MOVE | TALK | PRIDE – Digital Evening

Join us for an evening celebrating this year's MOVE | TALK | PRIDE project with a dance film screening and a post show discussion exploring the experiences LGBT*QIA+ and queer people in Suffolk.

Triple Bill | Lanre Malaolu

Join us for an weekend of three works by Lanre Malaolu.

CLUB ORIGAMI | Takeshi Matsumoto

Takeshi Matsumoto’s “Club Origami” presented live and online as part of Pavillion Dance South West's Children and Their Grown Ups programme.

A Doorstep Duet | New Adventures

We'll be joined by New Adventures in Chantry Park and Christchurch Park as part of Dancing in the Parks this Summer!

Waterfront Dance Day

Inspired by the Power of Stories Exhibition by Ipswich and Colchester Museums and the programme of work by Aspire Black Suffolk, the programme will specifically present and celebrate the work of Black artists. Join us outside Cult Café from 1:30pm or 3:30pm to experience an hour of powerful dance works by talented artists and companies

AN EXTRAORDINARY WALK IN THE PARK | CAT END OF YEAR SHOW 2021

Hearts | SAY Dance

Performed by the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training students.

Becoming Other | Night People Events

Performed by the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training students.

Zest | New Movement Collective

Performed by the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training students.

How Do You Do | New Movement Collective

Performed by the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training students.

AETHER | Humanhood

Performed by the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training students.

ANTI-BODY | ALEXANDER WHITLEY DANCE COMPANY

The new work by digitally innovative Alexander Whitley explores the form of the human body and technological drive to transcend it.

BLKDOG | BOTIS SEVA

A genre-defying blend of hip hop dance and free form antics, BLKDOG explores the inner battlefield of an ageing artist trying to retain his youth.

Illegal Dance Rule Of Seven | Avant Garde Dance

A young searcher finds himself enticed by the murmurings that lie beyond closed doors. Peering through the keyhole our searcher soon finds himself swept into the whirlwind. A world of rehearsed speeches and practiced sincerity where artistic expression is forbidden by oppressive regimes around the world.

Drowntown | Rhiannon Faith

Six strangers, weighed down by individual darkness, come to a coastal land. Seemingly abandoned, there is no one to help but themselves. Stuck between the remains of a broken community and the vast bleakness of the sea, they struggle with isolation, shame and failed support systems.

GRASS films | Second Hand Dance

EXPLORE THE WORLD BENEATH YOUR FEET

Look down. What are you standing on?

Explore the ground and all its wriggling inhabitants in this double bill of quirky dance films.

Sunny Days and Insect Hands - A digital double bill

TRANSIT-20 | SAY DANCE

TRANSIT-20 was conceived by four dance artists from London and South Africa who have never danced together until now…(virtually).
Join us after the screening for a post show discussion!

CARMEN | JOSE AGUDO

Streamed live from the Jerwood DanceHouse, Jose Agudo will preview his latest work which draws upon his unique palette of Flamenco and contemporary dance to create a dramatic adaptation of Prosper Merimée’s classic novella.

A Night with the Just Us Hip Hop Apprentice Co.

An exciting mixed bill of hip hop works featuring choreography by Joseph Toonga, Kenrick ‘H2o’ Sandy, Shannelle ‘Tali’ Fergus, & Shawn Aimey.

WHILE YOU ARE HERE | Jonathan Goddard and Lily McLeish

Simultaneously looking at the past, present and future, stories are connected through their location, forgotten incidents ricocheting through the space as generations of humans pass by trying to make sense of life, of death, of time.

The Monsters | Cas Public

Join us for the online screening of Suites ténébreuses/The Monsters, a production in semidarkness from whose shadows emerge the monsters that inhabit our childhood imagination, the most disturbing of which continue to haunt us as we age.

(RE)UNITED | ALLEYNE DANCE

Join us for a heart warming, short interactive dance film and post show talk.

In Search of Sanctuary | James Cousins Company

Join us online for a live Q&A, dance film and photography gallery! Click below to find out more.

Super Awesome Digital Disco

Get the whole family ready (you! your nan! your dog!) for The Super Awesome Digital Disco!

Solstice

AN INTERACTIVE DANCE WINDOW INSTALLATION

Our doors may be closed throughout December, but there is something rather magical happening inside. Looking out on to Foundry Lane from the Jerwood DanceHouse, there will be an interactive dance window display where you take control.

HEADSPACEDANCE DOUBLE BILL | LUCA SILVESTRINI’S PROTEIN

Created for Three and Four Quarters (2012) and If Play is Play… (2014) respectively, After the Interval and its sequel, Before the Interval, are Luca Silvestrini’s works for award-winning HeadSpaceDance curated as part of two programmes of new commissions and revivals.

CIRCADIAN | ROSEMARY LEE

From one afternoon to the next over the summer solstice weekend 2019, one of 24 dancers, drawn from the eastern region and ranging in age from 10-70+ years, performed a short solo on the hour every hour. Watch this online screening for free - straight from our website.

The Dance WE Made… at home! | University of Suffolk Level 5 BA (Hons) Dance Students

During their final term of their first year, the University of Suffolk Level 5 BA (Hons) Dance Students worked remotely with Tim Casson to create an at home version of The Dance WE Made.

Sleep. Eat. Danst. Rosas | University of Suffolk Level 6 BA (Hons) Dance Students

Sleep. Eat. Danst. Rosas was created by the University of Suffolk Level 6 BA (Hons) Dance Students for their Creation & Performance module assessment during lockdown.

FESTIVAL QUARTIERS DANSES

As the only festival entirely dedicated to dance in Montreal, the Festival Quartiers Danses aims to make contemporary dance, in all its forms, accessible and available to all audiences.

Aize Balagan | Sababa Bar Co.

In preparation of CAT Week 2020 we'll be sharing DanceEast CAT Alumni, Bar Groisman's work, Aize Balagan. This work delves into the struggle of an ending relationship.

