Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, in partnership with Farnham Maltings, is delighted to announce the return of Doorstep Duets, bringing free world-class dance performances to communities across the South-East of England this summer.
Now in its fifth year, Doorstep Duets was originally created in 2021 as a response to social isolation. It offers free opportunities for local communities to enjoy world-class dance performances for free on their street, in their park, or through local community organisations, bringing the joy and wonder of dance to all and making dance more accessible to everyone.
This year, a brand-new piece called My Feet Don’t Quite Touch the Floor has been created with choreographer Shelby Williams, overseen by New Adventures artistic team Kerry Biggin and Etta Murfittand in collaboration with company dancers. Performances will begin on Tuesday 1 July at Farnham Maltings, before visiting Surrey, Essex, Canterbury, Dover, Margate, Ramsgate and Suffolk. Please see listings below for public performances.
Choreographer Shelby Williams said: “Having watched the legacy of Doorstep Duets creators before me with fascination and warmth, to offer a piece this year has felt like a wonderful way to pay some of that joy forward.
Creating, watching, and sharing dance, and of course dancing itself, are all joyful things. They make us feel happier and more connected to ourselves and those around us. Sharing my love of dance through this piece to those that may not have access to it otherwise is an honour and a privilege.
My wish is that every person who watches this show leaves feeling more joyous than when they arrived. After seeing our show, if even one person embraces their differences and finds the bravery to share their own creativity with others, then in my mind this piece has been a resounding success. Now, let’s go change the world!”
About My Feet Don’t Quite Touch the Floor:
Have you ever let your mind wander? Lost in a daydream, what did you wonder? This imaginative story is inspired by the experiences of two legendary dancers at the beginning of their own dance journeys. It was their ability to seek their own paths and let their minds wander that inspired their extraordinary careers.
When we embrace wonder, we unleash possibility and creativity. What colour is your imagination?
My Feet Don’t Quite Touch the Floor will be performed by dancers Maddison Araceli, Andrew Ashton, Will Heron, Rosanna Lindsey and Ellie Peacock.
New Adventures is thrilled to be working with its 2025 partners: Farnham Maltings, The Children’s Trust, Dance Network Association, Mercury Theatre Colchester, Marlowe Theatre Canterbury, Future Foundry, ARK Cliftonville, Surrey Libraries and Latitude Festival.
Created with support from Arts Council England and The Head Family.
Find out more www.new-adventures.net/doorstep-duets
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE LISTINGS 2025
1 July 2025 Farnham Library, Farnham Maltings 2.00pm
2 July 2025 Farnham Maltings Bridge Square 5.15pm
11 July 2025 Culver Square, Colchester 1.15pm and 2.00pm
12 July 2025 Mercury Theatre, Colchester 12.00pm
16 July 2025 Marlowe Theatre time TBC
18 July 2025 Dalby Square, Margate 12.00pm
18 July 2025 Margate Piazza, Margate time TBC
19 July 2025 Ellington Park, Ramsgate time TBC
19 July 2025 East Cliff Bandstand, Ramsgate time TBC
19 July 2025 Ramsgate Harbour time TBC
22 July 2025 Woking Library 10.00am and 11.00am
22 July 2025 Henry Plaza, Woking 12.00pm
22 July 2025 Addlestone Library 3.00pm
23 July 2025 Walton Library 10.00am and 11.00am
23 July 2025 Molesey Library 2.00pm and 3.00pm
24 July 2025 Merstham Library 10.00am
24 July 2025 Redhill Library 12.00pm
24 July 2025 Belfry Shopping Centre 2.00pm
24 July 2025 Redhill Library 3.00pm
25 July 2025 Longmead Centre, Epsom 10.00am
25 July 2025 Epsom Library 11.30am and 1.30pm
25 July 2025 Ashtead Library 3.30pm
26 July 2025 Latitude Festival time TBC
Further public performances to be confirmed. Please check the website for full performance times: www.new-adventures.net/doorstep-duets
