Event Type : Regular Activities

To join the reading group the only qualifications required are to enjoy reading and sharing ideas about books, and to be a member of the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Rutter Room.

Contact Viv Rudd 01747 851619; reading@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk

A unique opportunity to spend three hours drawing a life model. Tutor led, this session will encourage both beginners and the more experienced artists.

Please bring your own equipment. Previous session was very well attended, so early booking recommended. Nude model. Suitable for age 12+ only.

Cost: £50. Bring your own lunch. Refreshments available. Book or pay at the door. For details email kim.pragnell@gmail.com or call 07817 255866.

Youth Theatre Group for 7-11 years.

Our Theatre Group for 7-11 year olds offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre. There is a cost of £2 per week.

Contact youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk to reserve a place!

For ages 16-18, Shaftesbury Art Centre’s Theatre Group offers the chance to develop and improve your drama and theatre experiences and has a strong background in improvisation.

There is the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

Please get in touch on youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

For ages 11-16, the Theatre Group offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

You’ll have the chance to explore a variety of aspects of theatre life, such as prop making, costumes, make up, lighting, sound etc. and experience the camaraderie involved in working together to bring a production to life. There is a cost of £2 per week which goes towards resources and tickets for theatre trips. The group runs in school term time only.

If you are interested in joining, please email youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

To join the reading group the only qualifications required are to enjoy reading and sharing ideas about books, and to be a member of the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Rutter Room.

Contact Viv Rudd 01747 851619; reading@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk

Youth Theatre Group for 7-11 years.

Our Theatre Group for 7-11 year olds offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre. There is a cost of £2 per week.

Contact youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk to reserve a place!

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

For ages 16-18, Shaftesbury Art Centre’s Theatre Group offers the chance to develop and improve your drama and theatre experiences and has a strong background in improvisation.

There is the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

Please get in touch on youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

For ages 11-16, the Theatre Group offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

You’ll have the chance to explore a variety of aspects of theatre life, such as prop making, costumes, make up, lighting, sound etc. and experience the camaraderie involved in working together to bring a production to life. There is a cost of £2 per week which goes towards resources and tickets for theatre trips. The group runs in school term time only.

If you are interested in joining, please email youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

You wait all year for a Nativity to come along and then two come along at once!

Shaftesbury Arts Centre Music and Drama Group’s Winter show ‘Nativity The Musical’ will follow their Autumn show ‘The Flint Street Nativity’ and they couldn’t be more different!

Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version! Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his teaching assistant, the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true.

This is a feel good and funny show that has a raft of parts for both adults and children!
The show is on stage from 26th January – 4th February 2023 with rehearsals starting at the end of October 2022.

Adult parts:

• Paul Maddens – school teacher putting on the Nativity show at St. Bernadette’s School
• Mr Poppy – Mr Madden’s teaching assistant
• Jennifer Lore – Paul Madden’s love interest who is a Hollywood producer
• Gordon Shakespeare – Mr Madden’s rival at Oakmoor School
• Mrs. Bevan – Headteacher of St. Bernadette’s School
• Lord Mayor
• Critic
• Miss Rye/Receptionist
• Hollywood Producer
• TV Reporter

Adult ensemble parts:

• Parents/Shoppers/Guests
• Santa
• Reindeer/Christmas Tree
• Casting person
• Announcer

Children parts:

• A mixture of parts for the children – Mr. Madden’s class who put on their Christmas Nativity Show and the children of the rival school, Oakmoor High.
• A mixture of solo and group singing for these parts.

There is no upper age limit for the children, but anyone cast does need to look like, or be able to be made to look like, a child of primary school age.

Band:
We are also looking for anyone who might be interested in playing in the band for the show. We need the following:

• 2 x Keyboard
• Flute
• Sax
• Trumpet
• Guitar

Come along and join us on 21st September at 7.30pm to see how you can get involved either on stage or off stage! If you are not able to make this evening but would like to be involved, please drop us an email at stage@shaftesburyartcentre.org.uk.

