THIS?year marks the 90th anniversary of the death of the ‘Mother of Modern Dance’ – the trail-blazing Isadora Duncan.

Inspirational, passionate and unconventional, Duncan opened the door on to a new world of dance.

And a new play, Isadora: I?Dance What I?Am, being staged at the Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre in Bordon, on Friday, June 30, at 7.30pm, explores her thoughts on the artform as an expression of life.

The play, written, performed and choreographed by the Phoenix’s dance officer Elizabeth Blake, also includes re-imaged excerpts of her dances.

The New York Times described her as “the woman who put the modern into modern dancing”, and she dedicated her life to raising the importance of dance as a life enhancing activity.

Artist Alison McFadden, who is studying at the University of Fine Art in Farnham, and specialises in using physicality and movement in her art making, has produced the artwork for the production.

Tickets are £10, and £9 for concessions.

To book, call the box office on 01420 472664 or visit www.phoenixarts.co.uk