Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures presents Doorstep Duets
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures presents Doorstep Duets, featuring My Feet Don’t Quite Touch the Floor choreographed by Shelby Williams. Doorstep Duets invites everyone to feel, connect, and discover the power of movement for the very first time.
Have you ever let your mind wander? Lost in a daydream, what did you wonder? Meet Reverie.
They know this is where they belong, but it doesn’t feel quite ‘right’. Should they sit on their hands until this feeling passes? With a growing sense of curiosity, Reverie must walk away from their dreams and ideas or find the courage to embrace them.
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 as dancers, makers and creative leaders. However, this remarkable skill was not always seen in such a positive light. When we embrace wonder, we unleash possibility and creativity. What colour is your imagination?
Taking place on Saturday 12 July at 12pm, the performance is approximately 20 minutes long. No need to book, just show up on the Piazza outside the Mercury Theatre.
(If weather conditions are not good, please come back to this web page on the day to check for an update.)
What is Doorstep Duets?
Now in its fifth year, Doorstep Duets was originally created in 2021 by New Adventures and Farnham Maltings as a response to social isolation. Offering free opportunities for local communities to enjoy world-class dance performances on their street, in their park, or through local community organisations. This year, we have created a brand-new short piece with choreographer Shelby Williams to tour throughout the South-East of England during July 2025. The creation of this piece is overseen by New Adventures artistic team Kerry Biggin and Etta Murfitt in collaboration with company dancers.
Company credits
Project Lead – Zeynep Gunaydin
Choreographer – Shelby Williams
Stage Manager – Jack Sampson
Production Assistant – Sam Archer
Costume Assistant – Maddy Brennan
Resident Director – Mami Tomotani
Dancers
Maddison Araceli
Andrew Ashton (Dance Captain)
Will Heron
Rosie Lindsay
Ellie Peacock
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