MIXED BILL | DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT)

Featuring performances choreographed by James Wilton Dance, Luca Silvestrini's Protein, Sarah Blanc, and Uchenna Dance, our Mixed Bill showcases performances from the DanceEast CAT 2019 End of Year Show.

Park Road | DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT)

Choreographed by Jasmin Vardimon Company.
Set in an urban landscape, the students explore physicality and characters within a park, as well as presenting professional repertory in this highly physical work.

Our Time | DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT)

Choreographed by Joseph Toonga.
Inspired by powerful female icons, this piece see’s the all-female cast intertwine grace with passion and ferocity.

Night Vision | DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT)

Choreographed by Jess and Morgs.
This piece explored the interplay between film and dance on stage and on screen. The piece was created in collaboration with the dancers and through engaging with the technology to create a relationship between the two forms.

The Knot | DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT)

Didy Veldman's Humanoove restaged by Mathieu Geffre
“The sacramental aspect of marriage is dying; marriage could even be seen as part of our throw-away culture. And yet we still seek out strong commitment in love and romanticise marriage. The piece explores different aspects of marriage, our fears, expectations, the meaning of ‘forever’ and the wedding party.” Didy Veldman, Artistic Director, Umanoove.

TooMortal | Shobana Jeyasingh Dance

A beautiful and mesmerizing work sees six women dancing within the pews of a historic church, weaving a story that moves between power and quiet reflection.

The Place Online: Tony Adigun’s Avant Garde Dance – Fagin’s Twist

DanceEast is delighted to present The Place Online’s broadcast of Avant Garde Dance's hit show Fagin's Twist.
Watch here for FREE.

LOL (Lots of Love) | Luca Silvestrini’s Protein

It is ten years since LOL (lots of love) was made and we find ourselves in a unique moment in time where we mainly rely on digital connection and interaction. Stream the full performance of LOL (Lots of Love) as part of Protein 21 Remix Series which brings back historical works onto a digital stage to help us take some distance from the present and provide a social and individual perspective on society, interpersonal connections and the everyday.

FAERIE TAILS Theatre Emporium

Experience the magic of fairytale with The Theatre Emporium’s Enchanting Production ~ Faerie Tails

The Story So Far – Ipswich High School

Ipswich High School presents ‘The Story So Far..’ a collaborative project using Literature studied in English lessons and bringing it to life on stage.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Finborough School

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family.

CTC presents FAME the Musical

National award-winning CTC proudly present the international smash hit sensation Fame The Musical!

Encore Dance Company

Encore Dance Company - the 3rd year graduate company of Tring Park School for the Performing Arts returns with an exciting and eclectic mix of all genre of dance work.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – The Landseer Players

Mirror, Mirror on the wall.. Book your tickets for the fairest pantomime of them all!

The Suffolk Chronicle

For the fifth year, four local schools dance together with the direction of Sam Moss.

Be Yourself, Be Amazing PQA Showcase

PQA Ipswich are delighted to present their very own showcase ‘Be Yourself, Be Amazing”

Spin Off Made in Suffolk Performance

Join Spin Off as they perform their piece The Love Letter at the Ed Sheeran: Made in Suffolk Exhibition at Christchurch Mansion

Little Shop of Horrors – St Joseph’s College

With nods to sci-fi and B-movies, Little Shop of Horrors offers a lurid feast of fun as its technicolour characters grapple with a voracious carnivorous plant.
St Joseph’s College’s young cast devours the challenges and serves up a rich visual and musical treat.

BLKDOG | Botis Seva

A genre-defying blend of hip hop dance and free form antics, BLKDOG explores the inner battlefield of an ageing artist, trying to retain his youth.

ENOWATE | Dickson Mbi

Enowate uses popping and contemporary dance to express Dickson’s inner dialogue - as if he is a man speaking to his shadow.

HANSEL & GRETEL | Uchenna Dance

This contemporary retelling of the classic fairy tale finds our two young heroes lost in London, overwhelmed by the sights, sounds and smells of the city.

RETURN TO HEAVEN | Mark Bruce Company

Two explorers search the dark mysteries of the ancient world and enter a perilous land beyond time and death

CHOTTO XENOS | Akram Khan Company

How does war begin? And how does it end? It depends on who is telling the story.

NYDC with RUSSELL MALIPHANT WORLD PREMIERE

For their latest stage work National Youth Dance Company (NYDC) collaborate with multi-award-winning choreographer and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist, Russell Maliphant

ACCE Chinese New Year Show 2020

Following last nine year’s success, the Anglo Chinese Cultural Exchange (ACCE) returns to perform another spectacular show in Dance East to celebrate the 10th annual Chinese New Year 2020.

U.DANCE REGIONAL PLATFORM – DanceEast Ipswich

The U.Dance Regional Platforms provide youth groups from all over the Eastern Region with the opportunity to come together, celebrate youth dance and showcase their talent.

U.DANCE REGIONAL PLATFORM – University of BEDFORDSHIRE

The U.Dance Regional Platforms provide youth groups from all over the Eastern Region with the opportunity to come together, celebrate youth dance and showcase their talent.

The Sleeping Beauty (Magpie Performers)

A dream of a pantomime, become a part of the magic and fun this winter with Magpie Performers!

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS Foundation

Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at DanceEast.

NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL 2019

Northgate High School present a collection of work created in the first half term of the academic year by A Level and GCSE dance students and those in KS3 who attend extracurricular dance clubs.

The Theatre Emporium LAMDA Showcase AU19

A syllabus variety performance from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

AN EVENING WITH JULIE CUNNINGHAM AND COMPANY

Join us for a night with DanceEast Associate Artist Julie Cunningham and Company as they explore a distinctive blend of technically skilled and emotive choreography.

BORN TO MANIFEST

*PREMIERE* Born to Manifest is a powerful new hip hop dance double bill that illuminates the experience of young black British men.

WHILE YOU ARE HERE

*PREMIERE* While You Are Here is a performance where dance and theatre meet, written by Eve Leigh and an exciting collaboration between Choreographer Jonathan Goddard and Director Lily McLeish.

