the point autumn 2010

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WelcomeI’m delighted to introduce my first season as the new Director of The Point. You’ll see that we have redesigned our brochure, to make it easier to find what you may be interested in. We have also integrated our Creative Learning programme - so now you can not only see the best Dance and Theatre at The Point, you can take part in it too!

To celebrate my first season I have programmed a number of firsts - premieres, previews and companies who haven’t been seen by Point audiences before. To guide you, look out for Point 1st, wherever you see the stamp you know you can catch it at The Point before it goes on a national or sometimes international tour. There are some fantastic shows opening with us; make sure you see the mind blowing production of Macbeth by the internationally acclaimed Song of the Goat Theatre and Gregory Maqoma’s Southern Bound Comfort before they both tour nationally.

We know exciting and innovative work can be created when artists connect and respond to their audiences so we’ve programmed post show discussions, open rehearsals and a new series of scratch nights where artists can show work that is in development and gain feedback from the most important people in theatre – the audience.

Also in the coming months we will be re-launching our new website. Watch out for a host of interactive features including artists blogs and behind the scenes info. There’s a new addition to the foyer too as The Point Café bar re-launches with tasty light lunches and the best coffee by local company Mozzo.

I hope you enjoy my first season and I look forward to welcoming you to The Point.

Sarah Brigham Director

Front cover image: Song of the Goat Theatre

Photograph: Krzysztof Bielinski

Inside cover image: Ros Rixon

Supported by


Watch This Space13th September - 19th November

This season we introduce a new exhibition programme Watch This Space. Our first curated programme, Text/Textile, flows between our costume-store and the old library building. It explores various artists’ responses to written words, fabrics or in some cases both. There will also be an opportunity to meet the artists at various points throughout the exhibition.

Artists included in this programme are: Ros Rixon, Chris Bennett, Joanne Hummel-Newell and Jez Stevens

In association with Gallery this Way

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“Insular and intense, the dancers are mesmerising to watch” – Ballet.co.uk

Udifydance Company presents the premiere of 4Men:Move, three outstanding works displaying Udify’s unique physicality.

All for a Few is a captivating look at the individual and the group. Originally presented at Resolution (The Place), the piece received impressive reviews identifying Udifydance as a company to watch.

Through the Motion follows two male performers as they work, react and develop to an unrelenting original score.

Plus a new piece commissioned by Hampshire Dance with the support of Youth Dance England and The Point, choreographed by Oliver Gratton.

Udifydance Company presents

4Men:Move Monday 13th September 7.30pm

Tickets: £10 Conc. £8

www.udifydance.com

Point 1st


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“Unconventionality is a hallmark of Anderson’s choreography” – The Times

The Featherstonehaughs presents

Edits Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd September 7.30pm

The premiere of the highly anticipated new work by Lea Anderson for her six strong, all-male dance company The Featherstonehaughs.

Using a drastic and compelling new way of creating movement material, Lea Anderson takes to extremes her translation of the conventions of film, photography, and painting into dance.

Edits draws on the peculiar elasticity of filmic time, the dramatic rhythm of film editing, the ability to heighten effect through extreme close up and while revealing the hidden rhythm achieved in film with the use of zooms, pans and tilts, creating a totally original live world of its own.

Featuring costumes by three-time Oscar winner Sandy Powell and an original score played live, Edits is the perfect continuation of The Featherstonehaughs’ venture into new dance territory.


www.thecholmondeleys.org

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Photographer: Miranda Temperley



Gregory Maqoma and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui present

Southern Bound Comfort Friday 1st October 7.30pm

A preview performance of an exciting collaboration that crosses boundaries and unites friends and cultures.

The evening offers the first opportunity to see the preview performance of Bound, a new work by Gregory Maqoma and choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Also presented on the evening will be Gregory Maqoma’s widely acclaimed Southern Comfort.

A humorous, powerful and moving work that exposes the physical and emotional connections we build with the people and space around us.

Commissioned by: The ShowRoom, University of Chichester, The Point, Sadlers Wells, London


www.vuyani.co.za

In company: There will be a discussion with the artists and choreographer after the show, where you will have a chance to ask questions.

“The dance and drama are shuffled at such speeds

that the interaction of choreography and sexual power

play is always surprising” – THE GUARDIAN on Southern Comfort

Point 1st


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Subathra Subramaniam presents

The Shiver Wednesday 24th November 7.30pm

‘Shiver - to shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited, a momentary trembling movement.’

Created by Subathra Subramaniam, former co-director of Angika Dance Company, with text by the South Bank’s internationally acclaimed poet-in-residence Lemn Sissay.

This unique piece combines spoken word, dance and performance to explore the scientific and emotional reasoning behind why we shiver.

With scientific input by Dr. Morten Kringlebach, Professor of Psychiatry at Oxford University, The Shiver presents a contemporary approach to the stunning classical South Asian dance form Bharata Natyam.


www.southeastdance.org.uk

In company: Accompanied by Café Scientifique, bringing together leading thinkers from the worlds of arts and science for an enlivened post-show discussion led by BBC Radio 4’s Quentin Cooper.



