The Point and The Berry Theatre Spring 2023 Brochure

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WILDERN LN, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON SO30 4EJ Front cover: James Rowland: Learning to Fly Image credit: Rosie Collins

En Masse Pop Choir: The En Masse Collective

SHARING EXPERIENCES

WELCOME!

Welcome to our Spring season at The Point and Berry Theatres! As we move into a new year, we look forward to sharing the wonderful world of creative experiences we have on offer.

Before Christmas becomes too much of a distant memory, we are thrilled to share that our Christmas show for 2023 at The Berry Theatre is Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas It doesn’t get more Christmassy than this beautiful production – book now to avoid disappointment and make the most of our early bird discounts. Theatrical treats peppering the Spring months include: Unfiltered, a not-to-be-missed opportunity to see the very best new work being created by local talent in a relaxed environment with a shared meal; master of performance Shôn Dale-Jones (aka Hugh Hughes) is Still Floating and James Rowland is Learning to Fly; there’s circus with Orange Skies’ Wild Onion; and visionary dance theatre from Avant Garde with Illegal Dance. Get social with our Studio Sounds nights which take the relaxed feel of our Summer Social into the Studio theatre for chilled acoustic vibes, a perfect end to the week with friends. Plus The Comedy Network finds a new home at The Berry Theatre – alert your WhatsApp group now and pin down those great nights out. And finally, a new and exciting addition for 2023 - Take Flight, a festival of events and activities created for, with and by children and young people and featuring loads for families of all ages and configurations to get involved in and enjoy together. We cannot wait to see our Youth Theatre take to the stage with their inventive and imaginative production of Fantastic Mr Fox and to watch in awe as our talented Young Dance companies bring to life the songs of The Beatles in LOVE; plus The Point Ensemble will present their contribution to the National Theatre Connections Festival with a passionate presentation of (Circle Dreams Around) The Terrible, Terrible Past. The great news is it isn’t too late to join one of our Young Companies; join now and be part of the Easter performances at Take Flight. So, whether you’re visiting to enjoy a performance, a workshop or looking for somewhere warm and comfortable to sit and relax, we are open and here for you.

Charlotte Hall

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Creative Director of The Point Eastleigh and The Berry Theatre, Hedge End

EASTLEIGH FOR EVERYONE THE POINT’S POP-UP LIVING ROOM

As part of Eastleigh’s Warm Welcome, we will be creating a cosy space in our building and providing fun and relaxed free activities for local people to enjoy.

If you or someone you know would benefit from a warm, welcoming social space to spend time in during the colder months, please visit our website to find more details.

Would you like to support our work?

Your donations will support projects like our Pop-Up Living Room – providing older, isolated or vulnerable people with a warm space and relaxed enjoyable activities to help our community through a difficult winter.

With your help, we can continue to:

- Provide free activities and events

- Deliver transformative projects with local young people

- Support grass roots climate action in our area Together, we can create an Eastleigh for Everyone.

We know there’s nothing like shared experience with friends and you can now join our family with our new memberships.

Every Friend membership will help support our vital programme of work within our community.

Even better, your membership is valid across both The Point and The Berry Theatre’s programme.

Amongst the benefits, you’ll receive priority booking, exclusive offers and be entered into our ‘Just Because’ quarterly draw, with the chance to win theatre tickets, a treat at our Café Bar, exclusive event invitations, backstage tours and more.

It’s

easier than ever to make a donation, simply text to donate*:

To donate £1 text POINT to 70201

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from just £24 A YEAR at www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk/ support/become-a-friend or by calling our BOX OFFICE ON 023 8065 2333

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We invite you to join us for Unfiltered, an immersive evening of pop-up performances as we journey together around the building.

Come and discover snapshots of striking new work in unexpected places from vibrant and upcoming artists from all art forms. As part of Unfiltered we welcome you to stick around at the end for a closing light meal at 7.30pm to meet the artists and develop new connections.

TOO GOOD TUESDAYS

BRING YOUR GROWN-UP

Every Tuesday morning, we host something fun for grown-ups with their babies and toddlers. Join us each week in Spring for a Wonder Gig, an Arty Party, the Caffeine Club or our returning Baby Raves, back and better than ever!

THE POINT PRESENTS

CAFFEINE CLUB

An informal hang out for parents and their small people. Grab a FREE cup of tea or coffee, meet like-minded grown-ups and spend some time in our light and airy foyer space.

FAMILY | TUES 10 & 24 JAN, 7 & 28 MAR, 25 APR, 9 & 30 MAY DROP IN FROM 10.30AM TO 11.30AM

FREE! NO NEED TO BOOK PLUS FREE TEA/ COFFEE FOR GROWN UPS

SUITABLE FOR: PARENTS WITH BABIES, FROM PRAM TO TODDLER VENUE THE POINT

FILSKIT THEATRE AND SOPHIE ROSS PRESENT WONDER GIGS

An uplifting and relaxing hour with Sophie Ross who’ll play beautiful acoustic versions of well-known folk, jazz and pop songs.

Songs are accessible and enjoyable for both big and small ears alike, alongside beautiful atmospheric sensory visuals from Filskit Theatre.

No pressure and no judgement; just gentle, interactive time for you and your little one and some great tunes.

FAMILY | TUES 31 JAN, 21 FEB, 21 MAR, 4 APR & 23 MAY 10.30AM (SECOND SHOW AT 11.30AM ON 21ST MARCH)

TICKETS: £5 / £3 CONC.*

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 0-4 AND THEIR GROWN-UPS

IMAGE CREDIT: ZOE MANDERS

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THE POINT PRESENTS

ARTY PARTY

Pick up your invitation to the Arty Party, jam-packed with games, laughs and fun things to do. Perfect for your little pickle on a Tuesday morning.

FAMILY | TUES 17 JAN, 28 FEB & 16 MAY 10.30AM TO 11.30AM

TICKETS: £3 ADULTS / £3 BABIES*

SUITABLE FOR: PARENTS WITH BABIES, FROM PRAM TO TODDLER

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INCLUSIVE CINEMA

Our Inclusive Cinema provides a calm and welcoming atmosphere for anyone who would like to to enjoy a film in relaxed environment. Everyone is welcome but screenings are particularly beneficial to people living with Dementia and people with learning disabilities. During these screenings the lighting will be a little higher, the sound a little quieter and you can leave the theatre safely at any point with staff on hand to help you. All our inclusive cinema screenings are captioned.