STAGING SCHIELE

*PREMIERE* Inspired by the extraordinary work and life of Austrian artist Egon Schiele, famous for his unflinching nudes and searing self-portraits, the piece scrutinises the eternal conundrum of the male artist and the female model.

FINAL EDITION

As we celebrate the tenth year of the Jerwood DanceHouse, we are delighted to present Richard Alston Dance Company’s fifth visit to Snape Maltings as part of the company's final tour – a significant moment for dance in the UK.

OVERFLOW

*PREMIERE* Overflow is a compelling and timely exploration of the human condition in the era of big data, when personal information is used to predict our actions and human behaviour has become the most prized raw material of the economy.

TEN SORRY TALES

*PREMIERE* Ten Sorry Tales presents a collection of modern-day fables. From the child who sleeps for fifteen years, to the sinister sisters who prey on trespassers and the boy who brings butterflies back to life.

Made in Suffolk Film Screening

Directed by Mel Horwood, Made in Suffolk is the story of Suffolk Dance/DanceEast and one woman’s lasting impact on dance.

Open House

DanceEast invite you to Open House – a celebration of the past ten years and the start of our next chapter.

An Evening With Gary Avis

Join Royal Ballet Principal Character Artist and Ballet Master Gary Avis MBE, in conversation with Norfolk Author and Broadcaster, Christine Webber, for an in-depth look at his career and his time as a member of the Company.

SUFFOLK SOUL SINGERS 10th Anniversary Concert

Suffolk Soul Singers are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special concert of uplifting soul and gospel music.

EPIC Fox Academy of Dance

"Great stories happen to those who tell them..."

Landseer Players present THIS IS IT … OUR GREATEST SHOW

THIS IS IT .. the show that will have you all dancing in your seats.

Summer Showcase Stage Coach Woodbridge

For our families and friends, Stagecoach Woodbridge students take to the stage with a medley of musical numbers from some of the best loved shows of the last few decades.

Rhythm of Life Copleston High School

A showcase of work from Copleston Dancers, including the Strictly Copleston Winners, Dance Clubs from Year 7-11, GCSE Dance and A Level Dance.

Ten Year Anniversary

The Emma Dodd School of Performing Arts welcome you to celebrate their “Ten Year Anniversary” in a fun filled, action packed show suitable for all ages. Bringing the West End home in a Musical Theatre showstopper not to be missed!

Part 1 Of DOUBLE BILL: THE HICCUP PROJECT

Join us on this night of celebrating female choreographers and performers.

STUART WATERS ROCKBOTTOM

ROCKBOTTOM is a riveting exploration of one man’s journey into and out of the deep end of human existence.

Part 1 of DOUBLE BILL: ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM LANRE MALAOLU

Both new to DanceEast, this is a Double Bill of male solos.

OSCILLATE OLD KENT ROAD

A ground-breaking tap dance experience choreographed by Avalon Rathgeb and Dre Torres that explores human interaction and the effects of miscommunication in relationships.

House to Home

House to Home is a performance featuring over 100 community dancers, inspired by the story of how the Jerwood DanceHouse has and will be a home to so many.

DANCEEAST CAT END OF YEAR SHOW

Students from the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) perform a mixed bill of original works commissioned by influential national and international choreographers.

Lowestoft Dance map

In partnership with Lowestoft Museum, Glass House Dance along with members of the local community will be unearthing stories from the exhibitions and share them through a dance performance.

First Light Festival

First Light Festival is a brand new, 24-hour multi-arts festival in the beautiful beach-side setting of Lowestoft.

Part 2 of DOUBLE BILL: A NIGHT’S GAME ALLEYNE DANCE

Join us on this night of celebrating female choreographers and performers.

Part 2 of Double bill: THE UPSIDE DOWN MAN MOHAMED TOUKABRI

Both new to DanceEast, this is a Double Bill of male solos.

DanceEast CAT Auditions

Entry onto the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) is by audition. Auditions run each year in May and June.

10th Anniversary Showcase CTC

Over 150 performers from the CTC Academy will take to the stage this June as they proudly present their 10-year showcase; a celebration of local young talent and musical theatre.

Jack & The Beanstalk Landseer Players

Join Jack Trott on his enormous adventure!

The Machinery of Change

Directed by Sam Moss, four local schools dance their story, involving a benevolent employer, argumentative brothers and strong-minded sisters.

The Theatre Emporium School of Acting Presents Mystical Menagerie

Discover an enchantment of wonder, legend, myth and magic.

INTOTO DANCE

INTOTO DANCE is proud to present an evening that reflects the eclecticism of contemporary dance today.

Hairspray St Josephs College

The supreme talents of St Joseph’s College students are set to burst onto the stage in spectacular fashion as they present their production of this well-loved musical.

BE YOURSELF, BE AMAZING

Jack & The Beanstalk Landseer Players Copy

Join Jack Trott on his enormous adventure!

Imagine Dance Company | The Fab 4 – All The Best Bits From Our Favourite Musicals

The award winning Imagine Dance Company, present their annual showcase of their favourite toe-tapping, all singing and dancing, magical musicals, be prepared to be entertained!

Make Do and Friends

A Little Bit of Light is an emotionally powerful interactive dance performance. It combines music, dance and puppetry as well as moments where the audience can join in.

EPILOGUES

This new production, inspired by stories of division and separation, weaves three duets into one emotive evening, leaving you shifting from the familiar to states of dreamlike wonder.

HOST Performance

A day of workshops, performances and debates for older dancers, along with artists, practitioners and choreographers working with dancers over 50.

STILL I RISE

TRIBE//'s debut work Still I Rise is a call to arms, a defiant and uplifting work danced by a female ensemble.

U.DANCE EAST 2019 – IPSWICH

DanceEast host U.Dance East 2019 at the Jerwood DanceHouse.

JULIET AND ROMEO

Lost Dog's new show reveals the true story of Romeo and Juliet.

