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March
fri27mar7:30 pm9:03 pmSatu – Year of the Rabbit (12A)27 Mar7:30 pm - 9:03 pm(GMT+00:00) Event Type
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When a bomb endangers the Pha Tang temple, Satu, an orphan child labourer, decides to head north through the rich and feral landscape of Laos in search of his long-lost
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When a bomb endangers the Pha Tang temple, Satu, an orphan child labourer, decides to head north through the rich and feral landscape of Laos in search of his long-lost mother, in the company of his aspiring young photojournalist friend Bo.
Beautifully filmed, a thoughtful, unsentimental but moving ‘road movie’.
Dir: Joshua Trigg, 2024, Laos/UK.
Starring: Itthipone Sonepho, Vanthiva Saysana, Tao Chanthavong
1h 33m
Subtitled
Tickets
£7.50
SAC members & friends: £6.50
U18s: £5.50
Film Society members: Free
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1335931
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Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by
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Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.
National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Tickets: £15. Members, Friends and under 18s £12.50.
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1277301
mon30marAll Dayfri03aprEaster Musical Theatre Course30 Mar - 03 Apr(All Day)(GMT+00:00) Event Type
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Presented by Shaftesbury Arts Centre Youth Theatre in association with Limelight Theatre. Create a fantastic performance in just five days, ready to present to an audience on Saturday morning. Programme: Monday 30 Mar
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Presented by Shaftesbury Arts Centre Youth Theatre in association with Limelight Theatre. Create a fantastic performance in just five days, ready to present to an audience on Saturday morning.
Programme:
- Monday 30 Mar to Friday 3rd April – 9.30am to 4.30pm. Musical Theatre course.
- Saturday 4th April – 9.30am rehearsal then final show performance at 11am. The course will finish after the show at approximately noon.
Cost: £150 (£100 each additional sibling). This includes 38 hours of coaching and performance and two free tickets to the final show. Age 7 to 17 years.
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1344399
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A moving love story about a photographer on assignment to shoot the historic bridges of Madison County. He meets a housewife, whose husband and children are away on a trip,
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A moving love story about a photographer on assignment to shoot the historic bridges of Madison County. He meets a housewife, whose husband and children are away on a trip, and the film traces a brief affair that is never sordid but instead one of two soul mates who have met too late.
Director: Clint Eastwood
Featuring: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, Annie Corley, Victor Slezak, Debra Monk.
Details: US | Language: English | 1995 | 2h 14m
ProgrammeID
1332349
April
mon30marAll Dayfri03aprEaster Musical Theatre Course30 Mar - 03 Apr(All Day)(GMT+00:00) Event Type
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Presented by Shaftesbury Arts Centre Youth Theatre in association with Limelight Theatre. Create a fantastic performance in just five days, ready to present to an audience on Saturday morning. Programme: Monday 30 Mar
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Presented by Shaftesbury Arts Centre Youth Theatre in association with Limelight Theatre. Create a fantastic performance in just five days, ready to present to an audience on Saturday morning.
Programme:
- Monday 30 Mar to Friday 3rd April – 9.30am to 4.30pm. Musical Theatre course.
- Saturday 4th April – 9.30am rehearsal then final show performance at 11am. The course will finish after the show at approximately noon.
Cost: £150 (£100 each additional sibling). This includes 38 hours of coaching and performance and two free tickets to the final show. Age 7 to 17 years.
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1344399
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The Final Show from our week-long Easter Musical Theatre Course – presented by Shaftesbury Arts Centre Youth Theatre. Come and see the hard work of all those on our
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The Final Show from our week-long Easter Musical Theatre Course – presented by Shaftesbury Arts Centre Youth Theatre.
Come and see the hard work of all those on our Easter Musical Theatre Course.
Tickets: £5.
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1344401
tue07apr2:00 pm3:50 pmCalendar Girls (12)07 April2:00 pm - 3:50 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type
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After the death of her best friend’s husband from cancer, spirited Yorkshire housewife Chris Harper (Helen Mirren) hatches a scheme to raise money for a memorial to him. Utilizing a
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After the death of her best friend’s husband from cancer, spirited Yorkshire housewife Chris Harper (Helen Mirren) hatches a scheme to raise money for a memorial to him. Utilizing a tradition from the hidebound Woman’s Institute association, Chris encourages Annie (Julie Walters) and their friends to create a calendar — with the novel detail of using the middle-aged women of their village as nude models. The idea stuns the husbands and a wary young photographer (Philip Glenister).
Director: Nigel Cole
Featuring: Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Penelope Wilton, Philip Glenister.
Details: UK | Language: English | 2003 | 1h 48m
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1344261
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Solo exhibition by Matthew Dean, a Salisbury based artist who looks at the landscape from different angles, shape and undulations. Inspired by texture, colour and marks in the land Matthew
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Solo exhibition by Matthew Dean, a Salisbury based artist who looks at the landscape from different angles, shape and undulations. Inspired by texture, colour and marks in the land Matthew produces high colour artworks in oil and pencil from the surrounding areas.
fri10apr7:30 pm10:00 pmHackney Colliery Band10 Apr7:30 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type Music
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Get ready for an electrifying night of brass brilliance! Since forming in 2009, East London’s boundary-pushing musical innovators Hackney Colliery Band have been reshaping expectations of what a brass band can
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Get ready for an electrifying night of brass brilliance!
Since forming in 2009, East London’s boundary-pushing musical innovators Hackney Colliery Band have been reshaping expectations of what a brass band can be. Over the past fifteen years, they’ve built a dedicated following through their uplifting live performances and a series of acclaimed releases. Their journey has included some extraordinary moments — including performing to a crowd of 80,000 at the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
Now, the nine-piece ensemble arrives at Shaftesbury Arts Centre as they get ready to release their sixth full-length album, the eagerly awaited Collaborations: Volume Two. While their previous record, Collaborations: Volume One, brought together iconic world-music artists such as Grammy-winning Beninese vocalist Angélique Kidjo and Ethiopian jazz legend Mulatu Astatke, the new album shifts its focus. Volume Two explores songs and vocalists, mixed with a selection of instrumentals that feature harp, guitar, cello — and even conch shells.
As anyone who’s ever tried to organise a group will know, gathering nine musicians in one place on a regular basis is no small achievement — let alone touring the globe to perform instrumental music together. In an industry that often urges artists to settle into a single genre, HCB have joyfully refused, carving their own creative path for a decade and a half. The sense of community and camaraderie within the band is extraordinary, and it shines through in everything they do. Frontman and composer Steve Pretty, along with composers Olly Blackman and Luke Christie, say of the new release: “It’s a privilege and joy to still be playing together after all these years, and especially to be pushing each other to be as creative and innovative as we can be. The process of collaborating with so many amazing artists, and the freshness that’s brought to the project is endlessly inspiring. Some of this music started life almost a decade ago, and other tracks are only a few months old, but we’re so proud of the breadth of musical talent on display with this record.” Their new album stands as a vibrant and original continuation of their already diverse catalogue, celebrating the band’s collaborative spirit and inventive approach.