HAIRSPRAY (PG)

TUE 24 JAN 10.30AM THE POINT

THU 2 FEB 10.30AM THE BERRY THEATRE

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN (PG)

TUE 21 FEB 10.30AM THE POINT THU 2 MAR 10.30AM THE BERRY THEATRE

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA (PG)

THU 16 MAR 10.30AM THE BERRY THEATRE TUE 21 MAR 10.30AM THE POINT

EASTER PARADE (U)

TUE 25 APR 10.30AM THE POINT THU 27 APR 10.30AM THE BERRY THEATRE

ELVIS (12A)

THU 11 MAY 10.30AM THE BERRY THEATRE TUE 23 MAY 10.30AM THE POINT

MOUNTBATTEN PLAYERS PRESENT CINDERELLA

After 3 long years away Mountbatten Players bring you their biggest and bestever pantomime, featuring laugh out loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes, plenty of boos and hisses and a live orchestra.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE | THU 12 – SAT 14 JAN 7PM & SAT 14 – SUN 15 JAN 10AM & 2.30PM

TICKETS: £17 / £14 CONCESSIONS

OPENING NIGHT OFFER - £16 / £13 CONC.

WWW.MOUNTBATTENPLAYERS.CO.UK

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WESTFIELD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE WIZARD OF OZ

Join Westfield Productions as they take you on a journey along the yellow brick road in this original family pantomime. Meet Dorothy along with all of her friends as they journey through Oz. With big dance numbers and lots of cheering and boos, this family pantomime is one not to miss.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE | THU 19 – SAT 21 JAN 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2PM, SUN 22 JAN 1PM

TICKETS: £14 / £12 CONC. / £10 ALL THU TICKETS

WWW.WESTFIELDPRODUCTIONS.CO.UK

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DANCE & CHEER-A-CALITY PRESENTS THIS IS WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF

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EXTERNAL HIRER | SAT 28 JAN 7.30PM

TICKETS: £26

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COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE | SAT 28 JAN 4PM & SUN 29 JAN 1PM

TICKETS: £14 / £12.50 CONCESSIONS

WWW.DANCE-AND-CHEER-A-CALITY.COM

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HUNDRED WATT CLUB

An evening of burlesque and vaudeville. Hypnotic, erotic and gorgeously chaotic, Hundred Watt Club return to The Point with another glittering line up of neo-burlesque, cabaret, circus and comedy stars!

With a raucous and risqué cast lovingly selected by Hundred Watt Club’s Lena Lenman, this show is a no-holds barred, full throttle journey into the wonderful world of showgirls, spectacles and songbirds.

Not for the fainthearted, this show employs and embraces adult themes, strong language and partial nudity with gusto. Glamorous, vintage attire is encouraged (we love it when you dress up!) but not enforced; wear what you’re comfy in. CocktailsavailablefromBoozyBaratthisshow -turntopage37tolearnhowtomixyourownat their masterclass!

Learn The Art of the TeaseBurlesque Workshop 3.30pm – 5pm

Hundred Watt Club are pleased as punch to announce a glorious workshop to introduce you to the wonderful world of burlesque! Boost your body confidence in a fun and relaxed environment whilst exploring the skills and shapes of the art of the tease. See more details on our website.

CABARET

SAT 4 FEB 7.30PM

TICKETS: £15 / £13 CONCESSIONS

SUITABLE FOR: 18+ ONLY

IMAGE CREDIT: SCOTT CHALMERS

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SDJ PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

STILL FLOATING

in co-production with Pontio, Bangor, Cairde Sligo Arts Festival and Theatre Royal, Plymouth

STILL FLOATING is a brand new piece of warmhearted comic storytelling by BBC awardwinning writer/performer Shôn Dale-Jones. A story about love, resilience and laughing at the things that should make us cry.

When someone suggests that Shôn should remount his 2006 Total Theatre award-winning hit show FLOATING (Barbican, Sydney Opera House) about the Isle of Anglesey floating away from mainland Britain, he is sure it isn’t what the world needs right now. 2006 is not 2022.

As Shôn explains why he shouldn’t present the show we find out that sometimes going backwards helps us move forwards. Told by a twotime Fringe First winner, this is a funny, uplifting and moving story, making the real and unreal fit together in one surprising whole.

THEATRE

THU 23 FEB 7.30PM TICKETS: £11 / 10% OF TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FREE TO THOSE WHO CAN’T AFFORD TO PAY - SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

AGE GUIDANCE: 12+

WWW.SDJPRODUCTIONS.CO.UK

IMAGE CREDIT: JAIMIE GRAMSTON VENUE: THE POINT

“Reduces audiences to tears and rapture” THE GUARDIAN

HERE FOR HALF TERM

NICK SHARRATT’S ALL-NEW PICTURE BOOK DRAWALONG

Join this much-loved children’s writer and illustrator in a family-friendly, fun-filled drawalong for all ages.

He’ll be sketching fab characters from his very latest stories and you’ll get to draw along with him. Whether it’s spectacular space aliens, funny fairy-tale folk or extraordinary elephants, you’ll have a whale of a time!

Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in.

FAMILY

SAT 11 FEB 2PM

TICKETS: £10 / £8 CONC. / £32 FAMILY TICKET FOR 4

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 4+

WWW.NICKSHARRATT.COM

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HULLA BALLOONY MOON TIME

Are you ready? Grab a spoon! Because it’s Pat-a-cake time!

Long Nose Puppets offer up a marvellous moonlit show full of riotous rhyme, zany puppets and spiffy special cake; all iced with music and songs by Tom Gray. Little children will feel stuffed to the brim with magic.

FAMILY

WED 15 FEB 11AM & 2PM

TICKETS: £10 / £8 CONC. / £32 FAMILY TICKET FOR 4

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 2 – 8

WWW.LONGNOSEPUPPETS.COM

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LONG NOSE PUPPETS PRESENTS

CREATIVE

CAPERS

Enjoy a jam-packed day of creative activities including arts, crafts, games and more, all focused around a fun theme!

On Monday, grab yourself a Golden Ticket to journey through the whimsical world of Roald Dahl! Make a Dream Jar from the BFG, invent your own scrumdiddlyumptious sweets, learn some disgusting pranks from The Twits and much, much more.

On Tuesday, we’ll be travelling through time to make some ancient artefacts, learn some dance moves of old and creatively explore some horrible history!

PLAYERS PRESENT SPONTANEOUS POTTER KIDZ: THE UNOFFICIAL IMPROVISED PARODY

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Grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to the box office!

A very magical improv show awaits... Spontaneous Potter Kidz is an entirely improvised wizarding comedy show based on your suggestions!

Interactive, family-friendly, and featuring live musical accompaniment!

