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20th May 2026

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10 years on...BLOCK is back

The rumours are true 🎉 10 years on… BLOCK is back!

Last weekend, audiences at Printemps de la Danse in France were the first to experience the reimagined version of BLOCK. We are buzzing to be taking the show out on the road this summer across the UK and Europe. The first few tour dates are announced below, with more coming soon, so keep an eye out for dates near you!

Sat 31 May – Mon 1 Jun, Carlow Arts Festival, Ireland
Fri 12 – Sat 13 Jun, KaldeArte, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Sun 21 Jun, 101 Outdoor Arts, Newbury, UK
Thu 2 – Sun 5 Jul, ULICA Festival, Poland
Sun 26 Jul, Manchester Day, UK
Sat 22 Aug, Serious Nonsense Festival, Prescot, UK
More dates coming soon!

BLOCK is created and directed by Kevin Finnan. Original concept, design and production by Ali Williams. Originally produced and developed in collaboration with NoFit State.

Where to see WILD this summer 🦁

Summer touring is officially underway, and we’re so excited to be taking WILD out on the road again this year. Check out our tour dates below for performances near you. We’ll be adding more dates soon – it’s gearing up to be a busy one!

Sat 23 May, BAM Milan, Italy
Sun 24 May, Magie al Borgo, Bergamo, Italy
Fri 5 – Sun 7 Jun, Open the Door Festival, Katowice, Poland
Sat 20 Jun, Reimagine Redditch, Market Place, Redditch, UK
Fri 31 Jul – Sat 1 Aug, Sommersprossen Street Theatre Festival, Pforzheim, Germany
Sat 5 – Sun 6 Sep, Mirabilia Festival, Italy
More dates coming soon!

WILD is commissioned by Gulbenkian & ART31 and Birmingham Hippodrome (as part of the Hippodrome Associate Artist programme). Supported by Without Walls with commissioning from Freedom Festival, Hat Fair, and Out There International Festival of Circus & Street Arts. With additional backing from the Garfield Weston Foundation, the Foyle Foundation, The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, The Saintbury Trust and the City of London Corporation.

Captive comes to Redditch

In partnership with Reimagine Redditch, this bank holiday weekend, we will be taking Captive into the heart of communities in Redditch. From 23 – 25 May, there will be three chances to see the show at three different location across the town. Performances on Sunday and Monday will be followed by a FREE workshop (no need to book).

Our Captive performances are part of the Makers in Motion project from Reimagine Redditch, the Borough’s dedicated creative and cultural programme.

Where to see Captive in Redditch:

  • Saturday 23 May, 1pm, Tesco Extra carpark, Coldfield Drive
  • Sunday 24 May, 1pm, Morton Stanley Park. Performance followed by a free family workshop with the Motionhouse dancers for children aged 5-12 and their parents/guardians.
  • Monday 25 May, 1pm, Arrow Valley Country Park. Performance followed by a free workshop with the Motionhouse dancers for ages 12-18.

Reimagine Redditch is a Creative People and Places programme (1 of 46 nationally), funded by Arts Council England, as a project of Severn Arts.

CPD for dance artists and teachers

Come and join our creative learning team for an energising and inspiring 3-hour dance teaching CPD.

📅 Tuesday 26 May 2026, 10am – 1pm
📍 Motionhouse Studio, Leamington Spa

This CPD is for anyone teaching dance who wants to boost their creativity and come away with new and fresh ideas for their own teaching practice. Perfect for freelancers, recent graduates, dancers in training, dance teachers in schools and anyone who feels they need a refresher.

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Circus workshop for adults

We have a couple of spaces left on our two-hour circus workshop for adults next week:

📅 Wed 27 May 7pm – 9pm
📍 Motionhouse Studio, Leamington Spa

Loads of fun and suitable for beginners and intermediates, learn some Motionhouse circus skills including lifts and partner tricks. Spaces limited.

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2-day professional intensive

Just a few spaces left on our next pro intensive! 2 days of training including company class, physical training and skills development with our professional dancers.

📅 Thu 28 – Fri 29 May, 10am – 4.30pm each day⁠
📍 Motionhouse creation space, Leamington Spa Town hall

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