Expect an evening filled with energy, bold creativity, and the unmistakable joy that Hackney Colliery Band bring to every stage. This is a show not to be missed.
Tickets:
Standard: £24.00
Members, Friends, & Under 18s: £21.50
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1325430
tue14apr2:00 pm4:00 pmMothering Sunday (15)14 April2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type
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On a warm spring day in 1924, house maid and foundling Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young) finds herself alone on Mother’s Day. Her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Niven (Colin Firth and
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On a warm spring day in 1924, house maid and foundling Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young) finds herself alone on Mother’s Day. Her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Niven (Colin Firth and Olivia Colman), are out and she has the rare chance to spend quality time with her secret lover. Paul (Josh O’Connor) is the boy from the manor house nearby, Jane’s long-term love despite the fact that he’s engaged to be married to another woman, a childhood friend and daughter of his parents’ friends. But events that neither can foresee will change the course of Jane’s life forever.
Director: Eva Husson
Featuring: Odessa Young, Josh O’Connor, Olivia Colman, Colin Firth.
Details: UK | Language: English | 2021 | 1h 50m
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1344272
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Elsa becomes acquainted with Peter and Debbie on holiday and after agreeing to keep in touch, because no one ever really does, do they? Elsa plans a visit, oh dear, a
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Elsa becomes acquainted with Peter and Debbie on holiday and after agreeing to keep in touch, because no one ever really does, do they?
Elsa plans a visit, oh dear, a search on the internet finds that they are allowing someone into their home that could put them and their family in mortal danger.
“It’s ok, we’ll cancel her visit”.
Too late she arrives early.
Written by Steven Moffat, The Unfriend takes a hilarious and satirical look at middle-class England’s disastrous instinct always to appear nice.
Tickets: £16
Friends, Members & U18s: £14
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1343853
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Elsa becomes acquainted with Peter and Debbie on holiday and after agreeing to keep in touch, because no one ever really does, do they? Elsa plans a visit, oh dear, a
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Elsa becomes acquainted with Peter and Debbie on holiday and after agreeing to keep in touch, because no one ever really does, do they?
Elsa plans a visit, oh dear, a search on the internet finds that they are allowing someone into their home that could put them and their family in mortal danger.
“It’s ok, we’ll cancel her visit”.
Too late she arrives early.
Written by Steven Moffat, The Unfriend takes a hilarious and satirical look at middle-class England’s disastrous instinct always to appear nice.
Tickets: £16
Friends, Members & U18s: £14
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1343853
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Elsa becomes acquainted with Peter and Debbie on holiday and after agreeing to keep in touch, because no one ever really does, do they? Elsa plans a visit, oh dear, a
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Elsa becomes acquainted with Peter and Debbie on holiday and after agreeing to keep in touch, because no one ever really does, do they?
Elsa plans a visit, oh dear, a search on the internet finds that they are allowing someone into their home that could put them and their family in mortal danger.
“It’s ok, we’ll cancel her visit”.
Too late she arrives early.
Written by Steven Moffat, The Unfriend takes a hilarious and satirical look at middle-class England’s disastrous instinct always to appear nice.
Tickets: £16
Friends, Members & U18s: £14
ProgrammeID
1343853
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Elsa becomes acquainted with Peter and Debbie on holiday and after agreeing to keep in touch, because no one ever really does, do they? Elsa plans a visit, oh dear, a
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Elsa becomes acquainted with Peter and Debbie on holiday and after agreeing to keep in touch, because no one ever really does, do they?
Elsa plans a visit, oh dear, a search on the internet finds that they are allowing someone into their home that could put them and their family in mortal danger.
“It’s ok, we’ll cancel her visit”.
Too late she arrives early.
Written by Steven Moffat, The Unfriend takes a hilarious and satirical look at middle-class England’s disastrous instinct always to appear nice.
Tickets: £16
Friends, Members & U18s: £14
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1343853
tue21apr2:00 pm3:40 pmLove Sarah (12)21 April2:00 pm - 3:40 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type
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Determined to fulfill her late mother’s dream of opening a bakery in charming Notting Hill, 19-year-old Clarissa enlists the help of her mother’s best friend Isabella and her eccentric estranged
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Determined to fulfill her late mother’s dream of opening a bakery in charming Notting Hill, 19-year-old Clarissa enlists the help of her mother’s best friend Isabella and her eccentric estranged grandmother Mimi. These three generations of women will need to overcome grief, doubts and differences to honor the memory of their beloved Sarah while embarking on a journey to establish a London bakery filled with love, hope and colorful pastries from all over the world.
Director: Eliza Schroeder
Featuring: Shelley Conn, Celia Imrie, Shannon Tarbet, Bill Paterson.
Details: UK | Language: English | 2020 | 1h 37m
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1344285
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Paintings of the beauty and power of the world.
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Paintings of the beauty and power of the world.
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Nick Mayhew-Smith, author and researcher, will be exploring the sacred heritage of Dorset. His illustrated talk will guide us through the county’s many Pilgrim Places, from ancient churches and holy
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Nick Mayhew-Smith, author and researcher, will be exploring the sacred heritage of Dorset. His illustrated talk will guide us through the county’s many Pilgrim Places, from ancient churches and holy wells to earthworks and sacred trees, highlighting how these landscapes inspire reflection and connection for modern pilgrims that resonate with wider narratives across the Britain.
Currently Head of Whitelands College at Roehampton University, Nick has written extensively on spirituality, heritage, and the environment. His acclaimed works include Britain’s Holiest Places (adapted into a six-part BBC series), The Naked Hermit, Britain’s Pilgrim Places, and Landscape Liturgies.
Age Restriction: 16+
Tickets:
Adults: £15
Friends of Shaftesbury Abbey & Students: £12
ProgrammeID
1360481
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The Momentum Group at Shaftesbury Arts Centre presents: An Audience with Andy Sturgess Building a Lancaster Bomber &
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Building a Lancaster Bomber & Re-Flying the Legendary Dambusters Raid.
Step inside one of the most extraordinary aviation projects ever undertaken.
In this captivating talk, Andy Sturgess shares the remarkable story of how, over 20 years and more than 10,000 hours, he built a full-size Lancaster Bomber cockpit using original wartime components painstakingly restored and transformed into a fully functioning flight simulator.