FAMILY

SAT 18 FEB 2PM

TICKETS: £15 / £13 CONCESSIONS / £45 FAMILY TICKET FOR 4

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 4+

WWW.THESPONTANEOUSPLAYERS.COM

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FAMILY

MON 13 & TUE 14 FEB 10AM TO 3PM

TICKETS: £25 OR BOOK BOTH WORKSHOPS FOR £45 SUITABLE FOR: AGES 6 - 10 VENUE THE POINT

MAKE A PLAY IN 3 DAYS

Join us this February half term to form a young theatre company for 3 days to create a play!

Explore theatre skills, make friends and play games along the way.

FAMILY

WED 15 TO FRI 17 FEB 10AM TO 4PM

TICKETS: £75

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 7 TO 12 VENUE THE POINT

SPONTANEOUS

EN MASSE POP CHOIR PRESENTS THE EN MASSE COLLECTIVE

The En Masse Collective is a combination of the South’s leading professional adult choir and professional children’s choir, successfully running for over 25 years in Southampton.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE | SAT 4 FEB 7.30PM

TICKETS: £13 / £11 CONCESSIONS

WWW.ENMASSEPOPCHOIR.COM

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FOOTLIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS THE ADDAMS FAMILY

A fun show for all the family! The Addams Family is a musical comedy, based on the family characters created by Charles Addams in his cartoons which depict a ghoulish, kooky American family with an affinity for all things macabre.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE

MAR 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM

| WED 8 TO SAT 11

TICKETS: £16 / £14 - £15 CONCESSIONS

WWW.FOOTLIGHTSYOUTHTHEATRE.CO.UK

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CENTRESTAGE PRODUCTIONS YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS CATS

The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year - the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one, they tell their stories to Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to the Heavyside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE | WED 15 – SAT 18 FEB 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM

TICKETS: £15 - £17 / £14 - £16 CONCESSIONS

WWW.CPYT.CO.UK

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SOUTHAMPTON MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL

SMS have put on their dancing shoes! Featuring a rip-roaring score from Dolly Parton, ‘9 to 5 the Musical’ is a story about friendship and revenge, as three women are pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss – with hilarious results.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE | WED 19 TO SAT 22

APR 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM

TICKETS: £17.50 / £15 CONCESSIONS

WWW.SOUTHAMPTONMUSICALSOCIETY.CO.UK

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THE SPONTANEOUS PLAYERS PRESENT SPONTANEOUS POTTER: THE UNOFFICIAL IMPROVISED PARODY

The smash hit Spontaneous Potter is an entirely improvised wizarding comedy play, based on an audience suggestion of a fan-fiction title. Hilarity ensues as an entirely new Potter adventure is magically improvised on the spot - with live musical accompaniment!

Previous titles performed include: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Commerce Harry Potter and the Neville Wears Prada Harry Potter and the Rise of the Planet of the Snapes Harry Potter and the Struggle for a Decent Mortgage in This Economy

COMEDY | SAT 18 FEB 7.30PM

TICKETS: £17 / £15 CONCESSIONS

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 16+

WWW.THESPONTANEOUSPLAYERS.COM

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THE POINT

BLUE JEANS MANAGEMENT PRESENTS THE

MIGHTY KIDS BEATBOX COMEDY SHOW

Are you a kid? Do you like music, laughing and whack-a-doodle-noodle craziness?

Grab your pet adult and join us! Award-winning comedian Jarred Christmas and world champion beatboxer Hobbit bring a brand-new show packed with interactive jokes, silly billyness, beatboxing, and epic sounds created by you!

It’s the hottest ticket in town so pop on your oven gloves and get involved!

FAMILY | SAT 25 FEB 2PM

TICKETS: £10 / £8 CONC. / £32 FAMILY TICKET FOR FOUR

SUITABLE FOR: ALL AGES

WWW.MIGHTYKIDSBEATBOXCOMEDY.COM

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ATTIC PRESENTS LEARNING TO FLY

BY JAMES ROWLAND

POINT “A riveting, remarkable hour of theatre...

GUARDIAN

‘Learning to Fly’ sees James tell the story of a remarkable friendship he made when he was a lonely, unhappy teenager with the scary old lady who lived in the spooky house on his street. It’s about connection, no matter what the obstacles; about love’s eternal struggle with time; about music and its ability to heal. It’s also about her last wish: to get high once before she dies.

THEATRE | THU 2 MAR 7.30PM

TICKETS: £11

AGE GUIDANCE: 13+ COMIC REFERENCES TO DRUG USE

WWW.ATTICTHEATRECOMPANY.COM

IMAGE CREDIT: ROSIE COLLINS

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ZOE LYONS BALD AMBITION TOUR

Zoe Lyons has kept herself busy in the last couple of years by having what can best be described as a monumental midlife crisis. It involved buying a sports car, having a brief marital separation and running a 100k ultra marathon which really didn’t end well. Along the way her hair decided the best thing to do was abandon ship. It ain’t easy being a middle aged woman: try doing it with a combover. Thankfully Zoe has been able to explore the funny side of all these twists and turns. It’s time to sell the silly car and try and put the wheels back on her life.

COMEDY | SAT 4 MAR 7.30PM

TICKETS: £17

SUITABLE FOR: 14+

WWW.ZOELYONS.CO.UK

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IMPATIENT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

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Catering for the very youngest to the almost grown up, Take Flight will take you on a journey from playful to urgent via theatre, dance, magic, music, craft and more. Enjoy inspiring performances, events and activities with family and friends, including performance created by local children and young people. Imaginations prepare, it’s time to Take Flight.

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THE POINT PRESENTS

LANGUAGE ALIVE! SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE EVENT

A evening of performance celebrating all things poetry and spoken word performed by pupils from local schools who have taken part in the Language Alive! poetry project. Want your class to take part? Email thepoint@eastleigh.gov.uk

THE POINT PRESENTS

WED 15 & THU 16 MAR 7.30PM

TICKETS: £10 / £8 CONC. / £32 TICKET FOR FOUR

SUITABLE FOR: FOR ALL AGES VENUE THE POINT

THE POINT ENSEMBLE AND NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS PRESENT (CIRCLE DREAMS AROUND)

THE TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE PAST

A recurring dream, animals and people, people and animals. The familiar and the unfamiliar. A resounding sense of something strange. Going round, and round, and round… (Circle Dreams Around) The Terrible, Terrible Past is a thrilling new piece of surrealist writing by Simon Longman commissioned by the National Theatre for Connections Festival 2023, brought to life by a new generation of theatremakers. Do not miss this exciting piece of contemporary theatre.

