Doorstep Duets
Overview
Now
in its sixth 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.
Touring this summer
Have you ever sat on a park bench and wondered who came before you, who might come after, what they were thinking, and what hopes and fears they were hiding?
The Bench, by choreographer Glenn Graham and performed by stars of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, tells the story of three people whose lives overlap in unexpected ways. It is a poetic and moving exploration of memory, connection, and the quiet moments that shape us.
Download this Doorstep Duets 2026 Interview with Glenn Graham to find out more about the inspiration behind The Bench.
Photos & Videos
My Feet Don't Quite Touch the Floor by Shelby Williams, 2025
Hum by Anjali Mehra, 2024
Back to Us by Glenn Graham, 2023
Ding Dong by Sophia Hurdley, 2022
High Tide by Daisy May Kemp, 2022
A Doorstep Duet by Paul Smethurst, 2021
Partners
Thank you to our Partners and Funders.
Special thanks to The Backstage Trust and The Head Family.
Company
Tour Dates
The Bench will be touring to the following places in 2026:
Hosted by Farnham Maltings
Tuesday 14 July, 17.15-17.45 - Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, GU9 7QR
Wednesday 15 July, 16.30-17.00 - Farnham Library, Vernon House, 28 West Street, Farnham GU9 7DR
Hosted by The Mercury Theatre in Essex
Tuesday 21 July, 12.00-12.30 - Hurst Green, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0EH
Tuesday 21 July, 14.30-15.00 - Martello Tower Jaywick, The Promenade, Belsize Ave, Jaywick, St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 2LF
Wednesday 22 July, 11.00-11.30 - Colchester Central Library, 21 Trinity Square, Colchester CO1 1JB
Friday 24 July, 10.00-10.30 - Piazza, Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT
Friday 24 July, 11.00-11.30 - Culver Square, Colchester, CO1 1JQ
Friday 24 July, 12.00-12.30 - St Nicholas Square, Colchester, CO1 1DN
Hosted by Dance Network Association
Thursday 23 July, 10.00-10:40 - Sunspot, Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 2JG
Thursday 23 July, 15:45–16:15, King George V Playing Field, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AZ
Latitude Festival
Saturday 25 July – Latitude Festival Waterfront Stage
Hosted by The Alex in Faversham
Tuesday 28 July, 11.30-12.00 - Market Square, Faversham, ME13 7AF
Tuesday 28 July, 12.30-13.00 - Market Square, Faversham, ME13 7AF
Tuesday 28 July, 14.00-14.30 (timing TBC) - Physic Garden, Faversham, ME13 7BG
Hosted by Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury
Wednesday 29 July, 16.00-17.00 – Marlowe Theatre Forecourt, The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS
Hosted by Future Foundry in Dover
Thursday 30 July, 12:00-12.30 - Marina Curve, Clock Tower, Square, Dover CT17 9FS
Thursday 30 July, 14:00-14:30 - Market Square, Dover, CT16 1PH
Hosted by Ark Cliftonville in Margate
Friday 31 July 10.00-10.50 – Ark Cliftonville's Cultural Space, Albion Road, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 2HP
Friday 31 July 11.00-12.00 - Harold Road, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 2JX
Friday 31 July 13.30-14.30 - Windmill Community Gardens Margate, Corner of Dane Valley and College Road, Margate, CT9 2SH
Friday 31 July, 15.15-16.00 - Arts in Ramsgate, 46 High Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9AG
Hosted by Ark Cliftonville in Ramsgate
Saturday 1 August - locations and timings to be confirmed
Hosted by Creative Crawley
Monday 3 August, 12.30-13.00 - Queensway Crawley, Queens Square, Crawley, RH10 1HA
Monday 3 August, 13.30-14.00 - Queensway Crawley, Queens Square, Crawley, RH10 1HA
Monday 3 August, 15.00-15.30 - Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6HG (tickets are free but must be pre-booked here)
Monday 3 August, 16.00-16.30 - Crawley Library Southgate Avenue, Crawley RH10 6HG (tickets are free but must be pre-booked here)
Tuesday 4 August, 12.15-12.45 - Cherry Lane Adventure Playground, Cherry Lane, Crawley RH11 7NX
Tuesday 4 August, 13.15-13.45 - Cherry Lane Adventure Playground, Cherry Lane, Crawley RH11 7NX
Tuesday 4 August, 15.30-16.00 - Broadfield Barton, Pelham Place, Crawley, RH11 9BA
Tuesday 4 August, 16.30-16.30 - Broadfield Barton, Pelham Place, Crawley, RH11 9BA
Hosted by Surrey Libraries
Wednesday 5 August, 10.00-10:30 -Camberley Library, Knoll Road, Camberley, GU15 3SY
Wednesday 5 August, 13:30 –14.00, Henry Plaza Woking, 5 Victoria Way, Woking, GU21 6DD
Wednesday 5 August, 14:30-15.00, Woking Library, Gloucester Walk, Woking, GU21 6EP
Thursday 6 August, 10.00-10:30 – Staines Library Audio Described performance - Unit MSU 2, Elmsleigh Centre, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 4QB
Thursday 6 August, 11.00-11:30 - Staines Library Audio Described performance- Unit MSU 2, Elmsleigh Centre, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 4QB
Thursday 6 August, 14:30-15.00 – Weybridge Library, Church Street, Weybridge, KT13 8DE
Thursday 6 August, 15.30-16.00 – Weybridge Library, Church Street, Weybridge, KT13 8DE
Friday 7 August, 11:30-12.00 – Ewell Library - Bourne Hall, Spring St, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 1UF
Friday 7 August, 13:30-14.00 – Ewell Library - Bourne Hall, Spring St, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 1UF
Friday 7 August, 15:30-16:00 – Banstead Library - The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane, Banstead, SM7 2AW
Saturday 8 August, 10.00-10:30 – Horley Library - Unit 1, 55-57 Russell Square, Victoria Road, Horley, RH6 7QH
Saturday 8 August, 11:30-12.00 – Belfry Shopping Centre - Station Road, Redhill, RH1 1ST
Saturday 8 August, 13:30-14.00 – Belfry Shopping Centre - Station Road, Redhill, RH1 1ST
Saturday 8 August , 15.00-15:30 - Redhill Library, The Quadrant, Warwick, 18-20 London Road, Redhill, RH1 1NN