With a crew of four, Andy then achieved something truly unique: re-flying the exact route of the Dambusters Raid of May 1943, following the path flown by Flight Lieutenant David Maltby, who breached the Möhne Dam. This historic mission was recreated 80 years to the day, on 16–17 May 2023.
The talk weaves together meticulous research, engineering ingenuity, and vivid storytelling, covering:
• The challenges of sourcing and rebuilding authentic wartime parts
• The evolution and design of the Lancaster Bomber
• The aircraft’s pivotal role in World War II
• The precision and courage required to fly the Dambusters mission
Audience members are warmly encouraged to bring along any relevant WWII artefacts, photographs, or memorabilia to share with Andy, adding a personal and interactive dimension to the evening.
Voluntary contributions are welcomed on the night to help support ongoing efforts to keep the memory of Bomber Command alive and not forgotten.
Further information: lancasterflightuk.co.uk
Tickets: £18
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1338705
fri24apr7:30 pm9:00 pmGood One (15)24 April7:30 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type
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On a weekend backpacking trip in the Catskills, 17-year-old Sam navigates the clash of egos between her father and his oldest friend. This character-driven film explores the awkward dynamics between
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On a weekend backpacking trip in the Catskills, 17-year-old Sam navigates the clash of egos between her father and his oldest friend. This character-driven film explores the awkward dynamics between them, focusing on Sam as she navigates their quarrelling and emotional limitations. When a boundary is crossed, Sam exits the forest, a different girl to when she went in. Everything has changed.
Dir: India Donaldson, 2024, US.
Starring: Lily Collias, Sumaya Bouhbal and Valentine Black.
1h 30m
Tickets
£7.50
SAC members & friends: £6.50
U18s: £5.50
Film Society members: Free
ProgrammeID
1335932
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Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on
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Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue.
But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.
Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.
Sung in German with subtitles | Duration: 3h 30m (to be confirmed)
Cast:
Pamina JULIA BULLOCK
Tamino AMITAI PATI
Papageno HUW MONTAGUE RENDALL
Queen of the Night KATHRYN LEWEK
Sarastro SOLOMAN HOWARD
Monostatos GERHARD SIEGEL
Creatives:
Music WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Conductor MARIE JACQUOT
Director DAVID MCVICAR
Designer JOHN MACFARLANE
Lighting Designer PAULE CONSTABLE
Movement Director LEAH HAUSMAN
Tickets: £15. Members, Friends and under 18s £12.50.
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1286065
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Intimate and expressive 17th Century music for violin, guitar and theorbo (long-necked flute) by Isabella Leonarda, Biber, Fonatana, Bertali and others. Tickets: £15 Members & Friends: £12
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Intimate and expressive 17th Century music for violin, guitar and theorbo (long-necked flute) by Isabella Leonarda, Biber, Fonatana, Bertali and others.
Tickets: £15
Members & Friends: £12
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1359801
tue28apr2:00 pm3:50 pmDirty Dancing (12)28 April2:00 pm - 3:50 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type
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Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she’s disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a
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Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she’s disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort’s dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love. Baby’s father forbids her from seeing Johnny, but she’s determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer.
Director: Emile Ardolino
Featuring: Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes.
Details: UK | Language: English | 1987 | 1h 40m
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1344307
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A Feast for the Eyes: An exhibition of art with food at its heart. The Kitchen Table Dorset proudly presents A Feast for the Eyes, a vibrant new art exhibition bringing
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A Feast for the Eyes: An exhibition of art with food at its heart.
The Kitchen Table Dorset proudly presents A Feast for the Eyes, a vibrant new art exhibition bringing together painting, ceramics, and three-dimensional creations—all inspired by the universal language of food.
This unique exhibition explores food not just as sustenance, but as culture, memory, ritual, and visual delight. From richly detailed still-life paintings and expressive contemporary canvases to handcrafted ceramics and imaginative sculptural installations, A Feast for the Eyes invites visitors to experience food in an entirely new way.
Featuring a diverse group of artists, the exhibition celebrates the textures, colours, and connections created by food and ties in with Shaftesbury Food Festival on May 3rd 2026.
“Food brings people together, sparks conversation, and tells stories across generations,” says Sarah Rudder, founder of The Kitchen Table Dorset. “With A Feast for the Eyes, we wanted to create an exhibition that captures that same sense of warmth, creativity, and connection—only through art.”
As sponsor of the exhibition, The Kitchen Table Dorset continues its commitment to creating experiences with food at their heart. Known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and a love of food culture, the shop provides the perfect partner for an exhibition that blends culinary inspiration with artistic expression.
Featured Artists:
Maja Barker @maja.barker.art
Joanne Rutter https://www.joannerutterceramics.co.uk
Kate Toms www.katetoms.co.uk @katetoms.mixedmedia
Alison Turner @alisonjaneturner99
Becca Perl https://www.beccaperl.com @becca_perl_illustration.
Lucy Bentley @bentleybluestudio
Charlotte Lorimer @charlottelorimerart
thu30apr7:30 pm9:30 pmEabhal30 Apr7:30 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type Music
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Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music. The band’s distinctive West Coast sound and dedication to their craft have
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Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music. The band’s distinctive West Coast sound and dedication to their craft have earned them a prestigious Folk Band of the Year nomination in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2022 amongst multiple other awards and nominations over the past 10 years. Eabhal have released two albums to date, the debut This is How The Ladies Dance in 2018 and the second Aisling, released in 2022, showcasing an array of arrangements of Gaelic and English songs. The band’s focus on kinship and connection to people, land, elevation and language are all reflected in their music. Although they all come from different backgrounds and places, each member was immersed in traditional music, and their collective passion for their craft is evident in every song and performance.
Eabhal’s achievements in their career include the successful releases of both their albums, taking them on extensive tours to stunning locations throughout the Highlands, Scottish Isles, and much of Europe. Additionally, the band has been fortunate enough to showcase their talents at World Music Asia in Shanghai and perform at various shows in the US in 2018.
Tickets:
Adults: £18
Members & Friends: £16.50
Under 18s: £15
ProgrammeID
1331853
May
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A Feast for the Eyes: An exhibition of art with food at its heart. The Kitchen Table Dorset proudly presents A Feast for the Eyes, a vibrant new art exhibition bringing
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A Feast for the Eyes: An exhibition of art with food at its heart.
The Kitchen Table Dorset proudly presents A Feast for the Eyes, a vibrant new art exhibition bringing together painting, ceramics, and three-dimensional creations—all inspired by the universal language of food.
This unique exhibition explores food not just as sustenance, but as culture, memory, ritual, and visual delight. From richly detailed still-life paintings and expressive contemporary canvases to handcrafted ceramics and imaginative sculptural installations, A Feast for the Eyes invites visitors to experience food in an entirely new way.
Featuring a diverse group of artists, the exhibition celebrates the textures, colours, and connections created by food and ties in with Shaftesbury Food Festival on May 3rd 2026.
“Food brings people together, sparks conversation, and tells stories across generations,” says Sarah Rudder, founder of The Kitchen Table Dorset. “With A Feast for the Eyes, we wanted to create an exhibition that captures that same sense of warmth, creativity, and connection—only through art.”
As sponsor of the exhibition, The Kitchen Table Dorset continues its commitment to creating experiences with food at their heart. Known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and a love of food culture, the shop provides the perfect partner for an exhibition that blends culinary inspiration with artistic expression.
Featured Artists:
Maja Barker @maja.barker.art
Joanne Rutter https://www.joannerutterceramics.co.uk
Kate Toms www.katetoms.co.uk @katetoms.mixedmedia
Alison Turner @alisonjaneturner99
Becca Perl https://www.beccaperl.com @becca_perl_illustration.
Lucy Bentley @bentleybluestudio
Charlotte Lorimer @charlottelorimerart
fri01may7:30 pm9:00 pmChicken Town (15)01 May7:30 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type
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An engaging, quirky tale set in Norfolk which tells of bonding and reconciliation across the generations.A relationship develops when two school friends help a granddad, who is a keen gardener,
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An engaging, quirky tale set in Norfolk which tells of bonding and reconciliation across the generations.A relationship develops when two school friends help a granddad, who is a keen gardener, fence his shed – in which he has grown marijuana by accident!
Dir: Richard Bracewell, 2025, UK.
Starring: Ramy Ben Fredj, Hugo Carter, Michael Dalton
1h 30m
Tickets
£7.50
SAC members & friends: £6.50
U18s: £5.50
Film Society members: Free
ProgrammeID
1335933
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Join our Music and Drama Group’s Youth Theatre in their variety show ‘Time to Shine’. See their passion and creativity – a feast of song, dance, sketches and music, along with
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Join our Music and Drama Group’s Youth Theatre in their variety show ‘Time to Shine’.
See their passion and creativity – a feast of song, dance, sketches and music, along with their visible love and passion of all things theatrical.
It is their ‘Time to Shine’.
Tickets won’t hang around for long, so grab your now to share the joy.
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1358845
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Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone
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Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.
Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realises his affection for her all too late.
The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).
Sung in Russian with English subtitles | Duration: 4h 5m with two intervals (to be confirmed)
Cast:
Tatiana ASMIK GRIGORIAN
Olga MARIA BARAKOVA
Filippyevna STEPHANIE BLYTHE
Lenski STANISLAS DE BARBEYRAC
Eugene Onegin IGOR GOLOVATENKO
Prince Gremin ALEXANDER TSYMBALYUK
Creatives:
Music PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Conductor TIMUR ZANGIEV
Director DEBORAH WARNER
Set Designer TOM PYE
Costume Designer CHLOE OBOLENSKY
Lighting Designer JEAN KALMAN
Projection Designer IAN WILLIAM GALLOWAY and FINN ROSS
Choreographer KIM BRANDSTRUP
Tickets: £15. Members, Friends and under 18s £12.50.
ProgrammeID
1286068
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Katy Rundle is an award winning British contemporary textile artist. Her art business was founded
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Listed by Counter Culture as one of “five shows not to be missed at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe,” we are thrilled to confirm this popular and excellently reviewed show will
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Listed by Counter Culture as one of “five shows not to be missed at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe,” we are thrilled to confirm this popular and excellently reviewed show will be playing at the Shaftesbury Arts Centre on 9th May 2026. Written and presented by Irish duo Brothers Broke, the brothers strip bare a carefully selected repertoire of Dylan and Lennon songs, and present them raw and unplugged around a story of the influence, jealousy, parody and respect that each artist had for the other.
This engaging show compares the like-minded and socially conscious lyrics of Dylan and Lennon and deals with the relevance of their political messaging, written up to sixty years ago, in today’s world. It also addresses key questions regarding their relationship – why was Lennon in awe of Dylan only to deride him years later? And why did Dylan keep it to himself that he “Really dug the Beatles”?
The show has been described as “a must-see for anyone who appreciates the power of music to evoke emotions, inspire reflection, and shed light on the socio-political landscape”.
Whether you’re looking for a raw and energetic acoustic performance of some great Dylan and Lennon songs or wish to appreciate a unique in-person performance of a thought-provoking concept, this show is for you.
The show is a proud holder of the coveted “Sell-out Show” Laurel awarded by Edinburgh Fringe.
Tickets:
Adults: £20
Friends/Members/U18s: £18
ProgrammeID
1354386
sun10may2:00 pm3:00 pmAdventures in Science10 May2:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type Comedy
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Join ‘The Magical Mr West’ on an incredible adventure into the world of science!Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental
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Join ‘The Magical Mr West’ on an incredible adventure into the world of science!Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry, exploring everything from supersonic speediness to malicious misinformation.
Best known as one half of magic duo ‘Morgan & West’, ‘The Magical Mr West’ has travelled around the world performing to audiences of all ages with spectacular shows that include magic, science and a good deal of tomfoolery. Now he presents his most amazing show yet, with the help (or possibly hindrance…) of a wisecracking cartoon crow.
Expect skills, silliness and the studious application of logic as you embark upon ‘Adventures in Science!’
Tickets:
Adults: £12.50
Members & Friends: £11.50
Under 18s: £10.50
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1331867
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Silton Art is a group of twenty amateur artists from the surrounding area. We meet in Pen Selwood and receive tuition from a wide variety of professional tutors. Paintings are
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Silton Art is a group of twenty amateur artists from the surrounding area. We meet in Pen Selwood and receive tuition from a wide variety of professional tutors. Paintings are presented in watercolour, acrylic, collage, pastel, and sometimes Ink. There are a wide variety of styles from realistic to abstract. The artists have varied skills and enjoy trying new techniques. They exhibit once a year in local galleries.
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Let’s play Bingo! Come along to our technicolour Bingo – a fundraiser for our Music & Drama Group’s summer show ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. 6 pages of main Bingo games
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Let’s play Bingo!
Come along to our technicolour Bingo – a fundraiser for our Music & Drama Group’s summer show ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’.
6 pages of main Bingo games with a prize for 1 line and Full House plus a Special game with a prize every line!
Raffle on the night for £1 per strip
Booking your space is essential as space is limited!
Never played before? Don’t worry, all will be explained on the night! Perfect for beginners and seasoned players.
Nibbles included in the price of your ticket and the bar will be open for the evening.
Tickets: £7.50
Booking coming soon.
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1352380
fri15may7:30 pm10:12 pmOne Battle After Another (15)15 May7:30 pm - 10:12 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type
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A wild ride of a film, mixing violence and humour, with an incredible score.DiCaprio plays a drug-befuddled and paranoid ex-revolutionary, forced back into combat when a corrupt military officer starts
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A wild ride of a film, mixing violence and humour, with an incredible score.DiCaprio plays a drug-befuddled and paranoid ex-revolutionary, forced back into combat when a corrupt military officer starts to pursue him and his daughter. A fast-moving intricate plot, with plenty of allusions to Trump’s America, and a huge box-office success, likely (at the time of writing) to be an Oscar-winner.
Dir: Paul Thomas Anderson, 2025, US.
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro
2h 42m
ProgrammeID
1335934
sat16may7:30 pm9:30 pmBudapest Café Orchestra16 May7:30 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type Music
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The Budapest Café Orchestra were established by British composer and violinist Christian Garrick in 2009. Led by Christian they play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from
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The Budapest Café Orchestra were established by British composer and violinist Christian Garrick in 2009. Led by Christian they play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czardas and their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest pieces ever written by the greats.
BCO have won legions of fans through their magical and infectious performances. Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires – plus a few surprises along the way – hugely entertaining, immense skill and profound musicianship. A show by the BCO is good enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube!
The BCO is a small but impeccably formed orchestra of just four players combined to create an aural alchemy so wholesome you would be forgiven for thinking a far bigger ensemble is at work. Two of the country’s most revered international soloists revel at the heart of proceedings. Accordionist exemplar Eddie Hession is a supreme accordion champion of Great Britain. In his illustrious career he has accompanied Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Chris Rea. Christian Garrick is one of the world’s most celebrated jazz violinists. He has played with the likes of Dame Cleo Laine & Sir John Dankworth, Wynton Marsalis, Nigel Kennedy, Bireli Lagrene and Caro Emerald. Another member of the Orchestra is one of Russia’s most enigmatic musical exports. The Sultan is played expertly by Adrian Zolotuhin, a master of the strummed strings of domra, balalaika, guitar and saz. Veteran bass-man Kelly Cantlon has been in the business of laying down the low notes for many moons. Kelly found fame in the late 60’s as a Vagabond with northern soul sensations Jimmy James and the Vagabonds.
“The music is magic in their hands” Sean Rafferty BBC Radio 3
“Back by popular demand, the fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship of the finest purveyors of Eastern European gypsy music this side of a Lada scrap heap will leave you with a grin on your face and rhythm in your feet…” TIMES
“The Budapest Cafe Orchestra play a blistering barrage of Czardas, East European and Russian folk tunes that might have come from the Hot Club of Paris via the Orient Express!” Brighton Argus
“THEIR VIRTUOSIC SKILL, HILARIOUS SENSE OF HUMOUR AND UNDOUBTED SENSITIVITY KEPT THE PACKED AUDIENCE SPELLBOUND. AMAZING ….UNLIKE ANY OTHER BAND THAT I HAVE EVERY HEARD.” Ely Standard
“Not so much a band name as a whole genre of its own, Budapest Café Orchestra embraces an encyclopaedia of music and mischief.” SCOTSMAN
Tickets:
Adults: £21
Members/Friends/U18s: £19
ProgrammeID
1354389
tue26may2:00 pm4:20 pmWicked: For Good (PG)18 Mar & 26 May2:00 pm - 4:20 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type
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Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks
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Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.
Director: Jon M. Chu
Featuring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum.
Details: US | Language: English | 2025 | 2h 17m
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1350040
wed27may7:30 pm9:00 pmAnyone For Tennis?27 May7:30 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type Comedy
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A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and
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A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT!Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40 – love letter to the game. And there’s nobody to say ‘quiet please’. She cannot be serious… can she?
“Laughs aplenty… juicy locker room secrets… naughty line judge-y anarchy…motivational joy… Nice.” 5***** Northwestend
“What makes the hour land is the marriage of insider authority and properly honed comic timing. It’s not just a love letter to a game; it’s a blueprint for turning an obsession into a well-structured, laugh-out-loud show.” 4**** One 4 Review
‘She’s warm, wonderfully funny and you’ll want to be her pal’ Angela Barnes.
‘10 out of 10’ Giles Brandreth (THE Giles Brandreth!!)
Fresh from sold-out run at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
As featured in/on The Guardian, Sunday Post, The Times, The Guardian, Daily Mail, BBC 5 Live, Radio Wimbledon, Der Spiegel, TVNZ, ABC Australia…
Directed by Ben van Der Velde
Tickets:
Adults: £18
Members/Friends/U18s: £16
ProgrammeID
1354406
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Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View
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Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?
Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
All My Sons
By Arthur Miller
Directed by Ivo Van Hove
Design by Jan Versweyveld
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1352413
June
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A diverse exhibition by 3 professional artists: Contemporary landscape painting and pleinair drawings by Nick Andrew. www.nickandrew.co.uk Captivating wildlife paintings on reclaimed wood by Tanya Hinton. www.tanyahinton.co.uk Beautiful sculptural designer jewellery and silver
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A diverse exhibition by 3 professional artists:
Contemporary landscape painting and pleinair drawings by Nick Andrew. www.nickandrew.co.uk
Captivating wildlife paintings on reclaimed wood by Tanya Hinton. www.tanyahinton.co.uk
Beautiful sculptural designer jewellery and silver by Liz Tyler. www.liztyler.com
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“Ten strangers each with a past, an unpunished death are
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2026 marks the 50th Anniversary since the passing of “The Queen of Crime” Dame Agatha Christie and we would like to celebrate this with her world’s best selling mystery novel “And Then There Were None”
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An exhibition of creative photography by 3 photographers, covering landscapes, street & contempory photography, framed exibits printed on ink-jet papers.
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An exhibition of creative photography by 3 photographers, covering landscapes, street & contempory photography, framed exibits printed on ink-jet papers.
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Though Mark has travelled extensively, it is the nearby forests and coast that excite his imagination. Living in Ringwood at the very edge of the Newforest, he is constantly inspired
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Though Mark has travelled extensively, it is the nearby forests and coast that excite his imagination. Living in Ringwood at the very edge of the Newforest, he is constantly inspired and fascinated by the woodlands, heaths, meadows and the ever changing moods of the nearby sea.
The play of light and shadow on sea and land that create strange and sometimes quiet amorphic shapes are an endless rich source of ideas through which he can express his own love of the medium of acrylic itself. Mark has exhibited widely in the South of England.
sat27jun7:30 pm9:30 pmTreorchy Male Choir27 Jun7:30 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type Music
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This world class choir returns to Shaftesbury Arts Centre for the second time, performing for us in St. Peter’s Church to add greater capacity. From the Rhonda Valley in Wales,
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This world class choir returns to Shaftesbury Arts Centre for the second time, performing for us in St. Peter’s Church to add greater capacity. From the Rhonda Valley in Wales, their programme is always a treat not to be missed and we have been lucky to experience the thrill of an impromptu sing at shaftesbury Arts Centre whilst they eat their well deserved supper afterwards.
The bar at Shaftesbury Arts Centre will be open after the event.
Age Restriction: 16+
Tickets: £25
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1357200
July
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Go Go Go Joseph! As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his
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Go Go Go Joseph!
As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his Brothers.
It is a story of hope, reconciliation and forgiveness, all wrapped up in the joy of song and dance.
This beloved musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (Those Canaan Days), to country and western (One More Angel in Heaven) and calypso (Benjamin Calypso), along with the unforgettable classics Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.
Go Go Go get your tickets to avoid disappointment!
An Amateur production by arrangement with LW Entertainment Ltd
Please note that the show contains smoke, haze & strobe lighting effects.
Tickets:
Adults: £18
Members & Friends: £16
Under 12s: £11
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Go Go Go Joseph! As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph!
As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his Brothers.
It is a story of hope, reconciliation and forgiveness, all wrapped up in the joy of song and dance.
This beloved musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (Those Canaan Days), to country and western (One More Angel in Heaven) and calypso (Benjamin Calypso), along with the unforgettable classics Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.
Go Go Go get your tickets to avoid disappointment!
An Amateur production by arrangement with LW Entertainment Ltd
Please note that the show contains smoke, haze & strobe lighting effects.
Tickets:
Adults: £18
Members & Friends: £16
Under 12s: £11
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph! As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph!
As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his Brothers.
It is a story of hope, reconciliation and forgiveness, all wrapped up in the joy of song and dance.
This beloved musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (Those Canaan Days), to country and western (One More Angel in Heaven) and calypso (Benjamin Calypso), along with the unforgettable classics Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.
Go Go Go get your tickets to avoid disappointment!
An Amateur production by arrangement with LW Entertainment Ltd
Please note that the show contains smoke, haze & strobe lighting effects.
Tickets:
Adults: £18
Members & Friends: £16
Under 12s: £11
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph! As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph!
As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his Brothers.
It is a story of hope, reconciliation and forgiveness, all wrapped up in the joy of song and dance.
This beloved musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (Those Canaan Days), to country and western (One More Angel in Heaven) and calypso (Benjamin Calypso), along with the unforgettable classics Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.
Go Go Go get your tickets to avoid disappointment!
An Amateur production by arrangement with LW Entertainment Ltd
Please note that the show contains smoke, haze & strobe lighting effects.
Tickets:
Adults: £18
Members & Friends: £16
Under 12s: £11
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New works exploring colour,shape,texture and light.
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Three women artists join together to present vibrant dynamic work. Shay Parsons brings contemporary abstract artwork bridging the space between painting and photography. Joanne Rutter brings timeless stoneware rooted in
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Three women artists join together to present vibrant dynamic work. Shay Parsons brings contemporary abstract artwork bridging the space between painting and photography. Joanne Rutter brings timeless stoneware rooted in craftmanship and Carole Waller brings handpainted art to wear – painted and printed scarves.
Instagram:
@shay_parsons_photos
@carolewaller
@joannerutterceramics
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Go Go Go Joseph! As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph!
As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his Brothers.
It is a story of hope, reconciliation and forgiveness, all wrapped up in the joy of song and dance.
This beloved musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (Those Canaan Days), to country and western (One More Angel in Heaven) and calypso (Benjamin Calypso), along with the unforgettable classics Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.
Go Go Go get your tickets to avoid disappointment!
An Amateur production by arrangement with LW Entertainment Ltd
Please note that the show contains smoke, haze & strobe lighting effects.
Tickets:
Adults: £18
Members & Friends: £16
Under 12s: £11
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph! As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph!
As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his Brothers.
It is a story of hope, reconciliation and forgiveness, all wrapped up in the joy of song and dance.
This beloved musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (Those Canaan Days), to country and western (One More Angel in Heaven) and calypso (Benjamin Calypso), along with the unforgettable classics Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.
Go Go Go get your tickets to avoid disappointment!
An Amateur production by arrangement with LW Entertainment Ltd
Please note that the show contains smoke, haze & strobe lighting effects.
Tickets:
Adults: £18
Members & Friends: £16
Under 12s: £11
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph! As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph!
As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his Brothers.
It is a story of hope, reconciliation and forgiveness, all wrapped up in the joy of song and dance.
This beloved musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (Those Canaan Days), to country and western (One More Angel in Heaven) and calypso (Benjamin Calypso), along with the unforgettable classics Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.
Go Go Go get your tickets to avoid disappointment!
An Amateur production by arrangement with LW Entertainment Ltd
Please note that the show contains smoke, haze & strobe lighting effects.
Tickets:
Adults: £18
Members & Friends: £16
Under 12s: £11
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph! As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his
Event Details
Go Go Go Joseph!
As one of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his Brothers.
It is a story of hope, reconciliation and forgiveness, all wrapped up in the joy of song and dance.
This beloved musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (Those Canaan Days), to country and western (One More Angel in Heaven) and calypso (Benjamin Calypso), along with the unforgettable classics Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.
Go Go Go get your tickets to avoid disappointment!
An Amateur production by arrangement with LW Entertainment Ltd
Please note that the show contains smoke, haze & strobe lighting effects.
Tickets:
Adults: £18
Members & Friends: £16
Under 12s: £11
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This is the third joint exhibit by 3 Dorset artists whose individual work and styles are as complementary as they are contrasting. Bare Orange Art works with fabric, acrylics, Lino cut,
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This is the third joint exhibit by 3 Dorset artists whose individual work and styles are as complementary as they are contrasting.
Bare Orange Art works with fabric, acrylics, Lino cut, wood & canvas to create stunning pieces focused on local wildlife.
Nick Dale Artist specialises in paintings inspired by the rugged beauty and rural charms of South West England, with an eye for vibrant colours and detail.
Fusiology Glass Art brings a collection of unique and colourful fused glass pieces. Plus, a distinctive fusion of silver and fused glass jewellery inspired by pattern and textures.
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Step into the warm, nostalgic world of Acker Bilk in this delightful tribute celebrating Britain’s beloved clarinet legend. From the haunting beauty of Stranger on the Shore to joyful trad-jazz
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Step into the warm, nostalgic world of Acker Bilk in this delightful tribute celebrating Britain’s beloved clarinet legend. From the haunting beauty of Stranger on the Shore to joyful trad-jazz classics, this show recreates the unmistakable bowler-hat charm, smooth clarinet sound, and easy humour that made Bilk a global star. A heartfelt evening of melody, memories, and timeless jazz.
Tickets: £5
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Students from Stagecoach Blandford Forum & Shaftesbury take to the stage once more to entertain you with songs from a variety of musicals. Come and watch from 12:00 – 13:00
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Students from Stagecoach Blandford Forum & Shaftesbury take to the stage once more to entertain you with songs from a variety of musicals. Come and watch from 12:00 – 13:00 on Saturday & Sunday @ Shaftesbury Arts Centre.
Free entry for all.
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Belle Street are behind bars – but what was their crime? You are invited to be both judge and jury as Susan Grant and Joni de Winter make their case
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Belle Street are behind bars – but what was their crime? You are invited to be both judge and jury as Susan Grant and Joni de Winter make their case and defend themselves against accusations of arresting bitch-face, possession on unrealistic expectations and using their cell time to finally have a ‘well deserved rest’.
Expect a musical whirlwind of country, musical theatre, rock and roll and razor sharp comedy (we hope). With their signature charm, chaos and audience interaction, Belle Street are back and (mildly) reoffending.
Age Restriction: 12+
Tickets: £12
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“Opera humour – so different. Fabulous!” Welcome to Ballgowns & Bib Shorts – a musical memoir of an opera-singing triathlete.! Following on from the success of Disgraceful, which debuted at Dorchester
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“Opera humour – so different. Fabulous!”
Welcome to Ballgowns & Bib Shorts – a musical memoir of an opera-singing triathlete.! Following on from the success of Disgraceful, which debuted at Dorchester Arts in 2023, Grace Lovelass is back with a new show reliving the peaks and plateaus along her climb to becoming a professional opera singer and IRONMAN triathlete.
Billed as a musical memoir, Ballgowns & Bib Shorts is the soundtrack to a decade of operatic and athletic adventures. Alongside comedy and candid insights, Grace presents an effervescent mix of classical, show tunes and popular music, as well as irreverent, custom-written parody, to take audiences on a journey that proves dreams really do come true…
“Incredible, hilarious, uplifting and amazing’ – get ready for a moving and inspirational evening with our wonderful singing triathlete this year, and see what can happen with a little motivation!
Tickets: £12.
Members, Friends & under 18s £10.
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Students from Stagecoach Blandford Forum & Shaftesbury take to the stage once more to entertain you with songs from a variety of musicals. Come and watch from 12:00 – 13:00
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Students from Stagecoach Blandford Forum & Shaftesbury take to the stage once more to entertain you with songs from a variety of musicals. Come and watch from 12:00 – 13:00 on Saturday & Sunday @ Shaftesbury Arts Centre.
Free entry for all.
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Belle Street are behind bars – but what was their crime? You are invited to be both judge and jury as Susan Grant and Joni de Winter make their case
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Belle Street are behind bars – but what was their crime? You are invited to be both judge and jury as Susan Grant and Joni de Winter make their case and defend themselves against accusations of arresting bitch-face, possession on unrealistic expectations and using their cell time to finally have a ‘well deserved rest’.
Expect a musical whirlwind of country, musical theatre, rock and roll and razor sharp comedy (we hope). With their signature charm, chaos and audience interaction, Belle Street are back and (mildly) reoffending.
Age Restriction: 12+
Tickets: £12
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A Play About Choices, Courage, and the Crossroads of Life. Step into an evening of intrigue and emotion as Tisbury Arts Group’s talented actors bring you three powerful, modern stories —
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A Play About Choices, Courage, and the Crossroads of Life.
Step into an evening of intrigue and emotion as Tisbury Arts Group’s talented actors bring you three powerful, modern stories — each exploring the lives of women and the families who shape them.
💭 What if…?
A single choice could change everything?
A moment of doubt could spark a journey of discovery? A moral dilemma could redefine a life?
Join us as the actors lead you through a tapestry of possibilities, heartfelt revelations, and thought‑provoking questions. This is a play that invites you not just to watch, but to feel, reflect, and wonder.
🎭 Come, enjoy the performance, and share the experience. Let the stories stay with you long after the curtain falls.
Age Restriction: 12+
Tickets: £10
Members, Friends & U18s: £7.50
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An only-child with two siblings, Andrew White enjoyed a precocious childhood befriending retirees and penning self-indulgent poetry, until a literal circus clown warned him of imminent death on his 18th
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An only-child with two siblings, Andrew White enjoyed a precocious childhood befriending retirees and penning self-indulgent poetry, until a literal circus clown warned him of imminent death on his 18th birthday…
All the Jester foretold came to pass, and now Andrew must reflect on life without three close loved ones and do his best to honour their memories.
Don’t miss this hilarious, honest and heartwarming new stand-up comedy show.
★★★★ “A plethora of memorable gags” (Chortle)
“Very exciting & very funny” (Joe Lycett)
“Outrageously funny” (Broadway World)
“F**king funny” (Kiri Pritchard-McLean)
“Go see him, he’s sublime!” (Maisie Adam)
Age Restriction: 16+
Free Entry/Pay What You Want On Exit.
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“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist” Dragons are alive and well, thriving in our world. They are pillaging every day and must be
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“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist”
Dragons are alive and well, thriving in our world. They are pillaging every day and must be stopped. Join Sunjai Arif’s band of adventurers to stop the Dragon in an interactive and raucously chaotic comedy show that is not to be missed. Success is essential, failure is likely in the most hilarious fashion.
★★★★★ “A tour de force” (Bunbury Magazine)
“An excellent performer” (Voice Mag)
“Completely f**ing brilliant” (Andrew O’Neill)
“Truly entertaining” (Dorset Echo)
“Blew the crowd away!” (Mags4Dorset)
Age Restriction: 14+
Free Entry/Pay What You Want On Exit.
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Seven artists present a vibrant showcase of creativity that offers something to delight every visitor. Including; nature inspired oil paintings and reduction lino prints, alongside bright, colourful acrylic works rich in
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Seven artists present a vibrant showcase of creativity that offers something to delight every visitor.
Including; nature inspired oil paintings and reduction lino prints, alongside bright, colourful acrylic works rich in symbolism.
Moving ‘Beyond the Frame’, this exhibition also features wearable silk art, glistening fused glass sculpture, and beautifully crafted functional ciramics.
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Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down
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Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.
Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.
The Playboy of the Western World
By John Millington Synge
Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin
ProgrammeID
1352457
August
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Seven artists present a vibrant showcase of creativity that offers something to delight every visitor. Including; nature inspired oil paintings and reduction lino prints, alongside bright, colourful acrylic works rich in
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Seven artists present a vibrant showcase of creativity that offers something to delight every visitor.
Including; nature inspired oil paintings and reduction lino prints, alongside bright, colourful acrylic works rich in symbolism.
Moving ‘Beyond the Frame’, this exhibition also features wearable silk art, glistening fused glass sculpture, and beautifully crafted functional ciramics.
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BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of
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BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.
Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
By Christopher Hampton
Based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
Directed by Marianne Elliott
ProgrammeID
1352459
September
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Join our Music and Drama Group’s Youth Theatre in their variety show ‘Time to Shine’. See their passion and creativity – a feast of song, dance, sketches and music, along with
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Join our Music and Drama Group’s Youth Theatre in their variety show ‘Time to Shine’.
See their passion and creativity – a feast of song, dance, sketches and music, along with their visible love and passion of all things theatrical.
It is their ‘Time to Shine’.
Tickets won’t hang around for long, so grab your now to share the joy.
ProgrammeID
1352691
Event Details
Join our Music and Drama Group’s Youth Theatre in their variety show ‘Time to Shine’. See their passion and creativity – a feast of song, dance, sketches and music, along with
Event Details
Join our Music and Drama Group’s Youth Theatre in their variety show ‘Time to Shine’.
See their passion and creativity – a feast of song, dance, sketches and music, along with their visible love and passion of all things theatrical.
It is their ‘Time to Shine’.
Tickets won’t hang around for long, so grab your now to share the joy.
ProgrammeID
1352691
Event Details
Join our Music and Drama Group’s Youth Theatre in their variety show ‘Time to Shine’. See their passion and creativity – a feast of song, dance, sketches and music, along with
Event Details
Join our Music and Drama Group’s Youth Theatre in their variety show ‘Time to Shine’.
See their passion and creativity – a feast of song, dance, sketches and music, along with their visible love and passion of all things theatrical.
It is their ‘Time to Shine’.
Tickets won’t hang around for long, so grab your now to share the joy.
ProgrammeID
1352691
sat19sep7:30 pm10:15 pmShadowing Hank19 Sep7:30 pm - 10:15 pm(GMT+01:00) Event Type Music
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The wait is over! Shadowing Hank returns to Shaftesbury! With a sparkling production, relaxed humour, and polished vocals, guitarist Justin Daish’s stunning tribute to Hank Marvin and The Shadows is back
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The wait is over! Shadowing Hank returns to Shaftesbury!
With a sparkling production, relaxed humour, and polished vocals, guitarist Justin Daish’s stunning tribute to Hank Marvin and The Shadows is back — and better than ever. Justin’s resemblance to Hank Marvin isn’t just visual: his famously accurate guitar sound has earned him worldwide recognition amongst Shadows fans and has seen him share the stage with The Shadows’ own Bruce Welch, Jet Harris, and Brian ‘Licorice’ Locking.
Featuring The Shadows’ greatest hits — including Apache, Wonderful Land, Foot Tapper and Cavatina — plus a fresh selection from Hank Marvin’s record‑breaking career, Shadowing Hank truly captures the magic of the great man’s live performances.
Claiming the title of ‘the biggest small show in the world,’ this remarkable night of entertainment celebrates the music of one of the UK’s greatest‑ever guitarists. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering The Shadows for the first time, this is a show you won’t forget.
‘A born entertainer!’ – The Royal Variety Charity
‘A remarkably proficient guitarist… he not only sounds like Hank Marvin, but could almost be him onstage’ – Guitar & Bass Magazine
‘The best Hank Marvin look-alike lead guitarist’ – Record Collector magazine
Tickets:
Adults: £20
Members, Friends U18s: £18
ProgrammeID
1359755
October
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The Momentum Group Presents: Halloween After Dark: Live Music, Dancing & Disco Step into an atmosphere of Halloween
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Well known across North Dorset for their high-energy performances and crowd-pleasing setlists, Jamarca promise a night packed with great music, a buzzing atmosphere and plenty of reasons to hit the dancefloor.
Whether you’re coming in full fancy dress or just for the vibes, this is one Halloween party you won’t want to miss
Check them out online:
🌐 Website: http://jamarca.band
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamarcaUK/
🐦 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JamarcaUK
November
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After the roaring success of Belle Street’s previous collaboration with The Brave and Determined charity, Belle Street Productions are returning with another wildly entertaining evening. With amazing performances from some
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After the roaring success of Belle Street’s previous collaboration with The Brave and Determined charity, Belle Street Productions are returning with another wildly entertaining evening.
With amazing performances from some of Shaftesbury’s favourite musicians as you have never seen them before, you will be taken on a journey of laughter, chaos and occasionally wondering what on earth might happen next.
Belle Street will guide you through the evening – serving as your charming and comedic hosts … or so they think?!
An amazing opportunity to support The Brave and Determined charity. 100% of all ticket sales will go to this life saving charity.
Tickets: £20.
Special Early Bird Offer – until April 30th 2026 £17.50.
ProgrammeID
1308380
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After the roaring success of Belle Street’s previous collaboration with The Brave and Determined charity, Belle Street Productions are returning with another wildly entertaining evening. With amazing performances from some
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After the roaring success of Belle Street’s previous collaboration with The Brave and Determined charity, Belle Street Productions are returning with another wildly entertaining evening.
With amazing performances from some of Shaftesbury’s favourite musicians as you have never seen them before, you will be taken on a journey of laughter, chaos and occasionally wondering what on earth might happen next.
Belle Street will guide you through the evening – serving as your charming and comedic hosts … or so they think?!
An amazing opportunity to support The Brave and Determined charity. 100% of all ticket sales will go to this life saving charity.
Tickets: £20.
Special Early Bird Offer – until April 30th 2026 £17.50.
ProgrammeID
1308380
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After the roaring success of Belle Street’s previous collaboration with The Brave and Determined charity, Belle Street Productions are returning with another wildly entertaining evening. With amazing performances from some
Event Details
After the roaring success of Belle Street’s previous collaboration with The Brave and Determined charity, Belle Street Productions are returning with another wildly entertaining evening.
With amazing performances from some of Shaftesbury’s favourite musicians as you have never seen them before, you will be taken on a journey of laughter, chaos and occasionally wondering what on earth might happen next.
Belle Street will guide you through the evening – serving as your charming and comedic hosts … or so they think?!
An amazing opportunity to support The Brave and Determined charity. 100% of all ticket sales will go to this life saving charity.
Tickets: £20.
Special Early Bird Offer – until April 30th 2026 £17.50.
ProgrammeID
1308380