Dance in the East of England

West End Goes Ballroom

Venue	Mercury Theatre Colchester
Date	Thursday 19 August, 7.30pm
Price	£13 - £18.50
Box Office	01206 573948

Two of the nation's favourites - the Magic of the Musicals and the Beauty of the Ballroom, are brought together in one exciting new show of song, dance and live music.

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Venue	Norwich Theatre Royal
Date	Thursday 9 - Saturday 11 September
Price	£6 - £34
Box Office	01603 630000

Firmly crowned as a modern day classic, Matthew Bourne's multi-award winning hit Swan Lake returns to Norwich Theatre Royal, opening its new UK tour.

Spirit of the Dance

Venue	Kings Lynn Corn Exchange
Date	Tuesday 14 September, 7.30pm
Price	£19 / £18 concessions / £17 under 16s
Box Office	01553 764864

Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines heart-pounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion.

TangoMotion

Venue	Mercury Theatre Colchester
Date	Thursday 16 September, 7.30pm
Price	£13 - £18.50
Box Office	01206 573948

From virtuoso displays of traditional tango dance to the exquisite sounds of 1930s Buenos Aires and the powerful Nuevo Tango music of Astor Piazzolla, Tangomotion is a breathtaking journey into the heart of Tango Argentino.

Tango Pasión - Último Tango

Venue	Kings Lynn Corn Exchange
Date	Tuesday 12 October, 7.30pm
Price	£21 / £20 concessions
Box Office	01553 764864

Experience the energy, zest and fervour of pure Argentinean Tango, music and song in this magnificent, captivating performance, presented by 12 of Buenos Aires finest Tango dancers.

Russian Classical Ballet - Swan Lake

Venue	Key Theatre, Peterborough
Date	Sunday 31 October, 2.30pm & 8pm
Price	£17.50 / £16.50 concessions
Box Office	01733 207239

A compelling legend of tragic romance tells story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil curse, and choreography that allows the very best dancers to show just how impressive they can be. Swan Lake is considered by many to be one of the greatest classical ballets of all time.

Essence Productions Ltd - Essence of Ireland

Venue	Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
Date	Tuesday 16 November, 7.30pm
Price	£8.50 - £26.50
Box Office	01284 769505

The finest dancers and musicians sweep audiences along a breath-taking journey of music, song and dance with a kaleidoscope of colour and a backdrop of extremely infectious high octane live music.

Ballet Theatre UK - Cinderella

Venue	Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
Date	Monday 22 - Wednesday 24 November, 7.30pm (Tuesday matinee, 2pm)
Price	£8.50 - £24.50
Box Office	01284 769505

Join Cinderella in an adventure of daring magic, handsome princes, glass slippers, and see if she can find her 'happy ever after'.

Ballet Theatre UK - The Nutcracker

Venue	Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
Date	Thursday 25 November, 4pm & 8pm
Price	£8.50 - £24.50
Box Office	01284 769505

Tchaikovsky's most loved and unforgettable musical score combines with magical choreography, exquisite costumes and breath-taking scenery to create an atmosphere of fantasy and illusion.

Tilted Productions - Masquerade

Venue	Mercury Theatre Colchester
Date	Saturday 22 January, 7.30pm
Price	£10.50 - £15
Box Office	01206 573948

Tilted Productions return to the Mercury, following Marjorie's World Unhinged, Glacier and TrAPPED, with a brand new performance by Maresa von Stockert. Masquerade is a visual feast, a poignant provocation for the mind and questions whether all is as it appears.