THE POINT PRESENTS

SUN 19 MAR 3PM AND 7PM

TICKETS: £10 / £8 CONC. / £32 TICKET FOR FOUR SUITABLE FOR: AGES 14+, CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE

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THE POINT PRESENTS YOUNG AND IN CHARGE!

Tonight, the next generation are at the helm and kicking off a fortnight of Take Flight Festival events by taking over the Studio Theatre.

Enjoy an evening celebrating the creative brilliance of Eastleigh’s young people that is created, curated and performed by them. Prepare to be blown away by what Eastleigh’s youth have to offer.

THE POINT PRESENTS

FRI 31 MAR 7PM

TICKETS: £6 / £5 CONCESSIONS

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 8+

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THE POINT PRESENTS FLY ME TO THE MOON

It could be a bird, it could be a plane or even a hot air balloon! Fill the skies in our Atrium Space and help us to make it to the moon by crafting your own paper flying creations. Anything that flies goes, so let your imagination take flight. Simple templates will be provided and we’ll make sure your creation flies for the duration of the festival.

THE POINT PRESENTS

FRI 31 MAR – SUN 16 APR (CLOSED 9 & 10 APR) TBC

TICKETS: FREE

SUITABLE FOR: FOR ALL AGES VENUE THE POINT

NICK COPE’S FAMILY SHOW

Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years. He performs with his guitar and animations to sell-out crowds all over the country.

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SAT 1 APR 11AM & 2PM

TICKETS: £14 / £13 CONCESSIONS

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 2+ AND THEIR GROWN-UPS

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GIVE AND TAKE: KID’S CLOTHES AND TOYS

Plenty of wear left in it yet! Join us for a special clothes swap featuring items for babies, children and teenagers.

GIVE: Drop off unwanted clothes, toys or child accessories between 11am and 12pm

TAKE: Visit between 1pm and 3pm and help yourself to any item you would like.

This is a free event with no need to book, but we welcome a suggested donation of £3 per person to support us to run more events like this in the future.

Psst, don’t miss our other Give and Take events on 12th Feb and 13th May!

THE POINT PRESENTS

TUE 4 APR 11AM TO 3PM

TICKETS: FREE WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION OF £3

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KIDS WRITE SONGS

Kids of all ages are invited to join us at one of our drop in writing sessions to create songs about the things that really matter when you’re 7 (or 9, or 4, or 94).

Little imaginations lead the way with guidance from singer / songwriter Sophie Ross and Theatre Maker Sarah Shephard. The children’s work will be developed by a team of professional performers and shared in our studio theatre.

FAMILY

DROP IN: 4 - 7 APR 1PM (6 APR 10AM)

SHARING: 12 APR 10AM AND 2PM

TICKETS: DROP-IN: FREE | SHARING: £3 ADULTS / £3 CHILDREN / FREE FOR UNDER 12 MONTHS

SUITABLE FOR AGES 4+ BUT YOUNGER SIBLINGS WELCOME

IMAGE CREDIT: KRISTIN BROWN

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SOPHIE ROSS AND SARAH SHEPHERD PRESENT

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THE POINT YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS FANTASTIC MR FOX

Mr Fox is rather fantastic and with the help of his wife, children and a host of pals, he goes about his mission to outwit the greedy farmers to bring food and good cheer to his community.

Watch The Point Youth Theatre bring Roald Dahl’s beloved tale of a clever fox to life in this energetic and imaginative theatrical treat this Easter.

FAMILY

FRI 7 & SAT 8 APR 12PM AND 6PM

TICKETS: £10 / £8 CONCESSIONS / £32 FAMILY TICKET FOR FOUR SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES VENUE THE POINT

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POINT YOUTH THEATRE TASTER WORKSHOP

Curious about all the fun we get up to in our Youth Theatre sessions?!

Get a taste of Youth Theatre sessions ahead of a jam-packed Summer term, bringing you the chance to join in with a free taster session to explore theatre skills, play and perform.

TUE 11 APR 10AM, 11AM & 12PM

TICKETS: FREE SUITABLE FOR AGES 5 - 14 VENUE THE POINT

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DU IZ TAK?

A tiny tale told by tiny creatures about BIG ideas.

Told though the language of insects, Du Iz Tak? is a story about the cycle of life and all its impermanence. Come and peer into a miniature world of little puppets to see a delightful group of friends exploring their ever-changing home. Funny, imaginative and thought-provoking, it’s a show for all the family.

FAMILY

THU 13 APR 10.30AM, 11.30AM, 1.30PM & 2.30PM

TICKETS: £8 / £6 CONCESSIONS / £20 FAMILY TICKET FOR 4

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 4+

WWW.LONGNOSEPUPPETS.COM

TRIBE PRESENTS

STORYTRIBE SEASONAL SPECTACULARS

Following the success of the Halloween Spooktacular Ball, StoryTribe invites you to party throughout the year with their Seasonal Spectaculars!

Step into StoryTribe’s world of wonders for an unforgettable immersive adventure celebrating each season’s distinctive features. Expect a unique storytelling experience that combines games, dancing and sustainable craft activities that is fun for all the family. Fancy dress encouraged!

FAMILY

SAT 28 JAN & 5 APR 11AM / 1PM

TICKETS: £8

SUITABLE FOR: ALL AGES

WWW.TRIBEALTERNATIVESTAGESCHOOL.ORG

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LONG NOSE PUPPETS AND ANNIE BROOKS PRESENT

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LET’S ALL DANCE PRESENTS CINDERELLA

Let’s All Dance Ballet Company brings this glittering new production to young audiences around the UK in 2023. The company’s biggest show to date combines its customary stunning dancing, crystal-clear storytelling, gorgeous music and beautiful costumes to enchant and dazzle young and old.

FAMILY

TUE 11 APR 1PM & 3.30PM TICKETS: £12 / £10 CONCESSIONS

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 2 – 14 YEARS WWW.LETS-ALL-DANCE.CO.UK

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JOIN THE CAST FOR A 30 MINUTE BALLET WORKSHOP AFTER EACH PERFORMANCE AT 2.15PM AND 4.45PM.TICKETS: £4 PER CHILD

THE POINT YOUTH DANCE COMPANIES PRESENT LOVE: YOUTH DANCE SHOWCASE

The Point’s young dance companies and special guests are thrilled to present an evening of dance bringing to life The Beatles’ Love album, a fascinating reworking of classic recordings by the band’s original producer, Sir George Martin and his son Giles. Expect unforgettable performances from dancers of all ages to some of the greatest songs of all time.

