The Magic Paintbrush - T161052802A family dance show exploding with energy, surprises and giggles. Once upon a time in a grey, colourless world, someone is scribbling. Fiollow our brave young heroine as she leaps, splatters, swirls, boogies and paints her world into a brighter place. Can our imaginative young artist vanquish the mighty shadow of greed? | |
| 25 Mar 17 | New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81 listing details L850681768 |
| 11 Mar 17 | The North Wall, Oxford :: V0818740866 listing details L02045185555 |
| 5 Mar 17 | Jacksons Lane, Outer London :: V312 listing details L01925927156 |
| 30 Oct 16 | artsdepot, Outer London :: V320 listing details L1242011666 |
| 25 Oct 16 | Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury :: V925 listing details L01018330075 |
The Selfish Giant - T0235068922Based on the much loved tale by Oscar Wilde, The Selfish Giant is a captivating show of storytelling and dance. Audiences aged 5 to 105 will love this magical, big hearted production. One day, a Giant returns home to find children playing in his beautiful garden. He builds a high wall all round it, and puts up a notice-board saying ‘Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted’. Nobody wants to be with the Giant except the wind, rain and snow, and his garden remains locked in a wintery chill. But one morning as the Giant lies awake in bed, something is different... This exciting, brand new collaboration of theatre and movement performed by a story-teller and four dancers is directed by Steve Stickley and choreographed by Darren Ellis with music by Jeremy Clay.Director Steve Stickley. Choreographer Darren Ellis. Music Jeremy Clay. | |
| 26 Feb 12 | Northcott Theatre, Exeter :: V886 listing details L0421868459 |
| 11 Nov 11 to 12 Nov 11 | The Hawth, Crawley :: V720 listing details L1682101200 |
| 25 Oct 11 | The Met, Bury :: V476 listing details L01878975125 |
| 23 Oct 11 | Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424 listing details L0999249351 |
| 5 Oct 11 | Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh :: V633 listing details L820645898 |
T1879849445A dance piece for young people performed at Southwark Cathedral as part of the Pentecost service. Springs Dance Company are a Christian dance company who explore values such as a love, joy, patience and kindness through contemporary dance. | |
| 23 May 10 | General, Inner London :: V1231 listing details L2050593780 |
Bread of Life - T01127798922In an uplifting and thoughtful response to the invitation ‘Come and Eat’, Springs Dance Company offers the audience more than just a feast for the eyes. This dynamic display of contemporary dance has been created especially for performance in some of the nation’s finest cathedrals and churches. This piece for five formidable dancers appeals to all regardless of age, faith or understanding of dance. It will offer audience members a visually stunning and vibrant approach to the time-honoured tradition of the ‘sharing of bread and wine’.Choreographer Suzannah McCreight. | |
| 18 Mar 10 | General, Inner London :: V1231 listing details L1370102633 |
Journey of the Magi - T01584948634The show, which is an inspirational evening of dance, music and drama, has been the Company's most popular performance to date. Based on the poem by T.S. Eliot, this sparkling production causes audiences to reflect on not only the famous journey the wise men made following the star to Jesus, but also the ‘journey’ each of us makes every year in preparing for Christmas Day. Journey of the Magi is as witty as it is thought-provoking and looks beyond the tinsel and trappings of Christmas to reveal its true meaning in a way that is poignant, accessible and entertaining for the entire family. | |
| 9 Dec 08 | Electric Theatre, Guildford :: V01732805351 listing details L01412849639 |
Living the Eucharist - T27559308In an uplifting and thoughtful response to the invitation ‘Come and Eat’, Springs Dance Company offers the audience more than just a feast for the eyes. This dynamic display of contemporary dance has been created especially for performance in some of the nation’s finest cathedrals. With choreography by Suzannah McCreight, Springs Dance Company hopes to see audiences moved through this striking new work which starts touring on 3rd October.Choreographer Suzannah McCreight. | |
| 5 Oct 08 | General, Inner London :: V1231 listing details L018782825 |
Waterbugs and Dragonflies/The Wemmick Story - T01557152221Waterbugs and Dragonflies is based on the book by Doris Stickney and is set in the playful underwater world of the water bugs. When they experience the unexpected departure of one of their friends, the waterbugs feel a mix of difficult emotions but the dance finishes joyfully when they realise that all of the bugs will not disappear but instead turn into beautiful dragonflies. The Wemmick Story, is based on ‘You are Special’ by Max Lucado and is the heart warming story of Eli and his wooden creatures, the Wemmicks. Although troubled by feelings of failure and being isolated from his friends, Punchinello, a Wemmick, ultimately discovers that he is a wonderful and unique creation. Springs Dance Company is known for touring the UK and abroad, performing work that is dynamic, entertaining and uplifting and is renowned for making accessible high-quality dance performances that appeal to all the family. Waterbugs and Dragonflies, and The Wemmick Story are designed to improve and develop young children’s self esteem and engage the audience with touching tales of intrigue, discovery and delight. | |
| 20 Sep 08 | Millfield Theatre, Outer London :: V316 listing details L02111732250 |
| 12 Jul 08 | Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76 listing details L01713426237 |
| 28 May 08 | Thameside Theatre, Grays :: V39 listing details L054759477 |
| 21 Oct 07 | New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth :: V769 listing details L1302027754 |
Wemmick Story/Waterbugs and Dragonflies - T712104675A double bill based on two popular children's stories, combining dance and storytelling. The Wemmick Story is based on You are Special by Max Lucado and is the heart warming story of Eli and his wooden creatures the Wemmicks. Waterbugs and Dragonflies is based on the book by Doris Stickney. | |
| 22 Sep 07 | The Hawth, Crawley :: V720 listing details L2009084251 |
| 14 Jul 07 | West Wing, Slough :: V01067537399 listing details L01065449747 |
