The Point Announces Summer Season

The Point has an innovative programme of work this season from theatre for families, to evocative site-specific dance.

The venue's inimitable programme of theatre begins with Need a Little Help. This joyous family production presented by Tangled Feet and Half Moon is informed by research into the life of a young carer. Audiences are encouraged to donate a ticket to an Eastleigh Young Carer, in association with One Community, for this performance on Saturday 14th May.

Protein Dance returns to The Point in May. Sit down to try a tasting menu and prepare for plenty of dining mischief as a group of a Cappella singers and contemporary dance artists change the rules of mealtime in this sensational production. May Contain Food runs Tuesday 24th - Wednesday 25th May and is followed by the exclusive series Beyond the Stage.

The Point welcomes Pilot Theatre and York Theatre Royal as they present the world premiere of EM Forster's classic short story The Machine Stops on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th June. This adaptation of Forster's masterly short story is poignant to today as it explores man's reliance on the machine.

On Saturday 11th June Still House presents Of Riders and Running Horses, produced by Mayk. As the sun sets over the Borough a group of six female dancers take to the rooftop carpark of The Swan Shopping Centre in the midst of summer for this urban production, set to pulsating live music.

Flexer and Sandiland return on Friday 17th June. The company presents a double-bill as they explore movement and the body in Disappearing Acts, and the digital in Weighting - the Installation.

The Point presents Hothouse on Sunday 19th June, as part of its New Dimensions in Dance programme. Developed to celebrate dance excellence in the community, the evening of contemporary dance will see The Point Youth Dance Company, Hampshire Youth Dance Company - and more - showcasing works.

On Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd July The Point's Associate Artists SharkLegs present The Inevitable Heartbreak of Gavin Plimsole. Using heart rate monitors to capture the audience's emotional response, this company takes you on an uplifting and moving journey as one man reflects on pivotal moments in his life following life-changing news.

The Point Youth Theatre presents Alice's Adventures at IBM Hursley, Tuesday 26th - Sunday 31st July. This immersive, walk-along performance, written by Matt Beames, sets the imagination alive through kooky characters and innovative storytelling.

The Point, in partnership with aerial company Gravity & Levity, present the 2016 European Aerial Dance Festival this August. This inclusive five day training course provides workshops led by world-class experts for aerialists of all levels in trapeze, aerial, cyr wheel, and much more. This year marks the first time the Festival has been held outside of Brighton; testament to the world-class facilities of The Point.

The Point's programme of film continues this season, featuring biographical drama Trumbo, family favourite Kung Fu Panda 3 and comedy gold Hail, Caesar! National Theatre Live stream A View from the Bridge to The Point on Thursday 12th May.

Eastleigh Unwrapped, curated by The Point, returns to the Borough on Saturday 11th June. Featuring world-class aerial, dance and theatre this free-for-all family festival is not to be missed.

The Point celebrates 20 years as an arts venue in 2016 with an array of exclusive events. Join the venue for its free Birthday Picnic Party on Sunday 12th June, which will be jam-packed with pop-up performance and tea and cake.

To book your tickets to any of this season's events, and to find out more, please visit www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk or phone the Box Office on 023 8065 2333.