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It’s a lethal combination when the brilliant Tom Roden and Pete Shenton share their extraordinary fusion of dance and comedy in their latest production – This is Now. The show takes its inspiration from the first edition of the pop compilation series Now That’s What I Call Music, with the New Art Club pair taking a mental journey back to 1983 and performing a series of sublimely ridiculous dance routines to the strains of Phil Collins, Bonnie Tyler, Heaven 17 and KC & The Sunshine Band. However, the frenzied physical hi-jinks are only part of the comic offering, as Tom and Pete take frequent verbal timeouts to tackle pressing matters arising – like what exactly the word “now” means, and whether nostalgia is a mental illness. There’s nothing too earnest here, though. Despite the high-flown nature of their chosen artform, these guys are incapable of taking anything seriously for very long. This talented duo’s unique work has amazed audiences since they formed in 2001 and is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. We are huge fans of Tom and Pete’s sublime blend of contemporary dance-meets-comedy fun. You’d be mad to miss it!

Thursday 25 March, 7.30pm, £8 / £5 under 18 (over 12s only)

In 1983, Tom illegally taped the first ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ LP (side one) onto a C60 cassette. 25 years later he found it in a drawer and a new show was born!

Join Britain’s funniest dance duo as they deconstruct this first ever ‘Now’ album and jump headlong into the dark pool of days gone by and come out covered in a filthy 80’s gunk. Wrestling with classic hits from Bonnie Tyler and Duran Duran, amongst others, will Tom and Pete be able to save the audience from drowning in nostalgia? Don’t miss this hilarious romp with the welcome return to Doncaster of the Reeves and Mortimer of contemporary dance.

Thursday 25 March, 7.30pm
£8 / £5 Under 18 (OVER 12s ONLY)

You’ve only got hours to make sure you don’t miss the latest wonderful production from Tango Siempre. Subitango features the UK’s leading tango dancers David Benitez and Kim Schwartz with live music from Tango Siempre and the outstanding Argentinean vocalist Guillermo Rozenthuler. The last few tickets are available via the Civic Theatre box office on 01302 342349 at £12 / £8 conc and only £3 for under 18’s.