You must be 7 years and over to take part.

Join David Beeby from the Royal School of Church Music for an afternoon workshop on the development of music – from plainchant to polyphony.

No musical knowledge required, just a willingness to take part and enjoy singing as they would have done in Shaftesbury’s Abbey. All voices welcome!

Tickets: £12.50. Members £11.50. Tea provided. Booking essential as tickets are limited.

Youth Theatre Group for 7-11 years.

Our Theatre Group for 7-11 year olds offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre. There is a cost of £2 per week.

Contact youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk to reserve a place!

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

For ages 16-18, Shaftesbury Art Centre’s Theatre Group offers the chance to develop and improve your drama and theatre experiences and has a strong background in improvisation.

There is the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

Please get in touch on youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

For ages 11-16, the Theatre Group offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

You’ll have the chance to explore a variety of aspects of theatre life, such as prop making, costumes, make up, lighting, sound etc. and experience the camaraderie involved in working together to bring a production to life. There is a cost of £2 per week which goes towards resources and tickets for theatre trips. The group runs in school term time only.

If you are interested in joining, please email youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

Youth Theatre Group for 7-11 years.

Our Theatre Group for 7-11 year olds offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre. There is a cost of £2 per week.

Contact youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk to reserve a place!

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

For ages 16-18, Shaftesbury Art Centre’s Theatre Group offers the chance to develop and improve your drama and theatre experiences and has a strong background in improvisation.

There is the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

Please get in touch on youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

For ages 11-16, the Theatre Group offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

You’ll have the chance to explore a variety of aspects of theatre life, such as prop making, costumes, make up, lighting, sound etc. and experience the camaraderie involved in working together to bring a production to life. There is a cost of £2 per week which goes towards resources and tickets for theatre trips. The group runs in school term time only.

If you are interested in joining, please email youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

Youth Theatre Group for 7-11 years.

Our Theatre Group for 7-11 year olds offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre. There is a cost of £2 per week.

Contact youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk to reserve a place!

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

For ages 16-18, Shaftesbury Art Centre’s Theatre Group offers the chance to develop and improve your drama and theatre experiences and has a strong background in improvisation.

There is the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

Please get in touch on youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

For ages 11-16, the Theatre Group offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

You’ll have the chance to explore a variety of aspects of theatre life, such as prop making, costumes, make up, lighting, sound etc. and experience the camaraderie involved in working together to bring a production to life. There is a cost of £2 per week which goes towards resources and tickets for theatre trips. The group runs in school term time only.

If you are interested in joining, please email youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

Youth Theatre Group for 7-11 years.

Our Theatre Group for 7-11 year olds offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre. There is a cost of £2 per week.

Contact youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk to reserve a place!

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

For ages 16-18, Shaftesbury Art Centre’s Theatre Group offers the chance to develop and improve your drama and theatre experiences and has a strong background in improvisation.

There is the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

Please get in touch on youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

For ages 11-16, the Theatre Group offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

You’ll have the chance to explore a variety of aspects of theatre life, such as prop making, costumes, make up, lighting, sound etc. and experience the camaraderie involved in working together to bring a production to life. There is a cost of £2 per week which goes towards resources and tickets for theatre trips. The group runs in school term time only.

If you are interested in joining, please email youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

To join the reading group the only qualifications required are to enjoy reading and sharing ideas about books, and to be a member of the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Rutter Room.

Contact Viv Rudd 01747 851619; reading@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

To join the reading group the only qualifications required are to enjoy reading and sharing ideas about books, and to be a member of the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Rutter Room.

Contact Viv Rudd 01747 851619; reading@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

To join the reading group the only qualifications required are to enjoy reading and sharing ideas about books, and to be a member of the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Rutter Room.

Contact Viv Rudd 01747 851619; reading@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk