AN ‘UNMISSABLE’ new dance and theatre platform – carnival – is coming to the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre in Taunton on March 22 and 23 at 7pm.

Open to dance groups, schools and companies across the south west, this two-day dance and physical theatre opportunity features dancers of all ages, abilities and varying styles of dance.

From hip-hop to jazz, ballet to commercial, folk to funk.

carnival showcases a range of youth, adult and inclusive dance companies from across the region. Applicants and groups are invited to participate in one or two evenings.

Applications are welcome from companies to perform either 15 minutes of physical or musical theatre or up to three dance performances (of no longer than 15 minutes in total performance time).

A spokesperson for the Tacchi-Morris said: “Carnival aims to provide a high-profile performance opportunity, to encourage learning and development between groups and to showcase some of the wonderful work being developed in the south west; something which we are excited to present to our audience here at Tacchi- Morris Arts Centre.

“We hope this will provide a valuable performance opportunity for emerging artists and students across the south west.

“If your group or company or school would like to perform at carnival, application forms can be downloaded from tacchi- morris.com.

“Completed applications forms can be emailed to info@tacchi-morris.com.”

Deadline for applications is Friday, February 24.

Groups will be contacted at the beginning of March to confirm performance arrangements, tech times and finalise details.

Carnival takes place on Wednesday, March 22, and Thursday, March 23, at 7pm.

Tickets cost £7 standard or £5 for students.

For more information and to book, visit tacchi-morris.com.

Alternatively, call the box office on 01823 414141