The Milton Rooms, MaltonFri 8 Mar 8pm£12 Students: £5

SUMMITFUEL

“We need to use our imagination. We need to imagine that change might be possible. That changeis possible, however hard or impossible it might seem.”

In a blend of languages, including fully integrated BSL, three performers tell a story from three perspectives. It is the story of an international meeting. A meeting called to respond to a crisis. A meeting at which something happened, and in that moment everything changed.

Exploring equality and inviting action, SUMMIT is the new playby renowned theatre-maker Andy Smith, writer-performer of The Preston Bill and Commonwealth.

STILL BLAZIN’RJC DANCE

RJC Dance is Britain’s most popular and consistently successful diverse contemporary dance organisation.

Still Blazin’ is a high energy show delivering a feast of dance styles to amaze and delight all generations. RJC Dance originates from a Black British perspective. Reggae, Jazz and Contemporary dance styles influence the company’s choreographic approach, which fuses social dance forms with contemporary dance techniques. The organisation’s work possesses an emotional depth and authenticity that has a broad appeal both culturally and socially.

“ SMITH’S OPTIMISM IS INFECTIOUS ”

- TOTAL THEATRE MAGAZINE

“ ENERGISING AND FUN ” - AUDIENCE MEMBER

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