FAMILY

FRI 14 APR 7PM

TICKETS: £10 / £8 CONCESSIONS / £32 FAMILY TICKET FOR FOUR SUITABLE FOR: FOR ALL AGES IMAGE CREDIT: SAVANNAH BROWN VENUE THE POINT

POINT YOUTH DANCE COMPANY TASTER WORKSHOP

Curious about all the fun we get up to in our Youth Dance sessions?!

Get a taste of Youth Dance sessions ahead of a jam packed Summer term, bringing you the chance to join in with a free taster session to explore contemporary dance technique and fun creative activities.

TUE 4 APR 10AM, 11PM & 12PM TICKETS: FREE SUITABLE FOR: AGES 8 - 18 VENUE THE POINT

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AMETHYST MAGIC AND ILLUSION PRESENTS TOP SECRET – THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE

AMETHYST MAGIC AND ILLUSION PRESENTS

TOP SECRET –

This is your opportunity to surround yourself with the mystery of magic, cleverly fused with wondrous and miraculous feats of science.

Hold on to your seats as The Point is transformed into a real-life science laboratory and filled with unbelievable “how did they do that!” moments.

Experience non-stop action-packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination, a fastmoving and colourful magical science show, packed with mystery, suspense, and heaps of mess!

Top Secret is fun and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy along with inspiring and educating every young budding magician and scientist.

FAMILY

SAT 15 APR 2PM TICKETS: £10 / £8 CONCESSIONS / £32 FAMILY TICKET FOR 4 SUITABLE FOR: ALL AGES WWW.AMETHYSTMAGIC.COM VENUE THE POINT

SPINNERS DANCE PRESENTS LET’S GO!

Spinners Dance Studio and Class Act Theatre School are back to showcase the amazing talent of their students. We want to take you all on a journey through every emotion and wow you with fabulous dancing, happy smiles and foot tapping music.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE | SAT 29 APR

1.30PM & 6.30PM

TICKETS: £18 / £14 CONCESSIONS

WWW.SPINNERSDANCE.CO.UK

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STARZ BALLET PRESENTS MAGICAL MEMORIES

Starz Ballet®️ are excited to be back at The Berry Theatre with 6 Magical Memories shows across two days. Featuring their tiny toddlers to teenage dancers performing ballet, modern and tap throughout each show, making more magical memories for 2023!

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE | SAT 13 & SUN

14 MAY 10AM, 1PM & 4PM

TICKETS: £16 / £9 CONCESSIONS

WWW.STARZBALLET.COM

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EASTLEIGH OPERATIC AND MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD

Set in the Tower of London, topsy-turvy plot is full of humour, clever words and a tangled web of twists and turns. With all the entertainment and memorable songs we have come to expect from this uniquely British duo on this historic Coronation week.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE | WED 3 TO FRI 5

MAY 7.30PM

TICKETS: £15 - £17 / £14 - £16 CONCESSIONS

WWW.EOMS.WEBS.COM

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SPOT ON PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS SCHOOL OF ROCK

Based on the iconic movie, featuring 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber. Experience the hilarious story of out-of-work musician, Dewey Finn, posing as a substitute music teacher and transforming his students into a mind-blowing rock band.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE | WED 17 TO SAT 20

MAY 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM

TICKETS: £15 - £17 / £14 - £16 CONCESSIONS

WWW.SPOT-ON-PRODUCTIONS.CO.UK

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Step into our circle and peel back the layers of this riotous, narrative cabaret. Blending theatre, dance, circus, and over 100 delightfully destroyed onions, WILD ONION brings three queer best friends together to explore and grow their chosen family.

As Daisy loses her sense of self in the midst of family secrets, Rach attempts to manage her fear of men, and Adam tries to make himself cry on a cyr wheel.

A ‘highly recommended show’ by FringeReview, described as ‘A right-rollicking night out,’ where the best tears are onion tears, and we guarantee not a dry eye in the house. All destroyed onions will be composted at a local community garden.

JOHN MACKAY PRESENTS

AN EVENING WITHOUT

KATE BUSH

Performed by Sarah-Louise Young, made with Russell Lucas.

Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights! She’s not therebut you are.

Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the ‘Stranger Things’ phenomenon, there has never been a better time to release your inner Bush and celebrate at this joyful, unique and mind-blowing show. “Spellbinding

THEATRE | FRI 17 MAR 7.30PM

TICKETS: £17 / £15 CONCESSIONS AGE GUIDANCE: 12+

WWW.WITHOUTKATEBUSH.COM IMAGE CREDIT: STEVE ULLATHORNE

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CHRIS MCCAUSLAND SPEAKY

BLINDER

Star of the Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie to You?, Have I Got News for You, QI, and Live at the Apollo...

One of the UK’s top stand-ups Chris McCausland is on tour with a show about life, family, and loads of other nonsense as well!

He’s blind. He’s a dad. He’s a husband. He’s third in command. He’ll speaky about all of that, and loads more.

COMEDY | SAT 18 MAR 8PM

TICKETS: £20

SUITABLE FOR: 16+

WWW.CHRISMCCAUSLAND.COM

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BOUND AND GAGGED COMEDY PRESENTS

AVANT GARDE DANCE PRESENTS

ILLEGAL DANCE

It’s 2030, and dance is a crime.

Illegal Dance explores a future where artistic expression is forbidden by oppressive regimes around the world. Dynamic contemporary choreography with innovative technical stagecraft to portray the tensions in a society that pits order against chaos, security against freedom, and individualism against collective will.

Director and choreographer Tony Adigun uses a blend of movement, music, and design to pull at tangled narrative threads, explore complex character relationships, and expose fragile morality.

With a curtain-raising performance from Hampshire Youth Dance Company.

DANCE

THU 23 MAR 7.30PM TICKETS: £15 / £13 CONCESSIONS SUITABLE FOR: 12+ WWW.AVANTGARDEDANCE.COM VENUE THE POINT

THE POINT PRESENTS

STUDIO SOUNDS

Relax with chilled, acoustic vibes provided by local musicians in an intimate studio environment.

We’re combining the easygoing Summer Social atmosphere of our popular Sounds of Summer with the cosy surroundings of our studio theatre, showcasing local talent and giving you the chance to power down after a long week with a night of live music.

Artist line-ups to be confirmed shortly. Please check our website for details.

LIVE MUSIC

FRI 24 MAR & 21 APR 7.30PM

TICKETS: £8 / £6 CONCESSIONS

SUITABLE FOR: 12+

IMAGE CREDIT: JOSEPH HUMPHREY

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THE HIGHLAND JOKER PRESENTS THE BUBBLE SHOW

Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes!

The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, and bubble art. Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles!

Actor, storyteller, and Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, is one of the top bubble artists in the world, bringing you an interactive, fun, international award-winning bubble extravaganza!

