INTERWOVEN Productions are looking forward to coming to the Bridport Arts Centre on September 10.

Antara is a new production combining the extraordinary talents of Ajeesh K Balakrishnan, fresh from the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts in Bangalore and Exeter-based dancer Kay Crook with the words of south west writer JoJo Spinks in collaboration with urban poet Steve Duncan.

In a truly inter-cultural collaboration Antara brings elements from across the globe here, to the south west, in a visually stunning performance. The team feel that Bridport is just the place to bring such a celebration of diversity.

The project has particularly benefited from the artistic direction of Amanda Knott, who trained at the Royal Ballet and performed with Ballet Rambert before becoming artistic director for professional touring company Creative Cow. Amanda said: “Antara mixes rhythmic, world-music with urban, British poetry.

“The combination of these evocative sounds fires the choreographic imagination and superbly underscores the poignant story of a bewildered young man. “To balance the mix is my challenge and one I relish.’ Producer JoJo said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring our show to this great venue and were particularly keen to come to the very cultural town of Bridport.

“We’ve already been given a lovely welcome by local traders.’ Check out Bridport Library for details of Indian dance dem-onstrations in Bridport in early September.

Dance stars Ajeesh K Balakrishnan and Kay Crook are warming up to give Bridport residents a little taster of the full show, Antara.