TORUS

Torus is a journey through the flow of nature. Humanhood's first group piece draws inspiration from our tribal roots and will take you on a journey of chaos and stillness. As rhythm takes over your senses, will you stay in touch with reality?

SILENT LINES

Silent Lines draws upon Russell Maliphant's extensive research in dance and anatomy - using a variety of movement disciplines, animated video projection, and lighting.

MADHEAD

Madhead sees acclaimed 2018-19 Guest Artistic Director Botis Seva and the company of 38 young dancers, present a unique evening fusing contemporary dance, physical theatre and hip-hop.

RITE OF SPRING

Using the South Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam - with its intricate rhythmic footwork, expressive prowess, and geometric and dynamic movements - Seeta Patel takes on the challenge of reimagining Stravinsky's iconic Rite of Spring for an international cast of Bharatanatyam dancers.

U.DANCE EAST 2019 – BEDFORD

DanceEast co-host U.Dance East 2019 at the University of Bedfordshire.

ACCE Chinese New Year Show 2019

Bring the family along to enjoy the Chinese dance, music and amazing Martial Arts to get into the spirit of the Chinese New Year!

ACCE Anglo Chinese Talent Show

This is the first Youth Culture and Art Festival, hosted by the Anglo Chinese Cultural Exchange.

Ipswich School of Dancing

Emma Hawley, of Ipswich School of Dancing is collaborating with Caryl Hudson in a celebration of dance. Creating a unique fusion of latin, ballroom and contemporary dance drama styles. The choreography is based on songs from musicals including Cabaret, Edward Scissorhands and The Greatest Showman. The performance will be a perfect family outing to begin the Christmas festivities!

Magpie Performers present Cinderella

The age-less tale of Cinderella is brought to life in a whole new way this January as Magpie Performers take to the stage and try to finish before the clock strikes twelve!

Sparkle and Shine

A showcase of talent from all year groups, showing work from students, various dance clubs as well as Stardust, Diamond and Academy.

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL 2018

See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life like never before and support young people from your community as they take to the stage.

Northgate High School 2018

A collection of work created in the first half term of the academic year from A Level and GCSE dance students and those in KS3 who attend extracurricular dance clubs.

SNOW

We are excited to welcome local dance artist Holly Noble Dance to DanceEast for the first time with her new production SNOW, which will take you through the familiar tale of Snow White with some not so familiar twists and turns.

CONTAGION

Contagion dramatises the horrors of the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic, which killed more people than the First World War itself. The performance is inspired by the nature and spread of the flu virus, the unseen enemy that mankind was battling within, while engaging in more conventional warfare in the world outside.

SPILL: Diamond

“The show is a celebration of survival against overwhelming odds. We have a LGBT history we are proud of.” – David Hoyle

MEDUSA

Created on the coast of Barcelona and inspired by its marine life, Jasmin Vardimon presents her new work Medusa. Celebrating 20 years of the Jasmin Vardimon Company, this piece examines the gendered historical significance of Medusa; the myth, the symbolism and the philosophical
idea of ‘reflection’.

SPILL: Imagined Touch

Imagined Touch is a sensorium created in collaboration with Deafblind artists Heather Lawson and Michelle Stevens.

THE LITTLE PRINCE

The well-loved story The Little Prince is retold using Protein’s mix of humour, dance and music, encouraging us to look at the world through our hearts and reconnect with the child that’s in us all.

THE STORM

We are excited to launch the season with a premiere from James Wilton Dance, The Storm; a whirlwind of lightning fast athleticism where acrobatics, break-dancing, martial arts and contact work fuse to form dance that will blow you away.

10

National Dance Award nominees, Company Chameleon return to DanceEast with a triple bill celebrating their 10th anniversary.

Connor Adams Presents Open My Eyes Live

After hitting the road for the first part of 2018 Connor is returning to his hometown for his biggest and best show yet.

MUSICALITY 2018

The Emma Dodd School of Performing Arts proudly presents their annual showcase ‘Musicality 2018’. A fun packed, action filled showcase of the very best of the students work over the past year. Suitable for all ages.

PhotoEast: The People’s History

Come and hear renowned artist, photographer and lifelong Ipswich Town supporter, Julian Germain, present The People’s History, his unique portrayal of the 1978 FA Cup.

PHOTOEAST IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DANCEEAST

PhotoEast believes photography can bring positive change for individuals and communities. The theme for the 2018 PhotoEast Festival is ‘Belonging’ – the Waterfront will become a public gallery, presenting local life next to contemporary photography.

ANDANTE

Each year the New Wolsey Theatre invites DanceEast to programme an evening of new dance as part of its annual PULSE festival. This year we welcome Igor & Moreno.

CHOREOCRACY

This innovative and joyful work is not only something you’ll watch, but something you’ll control.

U.DANCE NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2018

ONE DANCE UK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DANCEEAST.

Each year the U.Dance National Festival showcases a selection of the best youth dance groups from all over the country.

PARK ROAD

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Centre for Advanced Training at DanceEast, the students will showcase their hard work in a special performance.

USED TO BE BLONDE

National Youth Dance Company (NYDC) are working with guest Artistic Director Sharon Eyal this summer. This new commission will contain Sharon Eyal’s signature style, conveying extreme emotions through movement.

SMACK THAT (A CONVERSATION)

Both performers and non-performers come together to tell their real stories of surviving an abusive relationship in a turbulent and empowering way.

SUMMER CELEBRATION

Created around the themes ‘old and new’, Summer Celebration is a showcase presented by our performance groups.

SHOW

SHOW is an evening of three acts: The Entrance, Clowns and Exit.

Landseer Players – ONE NIGHT ONLY

Join Landseer Players talented cast of performers as they celebrate the best of London’s theatre.

Not Just Black and White

Ipswich based DWJones Dance presents a collection of elegant and touching contemporary dance work, testament to this ever growing company of committed community dancers.

Finborough School presents Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls is a musical romantic comedy involving the unlikeliest of Manhattan pairings: a high-rolling gambler and a puritanical missionary, a showgirl dreaming of the straight-and-narrow and a crap game manager who is anything but.

ENCORE DANCE COMPANY

Encore Dance Company, the 3rd year Graduate Company from Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, returns with an exciting mixed programme of all dance genres.

SCHOOL OF ROCK

An unusually young and vibrant cast of 70 students from St Joseph's College present Andrew Lloyd Webber's most energetic and immediate musical yet.

LANDSEER PLAYERS – THE WIZARD OF OZ

Follow the yellow brick road on a magical journey from Kansas to the Emerald city, in a dazzling and high energy panto version of this beloved musical alongside Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and rather a lot of Munchkins! Click your heels and join us in this Wizardly Wonderful treat; there's no place like theatre!

THE KNOT

Following The Happiness Project, which launched her company at DanceEast in 2016, Dutch-born Didy Veldman’s new production is The Knot, an examination of the social and personal significance of marriage in contemporary Western society.

CONSTRUCTIONS OF THIN AIR

One moment intimately moving, another poignantly absurd, Constructions of Thin Air exposes the nature of our desire and refusal to belong.

U.DANCE REGIONAL PLATFORM

Youth dance groups from all over the East of England come together for this spectacular event held at the University of Bedfordshire, to showcase the talent of young people in the region.

MACBETH

The multi-award winning Mark Bruce Company presents a striking dance theatre adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a tragic descent into the darkest sides of human nature.

WHAT THE MOON SAW

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen and re-imagined by 2Faced Dance Company, What The Moon Saw presents a magical journey through the night!

THE ENORMOUS ROOM

PLEASE BE AWARE: Due to the theft of Stopgap’s van containing the entirety of their set, the scheduled performance on Friday 23 February has been postponed until Friday 20 April 7.30pm. Stopgap Dance Company present The Enormous Room, where the past is still present and memories collide with reality. Combining exquisite detail in movement with evocative text and design, the production takes the audience somewhere between this world and the next.

BEAUTiFUL

BEAUTiFUL encompasses movement and text, exploring love and sexuality from the point of view of women; what is fantasised about, desired and permissible within the complex web of social structures, expectations and cultural history.

DAUGHTER, DAUGHTER – BEFORE I MET YOU

Daughter, Daughter peers through the keyhole into the pervasive experience of fatherhood. A split moment and the world is unrecognisable.

Winter Wonderland

A ‘feel good’ performance of one terms' work from dance clubs Year 7 - 10; Stardust and Diamond Dance Companies and Sixth Form Dance Academy. This is an opportunity for the students' choreography to be showcased as a result of many GCSE students running lower school clubs.

IT’S CHRISTMAS – THE EMMA DODD SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

The Emma Dodd School of Performing Arts presents its Christmas Singalong spectacular. A sparkly and twinkly jingly show packed full of Christmas cheer, which promises to get you into the festive spirit.

LAMDA Showcase

The Theatre Emporium School of Acting presents LAMDA Showcase.

A syllabus variety performance from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, directed by Victoria Charles Saker.

The Theatre Emporium LAMDA Showcase

The Theatre Emporium School of Acting presents LAMDA Showcase.

A syllabus variety performance from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, directed by Victoria Charles Saker.

FAIRY TALE DREAM

Follow the cast as we dive into Pantoville to meet some of the most loved characters of the fairy tale world in the age-old battle of Good vs. Evil. Will our Prince get the Princess? Will our nameless protagonist ever get his Happy Ever After? Join us in this Fairytale Dream to find out!

TO BE FELT

DanceEast and Roman River Music Festival present a beautiful afternoon of dance and live music in the spectacular location of St Martin's Church, Colchester. Cellist Matthew Sharp will be joined on stage by a group of dynamic dancers choreographed by Joseph Toonga.

TRIPLE BILL

National Dance Company Wales, the country's flagship company, will visit the Jerwood DanceHouse for the first time with a new triple bill. Full of character and stunning movement performed by technically beautiful dancers, these acclaimed works will ignite and inspire audiences of all ages.

DOUBLE BILL

We welcome Scotland's national contemporary dance company, Scottish Dance Theatre, to the Jerwood DanceHouse for the first time. The company commissions some of the most exciting choreographers and artists from all over the world to make bold and daring new works.

THE BUILDY-UPPY DANCE SHOW

The Buildy-uppy Dance Show is the warm and humorous sequel to Tom Roden and Anna Williams' The Doodle Dance Show, performed here in 2015. It's an interactive theatrical adventure for all the family to enjoy together; a magical, musical ever-changing playground constructed and inhabited by its audience.

TRIPLE BILL

Joss Arnott Dance’s new contemporary programme takes you on a gripping journey through athletic and technically brilliant choreography that has established the company as one of the most exciting new voices in British dance.

COCKFIGHT

Two blokes in an office. One older, one younger, each body pushed to its limits. A cross between The Office and an Australian style cage-fight, this game of comical one-upmanship builds to a moment of impact where everything is suspended.

TONY ADIGUN’S FAGIN’S TWIST

We are excited to welcome Avant Garde Dance Company back to Ipswich, following its premiere performance at the Jerwood DanceHouse in April 2016 and a successful UK tour.

THE BORROWERS

“The perfect festive treat for all the family, based on the much loved book”

See it here first! Preview performances of a new dance theatre production that will capture the imagination of children, families and people of all ages, based on Mary Norton’s much loved book The Borrowers, about tiny people who live under the floorboards.

8 MINUTES

Alexander Whitley takes on the breath-taking scale of space for his company’s new work. Working in partnership with scientists from STFC RAL Space at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, 8 Minutes draws inspiration from the images and data of solar science research.

SUMMER CELEBRATION

This platform will showcase DanceEast's performance groups alongside local community groups from the region and DanceEast's Centre for Advanced Training. Each group has been working on the theme of 'family' as a starting point for the creation of their work.

Copleston High School Summer Dance Showcase

Copleston High School is proud to present a dance variety show, showcasing the work of GCSE and A Level Dance groups, dance companies Diamond and Stardust, as well as the dance clubs from Year 7 to 13 and the Sixth Form Dance Academy.

Pulse Dance Day

Each year the New Wolsey Theatre invites DanceEast to programme an evening of new dance as part of its annual PULSE Festival. This year DanceEast presents a fun and thought-provoking triple bill by some of the most exciting contemporary dance artists.

TAP JAM | OLD KENT ROAD

Join three world-class tap dancers as they improvise along with a live band. Energetic, creative and full of individuality, this infectious dance style transports you back to the 1930s when dancers would improvise, jam and battle on street corners.

20 QUESTIONS

DanceEast Associate Artist UNIT present their first full-length performance 20 Questions.

TARANTISEISMIC

Following a sell-out performance last year, National Youth Dance Company return to DanceEast with their latest production created by 2016-2017 Guest Artistic Director Damien Jalet.

MUSICALITY

The Emma Dodd School of Performing Arts present their annual Showcase " Musicality". Encompassing the very best of the students work over the past year. An action packed, fun filled show suitable for all ages!

‘Video Killed The IHS Star’

Ipswich High School for Girls Dance Department presents: ‘Video Killed The Radio IHS Star’.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY SHOWCASE

Over 100 performers of the CTC Academy will take to the stage this June as they proudly present their first showcase; a celebration of talent and musical theatre.

Combined Schools Dance Project Of Love and Aether

Children from four local schools join together for this show inspired by ‘The Snow Merchant’ by Sam Gayton and directed by Sam Moss.

THE BUTTON BOX

St. Helen's Primary School pupils present Button Box at the Jerwood DanceHouse.

PHANTASMAGORICAL

The Theatre Emporium presents, Phantasmagorical... a celebration of the weird & the wonderful.

OLIVER!

Finborough School proudly presents the great British musical Oliver!

Fiddler on the Roof

A cast of 65 from St Joseph’s College bring you this eternally popular musical production, about one man’s struggle to hold on to his family and values in a changing world.

ENCORE DANCE 2017

The 20 strong cast will dance a range of diverse dance works including Elite Syncopations choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan with the music of Scott Joplin.

ANNIE

The Children's Theatre Junior Company will take to the stage this April to bring you the family favourite, ANNIE JR!

THE INKWELL

DanceEast presents its much anticipated annual community project with a cast of up to 200 people from across the Babergh, Mid Suffolk and Forest Heath Districts.

ROSALIND

James Cousins' latest work is inspired by one of Shakespeare's most headstrong and independent heroines, Rosalind. In this unique production, Cousins takes her passion and eloquence beyond words, to somewhere only movement can go.

U.DANCE EAST

Youth dance groups from all over the East come together for this spectacular event to showcase the talent of young people in the region.

AFRICARMEN

Tavaziva's Africarmen ignites this classic tale of desire, deceit and corruption in an African township where military corruption is rife.

SILK ROAD

José Agudo's Silk Road is a fascinating and vibrant exploration through dance, of rituals that took place along this ancient trade route across Asia.

WITNESS

Company Chameleon turns the spotlight on mental health with this captivating double bill.

GETTING DRESSED

Dive into a dancing world of colour and clothes with Second Hand Dance.

SUITES CURIEUSES

Cas Public's Suites Curieuses is inspired by one of the best-loved fairy tales, Little Red Riding Hood.

NIGHT AT THE THEATRE

A fantastic introduction to dance and theatre for young people from Casson & Friends.

MATERIAL MEN REDUX

Shobana Jeyasingh presents Material Men redux, performed by two dazzling dancers of Indian heritage, each choosing styles that couldn't be more different; classical Indian and hip hop.

SPRING SHOWCASE

Featuring DanceEast's performance companies and Centre for Advanced Training, this showcase presents a variety of styles from all ages.

GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS

Northern Ballet brings this classic children's story to life and is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre for the first time.

CINDERELLA

The Landseer Players are excited to bring the most magical pantomime, Cinderella, to the Jerwood DanceHouse.

It’s Christmas!

The Emma Dodd School of Performing Arts presents their Christmas Showcase; It's Christmas!

All Wrapped Up

A showcase of dance work from all year groups, exam classes, and dance companies Diamond, Stardust and Dance Academy.

Shakespeare Schools Festival 2016

Shakespeare Schools Festival is proud to present a series of unique performances by children from all over Suffolk.

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL 2017

Shakespeare Schools Festival is proud to present a series of unique performances by children from all over Suffolk.

Unforgettable – A Tribute To Nat King Cole

Mark Anthony presents Unforgettable - A Tribute To Nat King Cole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of a legend.

THE SOUL IN THE MACHINE

Commissioned by YMCA, Created by Saltmine Trust, The Soul in the Machine is for anyone who works for a living.

PINOCCHIO

Jasmin Vardimon's Pinocchio will combine physical theatre, quirky characterisation, innovative technologies, text and dance.

DISAPPEARING ACTS

Award-winning choreographer Yael Flexer and digital artist Nic Sandiland create upfront and witty movement-driven works for Disappearing Acts.

THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

Internationally renowned dance artist and DanceEast Choreographic Development Award recipient, Didy Veldman, launches her own company 'Umanoove' with The Happiness Project.

STEPMOTHER / STEPFATHER

Arthur Pita returns to DanceEast with HeadSpaceDance to present the wickedly gruesome Stepmother/Stepfather.

BEASTIE

Inspired by the imagination of young people, Beastie is an innovative participatory experience for children aged 6-10 years as part of this year's SPILL Festival.

TO BE FELT…

A groundbreaking afternoon of dance and live music from DanceEast Choreographic Development Award winner Joseph Toonga, in the spectacular location of Orford Church.

BRITTEN DANCES

Aldeburgh Music and DanceEast present a compelling combination of choreography by Richard Alston.

LEVIATHAN

Multi-award winning choreographer James Wilton's re-imagining of Herman Melville's seminal novel, Moby Dick.