A chance to creatively support artists

Expect music, theatre, dance and all the things in between.

Sometimes the artists may stop in the middle for advice, sometimes they ask you to leave a comment on a card but always they will meet in the bar afterwards where

you can offer feedback over a drink or two.

Artists from across the region are invited to present excerpts of a new piece or work they have in

development. The performance will take place in our Studio Theatre or in any nook and cranny

of the building! Audiences are invited to watch these short snippets and offer their feedback

to help the artists develop it further.

Tickets: £4

Tuesday 19th October 7.30pm Tuesday 7th December 7.30pm Curated by The River People Curated by Claudius and the Crow

From ScratchPoint 1st


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“So beautifully spoken …The performance is charged with a tragic energy, played in an extraordinary way by the whole group” – Gazeta Wyborcza

The Point presents

Song of the Goat Theatre’s MacbethWednesday 6th – Friday 8th October 7.30pm

Shakespeare’s tragedy is retold in this powerful new production by the award winning company Song of the Goat Theatre (Teatr Pieśń Kozła).

Beginning its life during the RSC’s complete works season in Stratford upon Avon, this ground-breaking production of Macbeth re-imagines Shakespeare’s tale of murder and madness.

Presented by an international ensemble of eight extraordinary performers, the production explores the musicality and muscularity of Shakespeare’s poetry and the colours and sounds of his extraordinary language. The story is there, the characters are there, but in witnessing the drama realised through a uniquely imaginative physical and vocal language, we understand the story anew.

Macbeth is at once beautiful and chilling, shifting seamlessly from dramatic scene, to visceral movement and soaring song, astounding its audience with the power of its performers.

The tour of Macbeth has been supported by The Point, ACE and the Instytut Adama Mickiewicza.


www.piesnkozla.pl

Performed in English. Suitable for ages 14+.

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In the Studio Theatre

William Shakespeare’sThe Rape of Lucrece

Wednesday 13th October 7.30pm

RSC actor and Olivier award nominee Gerard Logan vividly brings to life Shakespeare’s brilliant and brutal narrative

poem with a powerful one-man performance in the intimate Studio Theatre at The Point.

The Rape of Lucrece, dedicated by Shakespeare to his patron the 3rd Earl of Southampton, gives an account of the legendary Roman

figure Lucretia, and how the terrible crime of rape and its dreadful consequences are thought to have brought about the

establishment of the Roman Republic. But Shakespeare goes beyond the obvious, following the ramifications of the crime

wherever they take him, shining a light on a band of behaviour encompassing the bestial and the beautiful.

“This book is not about heroes. English poetry is not yet fit to speak of them” – Wilfred Owen

Theatre Unlimited presents

Not About Heroes Thursday 11th November 7.30pm

A special Remembrance Day performance of Stephen Macdonald’s award-winning play that tells the story of the fascinating friendship of First World War poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen.

Set in a Scottish war hospital during WW1, this is the story of the meeting and developing friendship of celebrated writer Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen. It was this profoundly creative and liberating friendship that finally unlocked Owen’s poetic genius to express the horror and pity of war, a war which claimed his life exactly one week before the Armistice.


Schools Group Bookings: £7 plus one free for every 10

“Sensational!” – Sir Trevor Nunn Tickets: £10 Conc. £8


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“There is something about the simplicity of this show that is unbearably moving” – The Guardian on Full Review

Reckless Sleepers presents

It’s going to be a long long time Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd October 7.30pm

I wanted to say something here that wasn’t structured, that wasn’t learnt or staged. It’s at the beginning because I wanted to say something before we started. Before we set the countdown. Before I started to perform.

In summer 2010 whilst working in The Point’s Creation Space, Reckless Sleepers realised that they were interested in the idea of time. The Company started to think about time and travelling and rehearsals for the lunar landings. They started to think about what happens when performers become moon rock, or re-enact a zero-gravity moonwalk or leave footprints that will never disappear. Displaying Reckless Sleepers’ trademark organised chaos It’s going to be a long long time has been developed through a unique system of layering ideas and fragments, experiments and successes to form a final performance with an identity of its own.


Suitable for ages 16+

www.reckless-sleepers.co.uk

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Proteus presents

HoudiniSunday 31st October 7.30pm

Escapologist, magician, secret agent, lover, husband, devoted son, enemy of the establishment, Harry Houdini was all and none of these things. His life remains a mystery, and his greatest trick remains his ability to escape interpretation, until now...

Using Proteus’ distinctive style of fusing physical performance, circus, magic and music, Houdini will be resurrected to tell his remarkable story.


www.proteustheatre.com

An irreversible and chaotic shift in the world’s climate system is already under way. A shadowy cabal of the global elite conspires to bring about a drastic solution. An eminent

primatologist demonstrates the remarkable abilities of a newly discovered species - the Giant Mountain Bonobo.

Told through physical theatre, delicate puppetry and striking video effects, at the heart of this darkly comic show

is a profound and urgent message.