FAMILY | SAT 25 MAR 2PM

TICKETS: £10 / £8 CONC./ £32 FAMILY TICKET FOR FOUR

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 3 -12

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DONE TO DEATH, BY

JOVE

The Great British Detective tradition! Holmes and Watson meet Poirot and Miss Marple (alongside the usual suspects) in a spoof homage - who murdered Lady Fanshawe!?

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AVALON UK PRESENTS

SIMON BRODKIN: SCREWED UP

Simon Brodkin rips into celebrity culture, social media, the police, Putin, Prince Andrew and Jesus. Fresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster and Lee Nelson creator Simon Brodkin is back with an outrageous new stand-up show. “No show has made me laugh more”

THEATRE | SAT 25 MAR 7.30PM

TICKETS: £17 / £15 CONCESSIONS

AGE GUIDANCE: 11+

INTERNATIONAL TIMES

Made all the more tricky to tell, as theatrical knights, Sir Gavin of Robertson and Sir Nicholas of Collett attempt this six-actor show, given the other four are stuck in a broken-down van on the M6. With only the two of them to play all the assigned roles, what could possibly go wrong? “Hilarious and quite brilliant”

COMEDY | SAT 1 APR 4.30PM & 8PM

TICKETS: £23.50

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 14+

WWW.SIMONBRODKIN.COM

WWW.GAVINROBERTSON.COM / WWW.NICHOLASCOLLETT.COM

IMAGE CREDIT: PETER MOULD @STAGESNAPS

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NICHOLAS COLLETT & GAVIN ROBERTSON PRESENT

A PERFECT LIKENESS

Reclusive writer and photographer Charles Dodgson (also known as “Lewis Carroll”) invites celebrity author Charles Dickens to his Oxford home to pose for a portrait. Dickens is so intrigued by the whimsical Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that he accepts.

What ensues is a baring of two creative souls, the one private and fastidious, the other boisterous and irreverent. The result is a hilarious and revealing conversation between two quirky, fascinating, and completely different men.

“a witty and poignant play of lost childhoods and a growing friendship between two great writers

BRIGHTON ARGUS

THEATRE | SAT 8 APR 7.30PM

TICKETS: £17 / £15 CONCESSIONS

AGE GUIDANCE: 12+

WWW.CONN-ARTISTS.CO.UK

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GARY DELANEY: GARY IN PUNDERLAND

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world - star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back!

One of the most sought-after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft.

If you’re hunting for snark, Gary’s got it covered!

COMEDY | THU 11 MAY 7.30PM

TICKETS: £21

SUITABLE FOR: AGES 16+

WWW.GARYDELANEY.COM

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CONN ARTISTS THEATRE COMPANY IN ASSOCIATION WITH WORTHING THEATRES AND MUSEUM PRESENT

IMPATIENT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

ROUSTABOUT THEATRE PRESENTS DINOSAURS AND ALL THAT RUBBISH

BIG IDEAS DAY

Working together to make change happen. Our Big Ideas Day is back and showcasing the best community and creative action our Borough has to offer. Everyone is invited to join in with the free activities on offer from storytelling to eco arts and crafts. The popular Marketplace of Change returns showcasing plentiful ideas for how we can look after our planet. See website for full details.

THE POINT PRESENTS

SAT 13 MAY 10AM TO 3PM

FREE, NO NEED TO BOOK VENUE THE POINT

By arrangement with Penguin Books Ltd, a Penguin Random House company.

One man’s dream to reach the stars leaves the world in ruins! Can the sleeping dinosaurs wake and save planet Earth? A riotously fun environmental tale fuelled by rock’n’roll. “A really fun and engaging family show. I would highly recommend it!” ★★★★★

EDINBURGH FRINGE FOR KIDS

FAMILY

SAT 13 MAY 3PM SUITABLE FOR: AGES 3+ TICKETS: £8 / £6 CONCESSIONS / £20 FAMILY OF FOUR VENUE THE POINT

SMALL BUT MIGHTY

Introducing a year-round programme of bitesize activity and events that packs a mighty punch for our planet.

THE POINT PRESENTS

GIVE

AND TAKE SWAP EVENTS

Want to pass on your clothes and other items to loving homes, whilst picking up some second-hand gems yourself?

Our Give and Take swaps are free with no need to book, but we would welcome a suggested donation of £3 per person to support us to run more events like this in the future.

THE POINT PRESENTS

SUN 12 FEB & 13 MAY 11AM - 12PM GIVE / 1 - 3PM TAKE

SUITABLE FOR: FAMILIES AT 10AM, 14+ AND ADULTS AT 2PM

TICKETS: FREE, NO NEED TO BOOK

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WILD

HIVE PRESENTS IMAGININGS FOR A GREENER, BRIGHTER FUTURE

Changemakers in Residence at The Point, Wild Hive present three free creative nature-led workshops to spark ‘Imaginings for a Greener, Brighter Future’.

Sat 14 Jan - Patterns in Nature

Sat 25 Feb - Wild and Wonderful Habitats

Sat 25 Mar - Planting Your Patch

THE POINT PRESENTS

SAT 14 JAN, 25 FEB & 25 MAR 10AM - 12PM & 2PM - 4PM

SUITABLE FOR: FAMILIES (WITH ACCOMPANIED CHILDREN) AT 10AM, ADULTS (14+ WELCOME, IF ACCOMPANIED) AT 2PM

TICKETS: FREE, BOOKING REQUIRED

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WILD HIVE PRESENTS INTRODUCTION TO URBAN PERMACULTURE

Discover practical ways to transform small gardens and communal growing spaces into abundant food forests and nature havens.

Learn how Urban Permaculture inspires communities to lead greener and more sustainable lives, whilst saving money; improving wellbeing; growing local resilience; and protecting our planet.

PERMACULTURE GARDEN DESIGN DAY

Share ideas and help create ecofriendly designs for The Point’s outdoor spaces and roof terrace. This collaborative design day is ideal for home-growers, allotmenteers and nature-lovers who would like to practice designing more bio-diverse and wildly abundant neighbourhood growing spaces, based on Permaculture design principles.

SAT 4 FEB 10AM - 3PM

SAT 21 JAN 9.30AM - 4PM

TICKETS: £55 - BOOK VIA EVENTBRITE

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TICKETS: PAY WHAT YOU CAN - SUGGESTED DONATION OF £10

SUITABLE FOR AGES 18+

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THE POINT CAFÉ BAR

Our Café Bar at The Point is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm, serving hot and cold drinks, baked goods and light lunches.

