Hofesh Shechter is one of the UK's most talked about young choreographers delivering intensely physical, breathtaking performance that immediately connects with audiences.

The vibrant, young, urban edge found in Shechter's dance has seen him working on the new season of Channel 4's TV series Skins, as well as the National Theatre's new production of Saint Joan.

"Churning with the precision of a well oiled machine. a mighty ride of exciting choreographer and equally exciting music" The Times

www.hofesh.co.uk

Future Shorts mosey's into March with another choice selection of the very best short films from around the world. Future Shorts aims to stimulate, challenge, jolt and inspire your experience of cinema.

It was 1977, the year of skin-tight polyester, the Queen's Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever. The Sex Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze and at Hampstead Theatre, Mike Leigh was putting the finishing touches to Abigail's Party, his ferocious black comedy and landmark of twentieth century theatre.

In her suburban living room, Beverly prepares for the arrival of her guests. As the alcohol flows, Mike Leigh's ruthless, achingly funny examination of suburban life begins to bite...

"It's impossible not to be drawn into London Classic Theatre's production of Mike Leigh's beautifully observed drama" The Stage

www.londonclassictheatre.co.uk

Plested and Brown, the comedy duo behind Hot Pursuit and Minor Spectacular, return to test their new ideas on an unsuspecting audience. Let them know what you think at the end and help them devise their new show.

www.plestedandbrown.co.uk

From Donegan to Springsteen - Paul Leegan and The Legends present a musical tribute to Lonnie Donegan and other more recent performers of the skiffle and county blues music that Lonnie was first to popularise, such as Van Morrison and Bruce Springsteen.

www.paulleegan.com

The Corn Exchange welcome back The Compton Clefs Live Swing Band, together with MC Justin Trewren, for another afternoon tea dance. Put on your dancing shoes or simply watch and soak up the atmosphere.

Tea and cake included; tickets also available in the balcony to watch rather than dance.

The Cecilia Consort returns to St Nicolas Church to perform sacred music by Parry, Gibbons, Stanford and Purcell.

Janet Coxwell, our Director, has appointed Adrian Bawtree, an eminent organist and longstanding friend, to conduct the choir while she is on tour with the Tallis Scholars.

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by George Furth
Direction and Musical Staging by John Doyle
Musical Supervisor and Musical Arrangements
by Cathy Jayes
Designed by Liz Ascroft
Sound Designed by Gary Dixon

On a roof top in West Side, Manhattan, three friends watch as Sputnik flashes across the sky heralding the dawn of a new era. With all the idealism and exuberance of youth, they look forward to a promising future - “Our Time”.

Twenty five years later life and frustrated ambition have taken their toll. In Bel Air, California, Charley, Frank and Mary reflect on their life journey and the changing face of friendship. As the cynicism of middle age is stripped away, they remember how things used to be: “Our dreams coming true, Me and you, pal, Me and you!”

"It is almost 2 years since Jill Fraser asked me if I would do one more musical at The Watermill. I promised I would. Much has changed, of course, but I wanted to keep my promise. I thought long and hard about a musical that would reflect all Jill may have wanted to say and how it could be said. So, with the blessing of writers Sondheim and Furth, this poignant and funny musical, is coming to The Watermill.”
Director, John Doyle