Inconvenient Spoof presents

Dean Gibbons and the knowledge of Death or

‘The day after yesterday’Thursday 2nd December 7.30pm

“Simply one of the funniest shows I’ve seen in ages” – Matt Ball, Camden People’s Theatre


www.inconvenientspoof.co.uk


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Chris Wood & Andy CuttingTuesday 12th October 8.00pm

In 1990 Chris Wood and Andy Cutting embarked on a collaboration which proved to be one of the most influential in English Folk Music.

Their rhythmic blend of melodeon and fiddle set the mould for many acts that followed. Twenty years later we are delighted to welcome the duo to The Point to present their classic repertoire as well as exploring their restless quest for an ever deeper and more vivid musical experience.


Inconvenient Spoof presents

Dean Gibbons and the knowledge of Death or

‘The day after yesterday’Thursday 2nd December 7.30pm


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ChristmasCarol

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The Point’s Youth Theatre presents

Bah Humbug! Come and watch as Ebenezer scrooge, the meanest man for miles, is reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. A version by neil Duffield.

Friday 17th - Tuesday 21st December It’s Christmas Eve and the snow is on the ground when miserable Scrooge is visited by a host of spirits who take him on a magical journey delving into his innocent, enchanting boyhood; the cold reality of his miserly present and the horror of his Christmas yet

to come. Is there still time to melt the miserable miser’s heart or is it too late to make amends?

The Point’s Youth Theatre presents this spectacular production of the classic yuletide tale with storytelling, songs and dance that

will leave the whole family full of Christmas cheer.

Dates and times

Friday 17th – 7.30pm Saturday 18th – 2.00pm / 7.30pm

Sunday 19th – 2.00pm Tuesday 21st – 7.30pm

Tickets: £8 Conc. £6 (Family of four £26, family of five £30)

Recommended for ages: 5+



State of Emergency presents

The Jingle Dress Monday 11th October 1.00pm

A new and exciting show that tells the story of Rayleen, a young girl who has been given a jingle dress by her

grandma. With the help of her friends, Tayo and Lucy, Rayleen sets about finding her own special

dance to make the dress jingle and sing.

This interactive performance for 3-5 year olds encourages everyone to join in and reveals that

everyone has their own special gifts that are inherited from the people and places around us.

Tickets: £6 (four tickets for £22, or five tickets for £26)

www.stateofemergencyltd.com

This is a play about how walls and doors don’t make a house. It’s a play about how a family makes a home.

This beautifully illustrated children’s book is brought to life on stage for children aged 4+ and their families. With live music throughout, the merry band of actor-musicians will take you on a journey to the house with the blue light, round the brim of uncle’s hat and over the moon, all in search of that most magical place - a home.


www.tutti-frutti.co.uk

Tutti Frutti Productions presents

When We Lived In Uncle’s Hat Wednesday 27th October 1.00pm & 3.30pm


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The Point presents

Saturday 25th Sept, 9th Oct, 23rd Oct, 6th Nov & 20th Nov 11.00am

Kipper Tie Theatre presents

The Mole Who Knew It Was None Of His BusinessThursday 28th October 1.00pm Written by Werner Holzwarth & Wolf Erlbruch.

Adapted by Bernie C Byrnes & Jim Fowler

Did you do a poo on Mole’s head? Well if not - then who? Was it Horse? Or Pig? Or Goat?

This magical, musical adaptation of the popular children’s picture book welcomes audiences

along on Mole’s travels, where he meets a variety of outlandish and amusing

characters along the way.

Captivating for children 4+ and enchanting for their adults.


www.kippertietheatre.com

Funny stories, silly stories, spooky stories, tall stories

ALL STORIES!

Come and join our Saturday Storytelling actors who will delight

children and adults of all ages with their fun and entertaining storytime.

Tickets: £3


Plested and Brown presents

The Perfect Wife… The Roadshow Saturday 23rd October 8.00pm

After seven years of marriage Lizzie realised she had turned into the wife from hell. She criticised the way her husband drove, got irritated when he loaded the dishwasher wrongly, in fact, she used to feel she could have done a lot better for herself.

But not any more. She has discovered the key to happy ever after and wants to share it with the country.

In this spoof comedy roadshow discover how to give up the notion of the perfect man and become the perfect wife.

Plested and Brown went down a storm at The Point in 2009 with their hit show Health and Stacey and we are delighted to welcome the hilarious duo back with even more laughs, ridiculous costumes and props, and this time even a song or two!


An Audience With

Barry Norman Friday 10th December 7.00pm

Barry Norman, CBE – the icon of the small screen talks about the icons of the silver screen in his show.

A unique opportunity for theatre going film lovers to meet the man who has so many great stories to tell of the rich and

famous film actors and their antics both on and off screen.

Hear the true story behind rumours such as Richard Burton’s claim that his wife, Elizabeth Taylor,

had reduced Barry to tears, only to give him a kiss; how Peter Sellers betrayed

the TV star and nearly got him fired and how John Wayne, deeply

influenced by an excessive intake of bourbon, rose up with the

intention of smiting him from his seat in the club car of a train

from Denver to Salt Lake City.

Tickets: £15/£14 Conc. £13



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Off The Kerb Productions in association with Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd presents

Rich HallThursday 25th November 8.00pm

Regular panelist on QI, 8 out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News for You, and star of the critically-acclaimed BBC4 documentary How the West Was Lost, Perrier Award winner Rich Hall is back on the road and hitting Eastleigh.

Rich will be bringing his usual grouchy deadpan comic genius style to The Point. A master of absurdist irony, the American comedian enjoys nothing more than laying into life across the pond at every opportunity.


May contain strong language

“Now is the time to grab this chance to see the great man at work”

– The Guardian



In residenceWorking and living in The Point’s Creation Space

Charles Linehan CompanyThe acclaimed Charles Linehan Company will be in residence at The Point working on their installation pieces Inventions for Radio 1964 and The Clearing. The company will return to The Point in the spring to present their new ensemble piece, Fault Index.

Charles Linehan Company will be opening the doors on the rehearsal process for a sharing of work on Thursday 23rd September at 6pm.

Hiccup TheatreHiccup Theatre creates bold and visually striking work for children, young people and their families which explores the interplay between music, storytelling and physical theatre.

This exciting research and development residency will lead to a scratch performance of their new work on Saturday 23rd October at 11am.

Choreographer & Composer ExchangeFin Walker and Ben Park from WalkerPark in partnership with The Point and South East Dance.

A 3-day intensive for 6 choreographers and 6 composers to come together and explore new ways of creating and crafting music and dance.


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Space for IdeasIntensive engagements for artists

ChoreolabSouth East Dance, together with The Point, Akademi, Kadam and Sampad, are inviting choreographers and dance artists from within the UK’s South Asian dance sector to spend 5 exciting days exploring and developing new ideas that will inform their future choreographic practice.

For further information on dates please check www.southeastdance.org.uk

Saturday 9th October

Song of the Goat TheatreThis intensive one day workshop is aimed at theatre professionals with an interest in integrating text, movement and song.

Introducing exercises used by the company, the workshop aims to explore the actor’s musicality and physicality, increasing individual awareness of the body and voice, and their connectedness, in performance. The workshop then progresses, through group work, to an exploration of the strong ensemble principles which are at the core of the company’s work and its production of Macbeth.

10am – 4pm £20 per participant

Saturday 23rd October

Reckless SleepersArtistic Director of Reckless Sleepers, Mole Wetherell, will lead a workshop explaining how the work that the company produce moves from an idea or stimulus into a realised piece.

10am – 4pm £20 per participant

Saturday 4th September

Café Chorégraphique A unique opportunity for artists to present new choreographic work and to receive feedback from an invited audience of artists and arts and dance organisations.

Café Chorégraphique is open to emerging and established choreographers who are from or currently working in the south east region. To apply, please complete the proposal form at www.hampshiredance.org.uk.

Café Chorégraphique is presented by Hampshire Dance in association with The Point with the support of the Linbury Trust.

Places for Space for Ideas events are limited. To find out more please contact [email protected] or to book a place, please contact The Point box office.



FilmThursday 9th September 7.30pm

Film & Fizz - Sex and the City 2 (15)

Grab your Manolo’s and your best pals and join us for a glass of fizz as we once again catch up with the Sex and the City girls.


Saturday 18th September 2.00pm

Shrek Forever After (PG)

In the fourth instalment of this family favourite, join the residents of the land of Far Far Away as Shrek battles to regain his ogre mojo.

Tickets: £4.80 Conc. £3.50

Monday 20th September 7.30pm

Letters to Juliet (PG)

A beautifully shot romantic comedy that follows a young American in the city of Verona as she sets about joining two lost loves together. Starring Vanessa Redgrave.


Saturday 9th October 2.00pm

Toy Story 3 (U)

Woody, Buzz and the whole gang find themselves in a day-care centre where untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice as Andy heads off to college.


Monday 11th October 7.30pm

Inception (12A)

This year’s ultimate blockbuster. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a thief who has mastered the dangerous art of stealing secrets from within a victim’s mind whilst they dream.



Karate Kid (PG)

2010 remake of the cult 80s film. Dre Parker moves to China and soon upsets the local bully, but he has one advantage, an unlikely friend in the school maintenance man Han, a secret kung fu master.


Monday 25th October 2.30 & 7.30pm

The A Team (12A)

Based on the hit TV show, The A Team follows the exciting and daring exploits of a colourful team of Special Forces soldiers.


Tuesday 26th October 2.00pm

Tinker Bell & The Great Fairy Rescue (U)

Animated family feature film that sees Tinker Bell team up with a rival fairy to keep their existence a secret from humans.



Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG)

The ongoing war between the canine and feline species is put on hold when they join forces to thwart a rogue cat spy with her own sinister plans for conquest.


Screening dates may change subject to release dates


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Monday 1st November 2.30 & 7.30pm

Iron Cross (tbc)Dramatic thriller that follows a retired cop as he comes across the now ageing SS Commander who murdered his entire family during WW2. Starring Roy Scheider.


Saturday 13th November 2.00pmThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG)An epic Disney comedy adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice.


Monday 22nd November 2.30 & 7.30pmTamara Drewe (15)Loosely based on ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ this wonderfully charming, very British comedy features a stellar cast.


Saturday 27th November 2.00pmDiary of a Wimpy Kid (PG)To Greg Heffley, school is the dumbest idea ever invented. To survive this never-ending ordeal Greg devises an endless series of can’t-miss schemes.


Monday 29th November 2.30 & 7.30pm

The Rum Diary (tbc) Based on the debut novel by Hunter S. Thompson which initiated his long, distinguished and brilliantly unpredictable career. Starring Johnny Depp.


Saturday 11th December 2.00pmLegend of the Guardians: The Owl of Gar’hoole (12A)

Animated adventure based on the fantasy book, that sees Soren, a young barn owl, kidnapped to a place where owlets are brainwashed into becoming soldiers.


Monday 13th December 2.30 & 7.30pm

Made in Dagenham (15)

From the makers of Calendar Girls comes a dramatisation of the 1968 strike at Ford Dagenham, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination. With an all star British cast and a large slice of British humour.


29th and 30th December 2.00pm

Alpha & Omega (tbc)

Animated adventure that charts the ultimate road trip of two young wolves that are thrown together by circumstance.


Wednesday 29th December 7.30pm

London Boulevard (tbc)

Based on the best-selling book by Ken Bruen, London Boulevard is a masterful work of double dealing and suspense. Starring Keira Knightley and Colin Farrell.


Thursday 30th December 7.30pm

Burke and Hare (tbc)

A black comedy based on the true story of two 19th Century grave-diggers who find a lucrative business providing bodies for an Edinburgh medical school.


The Point is delighted that its film programme is supported by local solicitors



Dance Classes

Taking Part… Here at The Point we run a wide range of dance classes for babies, young people and adults. If you would like to find out more about our classes and timetable, please contact the box office or visit our website.

Autumn classes commence week beginning 13th September, the second half-term begins 1st November.

3-18 mths Baby Boogie Enjoy movement, song and rhymes with your baby (with parents).

18 mths - 3yrs Toddler Twist Develop movement, confidence and make new friends (with parents).

3-5 yrs Mini Moves First steps into rhythmical movement.

Ballet Tots A fun, relaxed class that covers the basics of ballet.

Babies and toddlers

5-7 yrs Mega Moves Great for developing confidence, based on imagination and creativity.

Playtime Explore imaginative and playful themes.

BalletThe next phase of development in this classic form.

8-11 yrs and 11-16 yrsHip Hop Learn the latest moves from the Hip Hop scene.

8-16 yrs Breakdance Become a B-Boy or B-Girl pro.

Children and young people

Tap Tots An energetic, lively introduction to tap.

Yoga Tots Movement to develop balance and posture (with parents).


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Contemporary Based on release technique, suitable for those with good fitness and technical ability.

Tap Fun and challenging. Tap shoes required.

Hip Hop Learn the latest hip hop moves.

Classical Ballet (intermediate) Classical ballet taught in a relaxed, stress-free atmosphere.

Modern Ballet (beginners) A fun class for those with little or no experience.

Modern Ballet (intermediate) Experience and ballet shoes essential.

Adults Belly dance Increase suppleness, improve posture, fitness and reduce stress.

Yoga Relax and unwind using the mind and body.

Dancercise A fun high energy dance workout.

Jajouka Movement and creative dance for young people aged 14+ with learning disabilities.

Mosaic Enjoyable creative sessions for adults with physical and learning disabilities.

Movers and Shakers Creative dance for adults with learning disabilities.

ACCESS Classes

For times and dates see The Point’s dance classes leaflet.



Youth Dance and Youth Theatre

Taking Part…

The Point Youth Theatre is open to all young people age 8-20. This is your opportunity to work with professional Directors and theatre practitioners to explore all aspects of theatre. Sessions take place weekly and we perform throughout the year both at The Point and elsewhere.

For more info and term dates contact [email protected] 023 8063 7806

The Point Youth Dance Company is open to all young people age 8-18 who are serious about taking their dancing to the next level. This is your opportunity to work with professional artists. Sessions take place weekly and we offer opportunities to perform both at The Point and elsewhere throughout the year.

For more info and term dates contact [email protected] 023 8063 7804


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Enjoy Sharing Arts Enjoy Sharing Arts is a Creative Arts programme for the over 50’s. ESA takes place in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere and new members are always welcome. From rag rugging to paper crafts and weaving, each term we try another visual arts skill. This term will be mirror and glass painting. (Term begins week commencing 20th September).

Classes take place: 11am - 1pm

Tuesdays at Ritchie Hall, Chandlers FordWednesdays at The Point Fridays at Botley Community Centre

Tickets: £3.50 includes all your materials and expert tution.

For more info or to book contact [email protected] 023 8062 7805

Happy Hallowe’enCreating Character Thursday 28th OctoberWork with the Director and cast members from The Point’s Christmas Production ‘A Christmas Carol’, to bring the spooky spirits of Christmas past, present and future to life using your body and voice.

9.30am - midday for 6 to 8 years old 1pm - 3.30pm for 9 to 11 years old Tickets: £8

Hallowe’en Hip Hop Workshop Friday 29th OctoberCreate a spooky dance in a day to the latest hip hop tunes and learn the latest moves to show off to your friends and family.

10am - 4pm for 8 to 16 years old Tickets: £15

Please contact the box office to book



Community and hirer eventsThese events are presented by hirers of The Point. The Point cannot therefore not accept responsibility for the content of these events or for production values / performances.

Walk Right Back

The Voice of Roy OrbisonSaturday 18th September 7.30pmA special 21st anniversary show featuring Roy Orbison’s best loved songs. Supported by tributes to The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly and backed by the band The Rockets, hear Pretty Woman, Its Over, Crying, Peggy Sue, Dream in over two hours of non-stop hits. Guaranteed to have you singing your favourite tunes and shouting for more!


www.voiceofroyorbison.co.uk

Shooting Stars Troupe

BacktracksSunday 26th September 2.30pm & 7.00pmThe Shooting Stars Troupe brings you an uplifting and entertaining charity performance of song and dance through the ages. Talented youngsters from Stagecoach Theatre Arts Fareham and Hedge End perform outstanding singing and dance adaptations from stage and screen, including Fame, Legally Blonde and Glee. Along with songs from Pixie Lott, Duffy and Michael Jackson... you’ll be in for a Thriller of a time!


www.stagecoach.co.uk

Westfield Productions

Music LegendsIncluding No.1 hitsSunday 19th September 7.30pmFollowing the success of last years Westfield and

Friends, Westfield Productions will be returning

with an evening of music and dance. Join us as we

celebrate some of the biggest music legends and

chart-topping hits. This year we will be joined by

Stepping Out School of Dance, Sue Merrett School

of Dance and Fun to Dance.


www.westfieldproductions.co.uk

The Mayor of Eastleigh’s Charity Appeal 2010 / 2011

Taking Care of ElvisFriday 15th October 8.00pmThe King is back! Ben Portsmouth captures, with remarkable accuracy, each stage of Elvis’s career whilst maintaining a style and presence of his own. Experience the essence and spirit of what it must have been like to see the young “King” perform. With stunning costumes and superb musicianship, this is one of the best Elvis tributes performing today.


www.elvis-tributeband.co.uk www.bandsontherun.co.uk


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Southampton Classical Guitar Society

Celebrity Guitar Concert by Johannes MöllerSaturday 16th October 8.00pmJohannes Möller captivates audiences throughout the world with charismatic, soulful performances. His ability to communicate has brought him an international career and many plaudits. Audiences at the 2008 Winchester Festival were mesmerised by his ability and compositions. Having previously studied at The Royal College of Music with Gary Ryan and Carlos Bonell, this marks his debut in our Celebrity series.


www.scgs-guitar.org.uk www.johannesmoller.com

Wednesday 3rd – Saturday 6th November 7.00pmSSF will be holding its 10th Anniversary Festival in Eastleigh this November 2010. As the UK’s largest youth drama festival, SSF will also be in 80 other cities and towns giving 14,000 young people the chance to experience the genius of Shakespeare through performance. Four local schools stage four different half-hour plays each night.


The Royal British Legion Eastleigh Chandlers Ford and District Branch

Band Concert and Festival of RemembranceSunday 7th November 7.30pmThe Royal British Legion is the national custodian of Remembrance, a role which ensures that we remember those who gave their lives for the peace and freedom we now enjoy. Remembrance is not just about those who fought in the two World Wars of the last century, but also those involved in the many other conflicts worldwide since 1945 and those still fighting for peace and freedom. It is also about remembering loved ones lost, for whatever reason, learning from the past and resolving to play our part in making the world a better place to live in the future.

Tickets: £6

International Southern Minstrels Show 2010Saturday 13th November 7.00pmIn this colourful show we pay tribute to 100 years of flying from Eastleigh / Southampton airport, to the anniversary of the Battle of Britain, to VE day and Sir Douglas Bader the pilot who lost his legs but still continued to fly for his country. In contrast a selection of Michael Jackson songs, a guitar duo ‘The Reason’ and ‘A Touch of Spice’ blend to make this award-winning show one not to be missed.




West End Singers

Christmas Cocktail!Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th December 7.30pmWhat better way to get your festivities started than with a wonderful selection of popular and Christmas music. West End Singers will do just that with their Christmas Cocktail! In addition, their new Musical Director, Alex Silverman, direct from London, will bring his enthusiasm and talent to the mix, ensuring a great evening’s entertainment for all the family.


www.westendsingers.co.uk

E Minor Pop Academy in ConcertSunday 5th December 3.00pm & 7.00pmE Minor Pop Academy will once again put their unique stamp on a range of current and classic pop songs all with live vocals and choreography. Expect to be thrilled by this group of young performers who will never cease to surprise you with their raw energy of rock, pop and soul music. Now recommended by R & B singer Lemar.

Tickets: £7

www.eminorpopacademy.co.uk

Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society

PatienceTuesday 16th – Saturday 20th November Evenings 7.30pm sat mat 2.30pmA traditional performance in period costume, accompanied by full orchestra. One of Gilbert’s wittiest librettos, enhanced only by Sullivan’s most inventive and lyrical melodies.