RUN

2Faced Dance Company's gritty and explosive new triple bill from three world class female choreographers.

DOUBLE BILL

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Candoco Dance Company presents a double bill featuring bold and exciting full company works.

DANCE FOR SUFFOLK

For only the second time in half a century, dancers from The Royal Ballet Company return to Suffolk for two unique gala performance at the Ipswich Regent.

END OF YEAR SHOW

Students from the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training perform a mixed bill of original works commissioned by some of the most influential and international choreographers for their annual End Of Year Show.

CAT END OF YEAR SHOW

Students from the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training perform a mixed bill of original works commissioned by some of the most influential and international choreographers for their annual End Of Year Show.

WILD SPACE

DanceEast is proud to be supporting choreographer Robert Binet and playwright Rosamund Small in the creation of a groundbreaking and thought-provoking ballet, Terra Incognita.

IN – NOCENTES

National Youth Dance Company return with a new work by the critically acclaimed Salder's Wells Associate Artist Guest Artistic Director Michael Keegan-Dolan.

THE ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE GHOST

Based on the book The Little Ghost by Otfried Preussler, The Adventures of The Little Ghost transports the audience into a magical world that unfolds before their eyes.

SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE PLATFORM

Celebrating dance taking place in schools and colleges in a performance platform.

CREATIVE HEART: RAW

Part of DanceEast Move | Be Moved Festival this evening will share new and experimental work in progress from local artists involved in the DanceEast Creative Heart Network.

PERFORMANCE PLATFORM

A celebratory performance platform for the best local community and performance groups from access the region.

7 SCHOOLS, 1 TOWN

A showing of all eight films from the 7 Schools 1 Town project, as part of DanceEast's Move | Be Moved Festival

TRACING GESTURES

Stephanie Schober uses drawing and video projection to trace the dancers' movements and physicality.

BEAUTY OF THE BEAST

Company Chameleon peels back and uncovers the many faces of masculinity - strength, vulnerability, camaraderie and hostility, and explores what happens when affiliation becomes identity.

THE WEDDING

Part of PULSE Festival 2016, Gecko presents a work in progress sharing which explores the ritual of the wedding and its place in modern society.

PULSE DANCE DAY

Part of PULSE Festival 2016, Brighton-based duo The Hiccup Project celebrate love and lust in all its messy and confusing forms in an honest, provocative and laugh-out-loud funny performance.

PULSE DANCE DAY

Part of PULSE Festival 2016, this show by Rhiannon Faith is about friendship, being a woman and asking for help.

MOVING GALLERY

A unique collaboration between DanceEast and photography students from UCS on Saturday 28 May | 12.00pm & 3.00pm

The CTC Showcase

Over 100 performers of the CTC Academy will take to the stage this June as they proudly present their first showcase; a celebration of talent and musical theatre.

The House of Bernarda Alba

Gallery Players present The House of Bernarda Alba written by Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca in 1936, only a month before he was murdered by Fascists at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War.

Musicality 2016

Students from the Emma Dodd School of Performing Arts take to the stage in their annual showcase.

Move | Be Moved

DanceEast's first community dance festival! Find out what we've got lined up...

VUELOS

Multi-award winning international company Aracaladanza returns to the UK to delight audiences with their new dance theatre production Vuelos (Flights), made especially for families.

Around the World in 80 Days

Starz Performing Arts Academy Juniors proudly present Around the World in 80 Days.

TRIPLE BILL

Ballet Black, a company for international dancers of black and Asian descent, collaborates with three bold and inventive choreographers to present a trilogy of narrative and abstract dance.

Metaphors We Live By

Metaphors We Live By from Annie Pui Ling Lok unites sound and dance in a powerful immersive live performance.

ENCORE DANCE

The Encore Dance tour brings together graduates from Tring Park School for the Performing Arts with all of the skills and talents that have been nurtured throughout the course to showcase to the public.

MOVE | BE MOVED FESTIVAL

It’s back! following last year’s popular festival we are delighted to host our second annual Community Dance Festival at the Jerwood DanceHouse in Ipswich.

FAGIN’S TWIST

DanceEast is thrilled to present the WORLD PREMIERE of Fagin's Twist by Avant Garde Dance and The Place.

THE ODYSSEY

Homer's epic poem is retold in an extraordinary dance theatre production by Mark Bruce Company.

A ROOM FOR ALL OUR TOMORROWS

Following a thrilling performance at the Jerwood DanceHouse during PULSE Festival in June 2015, DanceEast is very excited to welcome back Igor and Moreno with their new show.

Better When I’m Dancing

A celebration of a year's work from dance clubs right through to the GCSE and A Level Dance students.

NORA INVITES AGGISS, BURROWS, FARGION AND TANGUY

Nora is the coming together of dancers Eleanor Sikorski and Flora Wellesley Wesley.

TORTOISE & THE HARE

We are delighted to welcome to Ipswich, for the first time, one of the UK's most popular dance companies, Northern Ballet.

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS

DanceEast presents an experimental new work in its annual large-scale community district prioject at the Jerwood DanceHouse & The Apex in Bury St Edmunds.

DIGITOPIA

Tom Dale Company creates extraordinary performances that bring together urban contemporary dance, electronic music and digital art.

DANCE SPRINGS: THE SHOW

Dance Springs is an annual dance platform for mid-career and emerging dance artists in the east of England.

PATTERN RECOGNITION

DanceEast Associate Artist Alexander Whitley explores themes of learning, memory and technology of artificial intelligence.

Aladdin

The Landseer Players are excited to bring their Genie-us of a pantomime to the Jerwood DanceHouse. This magical family show will be sure to entertain you whatever your age.

U.DANCE EAST

U.Dance East celebrates and showcases excellence in youth dance from across the east of England.

SPRING SHOWCASE

An evening of new, devised works from the resident DanceEast Performance Groups and Centre for Advanced Training.

I LOVED YOU AND I LOVED YOU

This rapturous new production by Sweetshop Revolution, half-way between dance and a play, tells an extraordinary true story of young Welsh composer Morfydd Owen.

