INSIGHT / BORDER CROSSINGS DOUBLE BILL

FOLLOWING a year of cross-Channel cooperation, an evening of dance is being lined up at The Point.

The double bill of contemporary dance has been developed through collaboration between French and English artists. In the first part and in a square just five metres by five metres, four performers construct a collection of different situations – all with a range of possible narratives and all based on a simple action: kissing each other… Insight is bought to the venue by French choreographer Emanuelle Vo Dinh and explores masculinity and femininity from a different angle.

Through the simplicity and repetition of the kiss, the piece develops as if behind closed doors; sometimes absurd or cynical it becomes reminiscent of our human relationships.

In the second part Point associate artists Joli Vyann presents their work in progress Border Crossings.

The company has been working with French choreographer Florence Caillon on the piece – a dance circus fusion.

The Border Crossings Double Bill is on Thursday.

IMPROV-ATHON

THE Point Yo uth Theatre will once again be testing their endurance and skills in a 24- hour-improvisation-marathon-fundraiser.

For the Improv-athon, six performers will be joined by members of The Point Youth Theatre in the creation of a theatrical extravaganza.

This is the ultimate test of quickthinking and staying creative under pressure, all whilst sleep deprived… Drop in and watch the show between 11am and 11pm tomorrow and 8am and 11am on Sunday.

BATTLE LINES
A TRIO of plays marking the centenary of the outbreak of The First World War continue their journey around Hampshire with a series of New Forest dates next week.
Looking at the region’s experiences of war, Battle Lines will explore the way three wars have shaped the lives of generations.
A trilogy of plays will look at The First World War, The Second World War and modern warfare.
The Call Up – Having watched the trained soldiers of the British Expeditionary force march through their village the local men, like George, leave Hampshire and all they hold dear behind.
Keep Smiling Through – Mary, Jean and Stan experience the Second World War as evacuees, deep in the heart of rural Hampshire.
In Our Name – Jenny has just moved to a new ‘patch’ in Hampshire, her husband is on a six-month deployment. Looking for support and a new best friend she joins the local Military Wives Choir.

  • Battles Lines is at Forest Arts in New Milton on Monday, Tuesday and Friday before continuing to Brockenhurst Village Hall and other Forest dates.