VALENTINE’S GIN NIGHT

Meet us at The Point for a cosy Valentine’s date night with live music from Cinnamon Jazz, whilst sampling some fantastic locally-sourced gins. Your ticket includes a single house gin and tonic or small Prosecco on arrival.

Friday 10 February 7.30pm For ages 18+

TICKETS: £11

COCKTAILS AT THE THEATRE

Boozy Bar is hosting a cocktail masterclass, bringing hands-on mixology to The Point.

On arrival you’ll be greeted with a drink, then we’ll start shaking at 7.30pm, taking a break part-way through as we make and drink three different cocktails.

Join us for an evening of fun, laughter & great drinks with friends new and old, with a discount on food from our cafe bar to pair with your creations.

Saturday 25 March 7pm

Tickets: £39.50 | For ages 18+

MOTHER’S DAY

AFTERNOON TEA

Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scones and mini sweet bites, paired with a pot of tea from our selection or a delicious, locally-sourced Mozzo coffee.

Afternoon Tea for Two: £16 Sunday 19 March 1pm

BONUS ROUND

Grab your grey matter and buckle up for the return of our quiz night with a twist! Between each round there will be a short performance from a local artist of something they’re currently working on, to give the festivities a theatrical flavour!

Friday 26 May, 7pm

Tickets: £5 For ages 18+

YOUNG YOUNG COMPANIES COMPANIES A

CREATIVE YOUTH REVOLUTION

THEATRE DANCE

Our Young Companies are a force of creativity and fun for anyone aged 5 to 18. Led by industry professionals, the sessions are tailored to the age of each group and provide the perfect mix of developing skill and creativity with making new friends and having a fantastic time.

Point Ensemble are a performing arts company for young people aged 15 - 18 who create their own work. The group expand their performance skills and knowledge working with professional mentors from BearFace Theatre, to tell stories and bring inspiring performances to audiences across Eastleigh and beyond.

Watch the Point Ensemble in (Circle Dreams Around) The Terrible, Terrible Past as part of National Theatre Connections 2023 – more details on page 20.

AMAZINGHAVEANTIME

The Point Youth Theatre offers an exciting way for young people to explore their interests in performance and theatre in a fun and supportive environment.

Try out one of our free taster sessions and watch The Point Youth Theatre in Fantastic Mr Fox – more details on page 23.

The Point Youth Dance Company offers friendly, supportive and inspiring contemporary dance training for young people with no previous experience and those training in other dance styles. Our dancers enjoy learning technique, developing ideas and working as an ensemble to create new and exciting performances.

Try out one of our free taster sessions and watch The Point Youth Dance Company in our Youth Dance Showcase – more details on page 25.

All of our Young Companies are open access, so there is no need to audition or have any previous experience. Registration works on a first come first served basis.

New Youth Theatre members offer - Bring a friend and get £5 off term fees plus £5 off their term fees too!

GROW CREATIVELY

COURSES

The Point Youth Theatre

Years 1 & 2 Saturdays 10am - 11pm £65*

Years 3 & 4 Saturdays 11.15am - 12.15pm £65*

Years 5 & 6 Saturdays 12.45pm - 2pm £70*

Years 7 & 8 Saturdays 2.15pm - 3.30pm £70* Year 9 Saturdays 3.45pm - 5.15pm £75* Point Ensemble Years 10 - 13 Mondays 5.15pm - 6.45pm £90* Point Youth Dance Company

Spring Term Dates

Term starts on w/c Monday 9 January except the Point Youth Dance Company which starts on Wednesday 4 January. Term for all sessions runs until Saturday 1 April. No sessions during half term w/c Monday 13 February 2023.

Cancelling classes

Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any course or workshop if the minimum numbers are not met. If we are not able to run a workshop you will be informed three working days ahead of the course or workshop start date.

OUTLINE SOLID YOUR TURN

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

THIS IS FOR: ADULTS OF ALL AGES. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED THE COLLECTIVE

WITH BEARFACE THEATRE

Explore ideas, develop theatre skills, let go and have a laugh! Weekly drama sessions led by friendly theatre experts, BearFace Theatre.

MONDAYS 7pm to 8.30pm*

Tickets: £5 per session* Venue THE POINT

THIS IS FOR: ADULTS WITH DANCE EXPERIENCE (DANCE GRADUATES, STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS)

PRO CLASS

Our regular professional level dance class for dancers in training, dance graduates and professional artists, led by local professional dance artists.

MONDAYS 7.15pm to 8.30pm 30 Jan, 20 Feb and 20 March

Tickets: £5 per session*

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THIS IS FOR: OLDER DANCERS WHO WANT TO EXPLORE TECHNIQUE AND EXPRESSION WITHIN DANCE

RÉTROSPECTIF CLASS & COMPANY

A dance class for older adults focusing on contemporary technique as well as experimenting with the dancers’ own creativity. Retrospectif is made up of two sessions: Class – which focuses on technique and contemporary movement.

Company – in which those techniques are used to create and develop work, occasionally working towards projects and performances.

If you wish to only attend the Class segment, you may.

TUESDAYS

1.30pm to 2.30pm - Class 2.30pm to 3.30pm - Company

Tickets: £68 per term / £38 per half-term / £102 special offer for Class & Company* Venue THE POINT

THIS IS FOR: ANYONE WHO FANCIES TRYING THEIR HAND AT ARTS AND CRAFTS

BLISSFULLY CRAFTY

A relaxed club testing out a variety of arts and crafts techniques –projects for both pros and newbies!

TUESDAYS 6.30pm to 8pm*

Tickets: FREE, materials used may be chargeable Venue THE POINT

THIS IS FOR: ADULTS WITH MORE DEVELOPED TAP EXPERIENCE ADULT TAP INTERMEDIATE

With upbeat tunes and a friendly atmosphere, this class is perfect for tappers with some experience.

TUESDAYS 7.30pm to 8.30pm*

Tickets: £68 per term / £38 per half-term* Venue THE POINT

THIS IS FOR: EARLY CAREER AND ASPIRING WRITERS WITH SOME INTEREST IN WRITING FOR THE STAGE NEW: WRITING FOR THE STAGE

A friendly group for aspiring and early stage writers to explore the fundamentals of playwriting.

WEDNESDAYS 6pm to 8pm Weds 1 Feb - 15 March

Tickets: £40 per term Venue THE POINT

THIS IS FOR: ADULTS OF MIXED ABILITIES, WITH SOME BALLET EXPERIENCE

ADULT BALLET

A friendly and welcoming ballet class suitable for those who dance regularly or are returning to ballet after a break.