Triple Bill featuring Red Riding Hood

Ballet Black are back following a sell-out show here in 2016.

The Little Match Girl

Arthur Pita returns to Ipswich with this touching tale, based on the classic Christmas story, of an impoverished young street girl's hopes and dreams, beautifully told through dance, song and original live music.

Chotto Desh

Chotto Desh, meaning 'small homeland', draws on Akram Khan's unique quality of cross-cultural storytelling, creating a compelling tale of a young man's dreams and memories from Britain to Bangladesh.

The Doodle Dance Show

Grab a pen and kick off your shoes for this playful, interactive story-show by Anna Williams and Tom Roden that will get the whole family drawing and moving, doodling and imagining.

May Contain Food

Award-winning Protein returns with its most playful collaboration to date as four vocalists and four dancers all sing for their supper in a dining setting that may contain food...

Counteracts

A new double bill combining mischievous questions and virtuosic performance.

Who Killed Bambi & Metropolis

Choreographer Renaud Wiser, former dancer with Rambert and Bonachela Dance Company, presents a double bill of fast paced and compelling dancing.

Chotto Desh

Chotto Desh, meaning 'small homeland', draws on Khan's unique quality of cross-cultural storytelling, creating a compelling tale of a young man's dreams and memories from Britain to Bangladesh. Catch the world premiere this October and watch it again in December when its returns as our Christmas show.

5 | 0

Critically acclaimed Joss Arnott Dance presents a triple bill that will take you on a gripping journey of power, precision and heart-pounding choreography with Dame Evelyn Glennie who will be performing live onstage.

Conceal | Reveal

Conceal | Reveal is a brand new evening of work from the internationally acclaimed Sadler's Wells Associate Artist, Russell Maliphant.

DANCEEAST ENTERPRISES PRESENTS Conceal | Reveal

Conceal | Reveal is a brand new evening of work from the internationally acclaimed Sadler's Wells Associate Artist, Russell Maliphant.

End of Year Show

Students from the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training perform a mixed bill of original works commissioned by some of the most influential national and international choreographers.

Paperwork! The Physical Musical

With office politics, whodunnits and even a romance or two, the multi-talented cast quite literally turn the working week upside down and inside out to an original soundtrack of jazzy upbeat songs.

FRAME[D]

This new commission sees Cherkaoui revisiting moments from his established catalogue of work including: Babel(words), Puz/zle, Genesis and TeZukA, incorporating new ideas and movement material from the young dancers.

Noteriety Choir in Concert

Making their DanceEast debut, Noteriety are a 40 strong community choir based in Ipswich. All profits from this concert will be going towards Rett UK and Help For Heroes

Copleston High School Summer Dance Show

Copleston High School is proud to present a dance variety show, showcasing the work of the GCSE Dance and A level Dance groups.

BELONGING(s)

BELONGING(s) is Tilted Productions’ new outdoor promenade piece. It merges contemporary dance, physical theatre and movement poetry with objects.

Rebuilding Pagodas

Inspired by Britten’s response to the sound world of the gamelan in The Prince of the Pagodas, young people from different groups around Suffolk, including Suffolk Youth Dance Company, have worked to create new pieces.

Move | Be Moved Performance Platform 2015

This performance platform, designed specifically for schools, colleges, private dance schools, community groups and choreographers from across the region and beyond, provides the opportunity for people to showcase their skills in dance.

4X4

Tracing pathways in space, four jugglers and four ballet dancers share a stage for the first time. 4 x 4 is a collaboration between two worlds: ballet and juggling.

Hop

A poetic physical dance theatre production for children aged 4+ and their families.

Hercules

A family dance cabaret!

One extraordinary superhero, 12 impossible tasks … it’s the story of Hercules as you’ve never seen it before!

Musicality

The Emma Dodd School of Performing Arts presents its annual showcase Musicality!

The Spalding Suite

Conceived by Inua Ellams and directed by Benji Reid the work is inspired by the UK's basketball sub-culture and explores the battles between the human body and mind in this fast-paced game.

UCS BA(Hons) Dance Showcase

Students across all three years are presenting their own choreographies and films exploring a range of themes and dance styles.

Of Land And Tongue

Chalk and Of Land And Tongue create an evening of startling and eloquent dance that situates the audience right at the heart of the action.

Promises of Happiness

This is a dance show for joy, for simple pleasures, for saying 'no' to people who want to tell us what should or should not make us happy; and to endless promises of happiness alluding to a world just out of reach.

Encore Dance Company

Encore Dance Company – the graduate dance company for Tring Park School for the Performing Arts – appears in an exciting and varied mixed programme of choreography showcasing their work.

Varmints

Varmints tells the poignant tale of one small creature’s struggle to preserve a world in danger of being lost forever. Every day the city grows larger and the noise grows louder, until there is so much noise that no-one can hear themselves think.

Last Man Standing

Danger, the fragility of existence and the desire to survive; we are surrounded by these things in the relentlessness of life. How do we respond? With fear, anger, determination?

The Village

The Village is inspired by the hundreds of little villages across England. The audience will zoom in and out of local characters’ lives to reveal a web of community spirit.

Murmur & Inked

Murmur & Inked is a double bill from Aakash Odedra Company. Artistic Director Odedra is one of the most sought-after British choreographer/dancers today.

Spring Showcase 2015

An evening of new, devised works from the resident DanceEast Performance Groups and Centre For Advanced Training.

U.Dance East

This regional event marks an opportunity for performance groups to come together in a series of selected workshops before performing new, devised works in an exciting mixed bill.

Dreaming In Code

Award-winning choreographer Tamsin Fitzgerald and Eddie Kay for Frantic Assembly present Dreaming in Code, an explosive and instinctive brand-new double bill performed by one of the UK’s most innovative male dance companies.

Butterflies

From caterpillar to butterfly, follow the delightful transformation with Compagnia TPO, one of Italy’s leading children’s theatre companies.