Special offer: Tues eve & Sat mat 2 tickets for £18

www.eoms.hampshire.org.uk

Spinners Dance Studio incorporating Class Act Theatre School

A Cut above the RestSunday 21st November 1.30pm & 6.30pmBack by popular demand, and after a sell-out performance in March 2010, Spinners Dance Studio and Class Act Theatre School return to The Point with more outstanding dance performances, fabulous singing and exceptional acting skills. This exciting production will showcase the talented students and is choreographed, produced and directed by Lisa and Steve McLean. One not to miss!


www.spinnersdance.co.uk


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City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Christmas ConcertSaturday 11th December 7.30pm Once again the City of Southampton (Albion) Band returns to present its ever popular Christmas Concert. The band first played at the then Eastleigh Town Hall in the 1950’s and looks forward to welcoming friends both old and new to this year’s event which will include some items from the classic brass band repertoire and seasonal music.

Tickets: £7

www.cosab.org.uk

Westfield Productions

Dick WhittingtonThursday 13th – Sunday 16th January 2011 Evenings 7.30pm sat mat 2.30pm sun mat 1.30pmCome and join in the fun of the latest family pantomime. Follow Dick on his journey to London where the streets are paved with gold. However, King Rat has other plans for Dick as they battle to win the heart of Alice Fitzwarren. A magical tale full of song, dance and stunning special effects. Taster session available Saturday 15th January at 10am. For more information contact the box office or visit The Point website.

Tickets: Thursday all tickets £7 Friday – Sunday £9 Conc. £7

www.westfieldproductions.co.uk

Mountbatten Players

Peter PanThursday 6th – Sunday 9th January 2011 thurs 7.30pm, Fri 4.30pm & 8pm, sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, sun 12noon & 4pm The most magical of all children’s stories, Peter Pan is the classic tale of the boy who never grew up. Fly with us to Neverland to meet the Lost Boys, swashbuckling pirates, menacing Captain Hook and fierce red Indian braves. Marvel at the fabulous flying and a moving musical score by Stiles and Drewe. This exciting production marks the company’s 20th birthday.

Tickets: Thursday £8.50 Conc. £5.50 Friday – Sunday £10 Conc. £7.50

www.mountbattenplayers.co.uk

Centrestage Productions Youth Theatre

Disney’s High School Musical 2Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th October held at Thornden Hall Evenings 7.30pm sat mat 2.30pm What time is it? Summer time! School’s out - and the Wildcats are back at Thornden Hall! Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and their East High buddies as they dive into the enchanted world of Lava Springs Country Club and put their talent to the ultimate test! Featuring some great tunes and dance routines, HM2 will turn autumn into summer!

Tickets: Thursday & Friday £9 Conc. £7.50 Sat mat £7.50 & Sat eve £9

www.cpyt.com



■ The Concorde Club boasts live music five nights a week from international jazz artists to tribute bands and DJ evenings

■ Other highlights include a la carte dining, cabaret dinners, fashion shows, charity nights and much more

■ For details of what’s on during the winter season or to find out about business networking opportunities and conference and meeting room hire please visit www.theconcordeclub.com

at the Concorde Club & Hotel

■ The Moldy Fig is open seven days a week* serving excellent food, fine wines and local real ales

■ It’s an ideal meeting place to call in for a drink, enjoy lunch or dinner with friends or colleagues

■ Non members are welcome during the day while the evenings are reserved exclusively for members and their guests

*Closed Sunday evenings

Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9HQ Tel: 023 8061 3989 www.theconcordeclub.com

Knight Polson SolicitorsIf you need assistance then we have an experienced team of Solicitors ready to help you.

Services include:

OfficeS at:

18 Romsey Road Eastleigh

4 Leigh Road Eastleigh

tel: 023 8064 4822

www.knightpolson.co.uk

■ Accident & Injury Claims

■ Family & Divorce

■ Childcare

■ Wills & Probate

■ Residential Conveyancing

■ Contract Issues & Disputes

■ Landlord & Tenant

■ Employment & HR Advice

■ Insolvency & Debt

■ Commercial Property

■ Business Transfers

■ Commercial Services

■ Motoring Offences

■ Criminal Defence

Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 440645


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Pop in and see us at The Point café bar and try out our new fantastic range of MOZZO coffees!Including latte, cappuccino, mocha, hot chocolate, espresso & filter coffee.

Also available are a selection of handmade to order sandwiches, cold drinks, tea, cakes and ice creams.

Check the website for more details and special offers. New pre-theatre evening menu launches September 2010.

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Peep backstage …By joining our Friends Scheme; your annual donation will be used to help us make work, support artists and develop our local community through the arts.

