Lighting by Lawrence T Doyle
Musical Direction by Paul Kissaun

It's the early 1950's and the world is changing fast, the Cold War meets warm hearts as jazz makes way for rock n' roll in the era where 'you've never had it so good' was sometimes true, sometimes not. British conscription comes to an end and The Crystal Ballroom Dance Band plays, inspired by their charismatic leader Micky Salberg. But how long will the old music last, and what will the new tunes sound like? A soulful, new musical comedy exploring the moment when an era turns, then twists, on the dance floors of Britain.

Talk Back: Free talk back after the show on Friday 4 April

Acclaimed aerial dance company, Gravity and Levity, return with SHIFT.

This innovative production sees Artistic Director Lindsey Butcher leading aerial performance into new territory as contemporary dance, circus theatre and live music unite in a sculptural, transformative environment. Planes shift and new landscapes reveal to the audience through a series of duets, trios, quartets and quintets choreographed by Charlotte Vincent (Vincent Dance Theatre), Charles Linehan, Luke Cresswell & Steve McNicholas (STOMP co-creators), with interlinking vignettes by designer/choreographer Michele Weaver and Lindsey Butcher.

This is cutting edge aerial performance on an intimate yet impressive scale, which will touch, surprise and delight.

"Abandon, humour, languor, support and passion. the audience engaged with a serious intensity that I've not seen before. The performance is a sensation seekers dream!" ballet.co.uk

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Alun Cochrane is a laid back comedian who makes his living chiefly by recounting everyday things. His comedy is warm and intelligent and has led to appearances on 'Just A Minute', 'Have I Got News For You' and 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks'. He is a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe with three consecutive highly acclaimed sell-out shows. This show will include jokes, thoughts and musings on everything from the mundane to the macabre.

"A master storyteller" The Metro

www.aluncochrane.com

This performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion is the culmination of Principal Conductor Leo Hussain's work to date with Newbury Choral Society. We will sing in the original German, accompanied by Charivari Agréable, a much-acclaimed ensemble specialising in period instruments, and professional soloists. We aim to give our audience the experience of hearing something unique and fresh, no matter how many times it has been performed in the past.