Fascinatin’ Rhythm

Tuesday 17th June at 7.00pm

Certificate: U

Duration: 55 minutes

When most people think of tap, they think nostalgia: old Hollywood movies, chorus lines, lavish sets and memorable music.  They think Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Shirley Temple and Gene Kelly. Today, many people think that tap has died. But the real tap has evolved into something it has never been before. Its roots are enveloped in a racist past, but it has still risen above its history to become a complex and multi-faceted art form.  It is one of the most exciting, complex, sophisticated and expressive art forms to have emerged from the 20th century. First screened on the BBC in 2001, this film includes great performances and interviewees, unfolds the story of tap dancing and encompasses more than a century and a half of large scale social change.

Introduced by the film’s director and producer Ian Leese who will also be available for a short Q&A following the screening.

BBC Omnibus

Tickets: Free (please reserve seats with box office)

Top Hat

Following Fascinatin' Rhythm, we screen The classic 1935 musical starring Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. The superlative Irving Berlin score includes the songs “No Strings”, “Isn’t This a Lovely Day” and Top Hat, White Tie and Tails”.

Screened in Black and White

Tickets: Free (please reserve seats with box office)

To reserve your seats please call box office on 023 8065 2333