Northern Ballet & Phoenix Dance Theatre

Multi award-winning comic Sam Wills aka The Boy With Tape On His Face takes his show on a tour of the UK. Sam's piercing blue eyes stare out over a rectangle of gaffer tape as he holds his audience spell bound. He deftly unfolds the tangents of his delightful brain process, deliberately preparing each scene and eventually…

• Written by: Kenneth Tindall

This mixed programme of short contemporary ballets, features a work by Northern Ballet Premier Dancer, Kenneth Tindall. The programme is complete with works by Dutch choreographer Hans van Manen, and the American Mark Godden.

An evening of classical Indian dance. There will be two styles on display: Bharatanatyam, which combines expression and rhythm with sculpturesque movement, whilst Kathak is driven by fast footwork, spins and storytelling.

A selection of Northern youth dance companies including Scotland's Monument Dance and Yorkshire Young Dancers, perform alongside other groups from across the country, including Ludus Youth Dance, in the opening programme of the annual young peoples' dance festival.

A showcase featuring a selection of youth companies from around the country, performing a range of dance styles. Among the companies are Anjali Youth Dance from the South East and 2BU from the South West. The programme is hosted by the writer and critic Donal Hutera.

A triple bill programme which pushes the boundaries of choreography and performance. Companies include Shift and FuzzyLogic Dance.