What’s in it for you?■ Your name will be displayed on the

Donations wall outside our new studio The Creation Space

■ You will get season information and priority booking

■ You’ll receive discounts and promotional offers on selected shows

■ You’ll have the opportunity to meet artists, staff and the Director at our annual Friends pre-show party

■ We’ll also send you a membership card which allows you to receive promotional offers and discounts at our new café bar

Annual membership: a minimum of £30 per person, £50 per couple

We also offer a number of different packages for companies who wish to support us. For more information contact [email protected]


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It’s easy to book…Online: www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk

By Phone: 023 80652333

In person or by post: The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE

Opening hours are: Monday to Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm. On performance days we stay open until the performance starts. Sundays 1 hour before the performance starts.

Please make cheques payable to: Eastleigh Borough Council.

Reserved tickets are held for 3 working days after which they will be released for sale. 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: 1. Swan Centre 2. Multi-storey 3. Romsey Road 4. Leigh Road

We’re accessible… Full wheel chair access The Point is fully wheelchair accessible. This includes flat level access to Box office and all performance spaces, a lift to our conference facilities upstairs and wheelchair accessible seating areas.

Infra red hearing system The Point offers 2 different types of infra red hearing sytems 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 people who already wear a hearing aid.

Large Print and Audio The Point can offer a large print or audio version of our season brochure.

Touch Tours: The Point offers touch tours for blind and partially sighted people in conjunction with our Christmas show. Dates are available from Box office.

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Group Bookings: 1 free ticket for every 10 booked for the same performance.

Changing Tickets: Tickets are non-refundable but can be changed for another performance of the same show incurring an administration fee of £1

Family Friendly: Children are welcome at The Point and we commit to programming shows and creative learning sessions each season that are suitable for all ages. Please ensure children under the age of 10 are accompanied by an adult for shows and if the show is suitable for children and toddlers under 18months they can sit on their parent/carer’s lap. Please check age restrictions at time of booking.

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September 9th F Sex and the City 2 - film screening 13th D 4Men:Move - Udifydance Company 18th F Shrek Forever After - film screening 18th H The Voice of Roy Orbison - Walk Right Back 19th H Music Legends - Westfield Productions 20th F Letters to Juliet - film screening 22nd & 23rd D Edits - The Featherstonehaughs 25th CT Saturday Storytime 26th H Backtracks - Shooting Stars Troupe

October 1st D Southern Bound Comfort - Gregory Maqoma & Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui 6th - 8th T Macbeth - Song of the Goat Theatre 9th CT Saturday Storytime 9th F Toy Story 3 - film screening 11th CT The Jingle Dress - State of Emergency 11th F Inception - film screening 12th M Chris Wood and Andy Cutting 13th T The Rape of Lucrece by William Shakespeare (Studio Theatre) 15th H Taking Care of Elvis - The Mayor of Eastleigh’s Charity Appeal 10/11 16th F Karate Kid - film screening 16th H Celebrity Guitar Concert by Johannes Möller - Southampton Classical Guitar Society 19th T From Scratch - The River People 21st & 22nd T It’s going to be a long long time - Reckless Sleepers 23rd CT Saturday Storytime - The Owl and the Pussycat 23rd C The Perfect Wife…The Roadshow - Plested and Brown 25th F The A-Team - film screening 26th F Tinker Bell and The Great Fairy Rescue - film screening 27th CT When We Lived in Uncle’s Hat - Tutti Frutti Productions 28th CT The Mole Who Knew it was None Of His Business - Kipper Tie Theatre 30th F Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore - film screening 31st T Houdini - Proteus

November 1st F Iron Cross - film screening 3rd - 6th H Shakespeare Schools Festival 6th CT Saturday Storytime 7th H Band Concert and Festival of Remembrance - Royal British Legion 11th T Not about Heroes - Theatre Unlimited 13th F The Sorcerer’s Apprentice - film screening 13th H International Southern Minstrels Show 2010 16th - 20th H Patience - Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society 20th CT Saturday Storytime 21st H A Cut above the Rest - Spinners Dance 22nd F Tamara Drewe - film screening 24th D The Shiver - Subathra Subramaniam 25th C Rich Hall - Off The Kerb Productions in association with Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd 27th F Diary of a Wimpy Kid - film screening 29th F The Rum Diary - film screening

December 2nd T Dean Gibbons and the knowledge of Death or “The Day after yesterday” - Inconvenient Spoof 3rd & 4th H Christmas Cocktail - West End Singers 5th H E Minor Pop Academy in Concert 7th T From Scratch - Claudius and the Crow 10th T An Audience With Barry Norman - Clive Conway Celebrity Productions 11th F Legend of the Guardians: The Owl of Gar’hoole - film screening 11th H Christmas Concert - City of Southampton (Albion) Band 13th F Made in Dagenham - film screening 17th - 21st T A Christmas Carol - The Point’s Youth Theatre 29th F London Boulevard - film screening 29th & 30th F Alpha & Omega - film screening 30th F Burke and Hare - film screening

January 6th - 9th H Peter Pan - Mountbatten Players 13th - 16th H Dick Whittington - Westfield Productions

At a glance T Professional TheatreD Professional DanceH Community & Hirers performancesCT Professional Children’s Theatre

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The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DE Box Office 023 8065 2333

www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk


the point autumn 2010

Documents

point audiences

new piece

new exhibition programme

artists blogs

new addition

new director

new website

various artists responses