WEDNESDAYS 7.50pm to 8.50pm*

Tickets: £68 per term / £38 per half-term*

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THIS IS FOR: COMPLETE BEGINNERS, OR THOSE WITH BASIC TAP KNOWLEDGE ADULT TAP OPEN LEVEL

A friendly, welcoming class for those beginning to tap dance, or with some basic tap knowledge.

THURSDAYS 12.15pm to 1.15pm*

Tickets: £68 per term / £38 per half-term*

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THIS IS FOR: ADULTS LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S AND THEIR CARERS. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S

A social and uplifting movement class designed specifically for the symptoms of Parkinson’s, in a relaxed, friendly and welcoming environment.

THURSDAYS 1.30pm to 3pm*

Tickets: £5 per session (includes one free ticket for carers/companions)

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THIS IS FOR: ADULTS LOOKING TO DANCE FOR FITNESS, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

DANCEFIT: BROADWAY

BOOGIE

Perform easy-to-follow routines set to a fantastic mix of classic and modern musicals from stage and screen.

THURSDAYS 7.15pm to 8pm

Tickets: £5.50 per session

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THIS IS FOR: ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

WE CREATE

A lively, fun session exploring creativity through both drama and dance-based activities.

FRIDAYS 1.30pm to 2.45pm* Tickets: £5 per session

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THIS IS FOR: ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. DANCE EXPERIENCE HELPFUL BUT NOT ESSENTIAL.

NEXT STEP COMPANY

Be part of an exciting company offering dancers with learning disabilities professional dance training.

SUNDAYS

10am to 4pm 8 & 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 5 & 19 March Tickets: £100 per term Venue THE POINT

THIS IS FOR: ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

NEXT STEP OPEN CLASS

An open access class for adults with learning disabilities to train in an exciting environment alongside Next Step Dance Company members.

SUNDAYS

10am to 11.30am 8 & 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 5 & 19 March

Tickets: £6 per session Venue THE POINT

Spring Term Dates

Term starts on w/c Monday 9 January and runs until Friday 31 March. No sessions during w/c Monday 13 February 2023.

Cancelling classes

Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any course or workshop if the minimum numbers are not met. If we are not able to run a workshop you will be informed three working days ahead of the course or workshop start date.

AUDITION-BASED YOUTH COMPANIES

THIS IS FOR: YOUNG DANCERS AGED 13-21

HYDC EXPERIENCE MASTERCLASS

THIS IS FOR:

YOUNG ASPIRING DANCERS AGED 11 – 16

POINT TRAINING SCHEME 2023

SUNDAY 29 Jan, 12 & 26 Feb, 12 & 26 Mar, 16 & 30 Apr and 14 & 28 May, 10am to 1.30pm Term fees: £150 Venue THE POINT

THIS IS FOR: YOUNG DANCERS AGED 13 - 21

ORB YOUTH DANCE COMPANY

Training: MONDAYS 5.30PM TO 7PM* Term fees: £90 Venue THE POINT

Hampshire Youth Dance Company are searching for the next cohort of talented dancers and this masterclass is perfect for anyone considering auditioning for the company or HYDC Associates and wanting to find out more.

SUN 14 MAY 10AM Tickets: £6 Venue THE POINT

THIS IS FOR: YOUNG DANCERS AGED 13-21 HYDC ASSOCIATES

Training: SUNDAYS 9.30AM TO 12.30PM* Term fees: £100 Venue THE POINT

EXTERNAL YOUTH COMPANIES

THIS IS FOR: YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 6 - 17 SOUND POP ACADEMY

A fresh and exciting weekly singing group for young people. No experience needed.

WEDNESDAYS (AGES 6 – 8) 5.15PM (AGES 9-17) 6.30PM BOOK VIA www.soundpopacademy.co.uk Venue THE POINT

THEATRE RE INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

THIS IS FOR: PROFESSIONAL AND SEMI-PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS, ACTORS, DANCERS, PERFORMING ARTS TEACHERS, DIRECTORS AS WELL AS VISUAL ARTISTS, STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES

Through physical improvisation, composition and ensemble work, we will learn how to play with physical shape, space, rhythm and weight to sculpt intricate, inventive and thoughtprovoking visual theatre. We will look at the first steps we take in the making of new work, and how we rehearse a play before writing it. This workshop will be led by Guillaume Pigé, Artistic Director and founder of Theatre Re. Originally from France, he has been living in the UK for the past 15 years and has trained with

SATURDAY 29 APRIL 11AM TO 7PM AND SUNDAY 30 APRIL 9AM TO 5PM

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theatre makers and directors such as Andrew Visnevski, Steven Wasson, Corinne Soum, Daniel Stein and Thomas Leabhart.

BOOKING INFORMATION

The Point, Eastleigh www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk

The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DE

The Berry Theatre www.theberrytheatre.co.uk

The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EJ

CONC.*

Our concession ticket prices are for: under 16s, fulltime students, over 60s, NHS employees, Armed Forces, ex-Armed forces, emergency services, registered disabled, registered unemployed and carers. Please bring proof of status.

EDUCATION BOOKINGS

We offer discounted ticket prices for groups of 10 or more on selected shows with free teacher tickets included in your booking.

GROUP BOOKINGS

We offer discounted ticket prices for groups of 10 or more on selected shows. When booking online your discount will automatically apply.

Our friendly Box Office team are also here to help manage your booking, arrange payment schedules to suit your needs and give you the chance to get back to your group and see who wants to come(we can also take individual payments on a group booking).

Whether you’re organising a family treat or a work social, we will help you have a smooth and easy experience.

To enquire about a group booking please email us at groupbookings@eastleigh.gov.uk or call our friendly box office team.

RESTORATION LEVY AND BOOKING FEES

Where marked with an asterisk a Restoration Levy of £1 has been added to the ticket prices of our professional programme, films and hirer events to help the ongoing programme of maintenance to our theatres and equipment.

We do not charge a booking fee.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES

Events under the ‘Community’ title in this brochure are presented or promoted by one of our valued professional or community hirers. The presenting companies are therefore responsible for the content and production values of these performances.

RESERVATIONS, EXCHANGES, RETURNS

We can hold reserved tickets for three working days (21 days for group bookings) after which we will contact you to confirm or release your tickets. Reservations will not be taken 48 hours before a show.

Tickets are non-refundable but can be changed for another performance of the same show incurring an administration fee of £1.50.

WE’RE INCLUSIVE

We want our buildings and everything we do to be as inclusive to our audiences as possible and are committed to finding ways to allow everyone to enjoy their visit to The Point and The Berry Theatre.

If you need any additional support, please email us at thepoint@eastleigh.gov.uk or call our Box Office.

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