DorchesterARTS AUTUMN / WINTER 2011
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DorchesterARTS AUTUMN / WINTER 2011 Professional theatre developed at and co-produced by Dorchester Arts - sounds good doesn’t it? With Arts Council support, our resident company Angel Exit are developing a new show - The Secret Garden - for three nights in the Corn Exchange in January followed by a huge national tour. If you loved Moonfleet, you’ll be delighted by The Secret Garden - don’t miss it! Meanwhile dance company Zubida Movements are developing a new dance work - and our film producers are following up The Sadness of King George with three more animated short films with schools as part of the Cultural Olympiad 2012. All this plus Dorchester Festival and the Inside Out festival in both 2012 and 2014 as well as two visual art exhibitions a year in our gallery. As I step down from the DA board this October, it looks like exciting times ahead!
DORCHESTER ARTS School Lane, The Grove, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XR Box Office: 01305 266926 Email: enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.uk Website: www.dorchesterarts.org.uk STAFF Sharon Hayden Artistic Director Julie Loyd Marketing Officer Mark Smith Administrator Kathy Webb Finance Officer Tom Hancox Marketing Intern FREELANCE STAFF Kathie Prince Community Outreach (Choir) Jo Simons Youth Theatre Director Mickey Wills Youth Music Director BOARD Simon Barber, Jane Burden, Suzy Cox, Tina Hicks, Terry Hooley, Andy Jacobs, Selina Malins, Ashley Mathews, Alastair Nisbet, Wendy Petitdemange, Louise Sheaves PATRONS Tracy Chevalier, Penelope Hobhouse, John Hubbard, Ann Jellicoe, Elizabeth McGregor, Lynne Reid Banks, Graham Snow, Minette Walters BROCHURE Designed by Simon Barber Printed by Octavo Dorchester Arts Centre is registered in England & Wales as a Company Limited by Guarantee No. 2752793.
Alastair Nisbet, Chair, Dorchester Arts
Registered Charity No. 1015546.
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Sunday 11 September
AUCTION OF PROMISES DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 7.30pm • £5 Local actor Tom Prior of Dorchester Youth Theatre is off to the world famous acting school RADA but needs a little help along the way. Come and help raise funds towards Tom’s tuition fees by bidding for promises including dinner with Lord and Lady Fellowes at their local country estate, two nights Bed & Breakfast at Whitfield Farm Cottage, vouchers for local restaurants, theatre tickets and many others! Tom will present a short performance and Dorchester’s Town Crier Alistair Chisholm will be auctioning the promises. The ticket price includes drinks and nibbles supplied by Olives Et Al and a selection of local cheeses from Ford Farm. To sponsor Tom visit www.justgiving.com/tomcprior
HELEN COOMBS: SALON BAROQUE MUSIC DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.15pm) • £5 We launch our autumn season with some of the salon music of the early baroque and tafelmusic of the late eighteenth century with Helen Coombs and friends. Violin, cello, harpsichord and voices, plus some mildly scandalous gossip about the composers and performers of the period. Our Sunday Sessions are every second Sunday of the month featuring some of the best local Wessex musicians with roots, rhythm and folk music, acoustic rock and blues classics and a bar open all evening. What better way to end the weekend!
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Friday 9 September
Friday 23 September
Saturday 1 October
THE WHITETOP MOUNTAINEERS
MAGIC DRUM
+ STOMPIN’ DAVE OLD-TIME MUSIC CONCERT DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £12 advance / £15 on the door Hailing from Whitetop, Virginia, The Whitetop Mountaineers are Martha Spence (banjo, fiddle, and vocals) and Jackson Cunningham (mandolin, harmonica, banjo and vocals). They are also members of The Whitetop Mountain Band, one of the most popular bands in Southwest Virginia. Their show features country duet singing, up-tempo old instrumentals and Appalachian dancing. Support comes from local banjo and fiddle whiz Stompin’ Dave, recently described in The Telegraph as “a master of American roots music… partial to showbiz gimmicks, juggling his banjo and playing his guitar behind his head. A formidable musician and a true original.” www.whitetopmountaineers.com www.stompindave.com
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 2.30 - 4.30pm • £5 adults / £4 under 16s A drum circle is an improvised musical journey skilfully facilitated by Ralph Cree and Glyn Bush of Magic Drum. This is a celebratory musical event suitable for all ages and abilities aimed at bringing the community together. It’s not just for drummers - it’s open to anyone who would like to have fun creating music. Drums and percussion are provided, but if you have a drum or some percussion instrument please bring it with you. For more information visit www.magicdrum.org.uk or phone 01305 853479 or 07870 869077
Saturday 1 October
Saturday 8 October
DESIGN + SPIDIREEN
THE BADDEST BLUES BAND
MUSIC DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £6 / £5 concessions De-sign (d-zn): The purposeful or inventive arrangement of parts or details. Yeovil-based Design were put together by Simon Barber, who previously played with indie chart regulars The Chesterfields. They feature Simon on bass and vocals, Helen Harvey on guitar and vocals, Matt Cornish on guitar, and Rob Parry on drums. Expect a set full of spiky, melodic three minute pop songs drenched in harmonies and chiming guitars. Support comes from Somerset’s Spidireen, whose folk flavoured songs and soundscapes win them new fans whenever they play. www.evolver.org.uk/design www.myspace.com/spidireensmusic
MUSIC DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £10 / £8 concessions The Baddest Blues Band make a return visit to Dorchester Arts Centre with their exhilarating and thoroughly modern mix of blues and contemporary influences, combining a sense of history with their own great originals and classic songs by the likes of Ray Charles, Nina Simone and Willie Dixon. This six-piece line-up create a distinct and individual sound featuring expressive, sassy vocals (Zoe Schwarz), virtuoso guitar (Rob Koral), animated and charismatic harmonica (Si Genaro), wailing Hammond-organ (Pete Whittaker), supported by legendary bassist Malcolm Creese and drummer Paul Robinson. www.robkoral.co.uk
Sunday 9 October
Friday 14 October
BAG OF RATS
DASILVA MARIONETTE CIRCUS
MUSIC DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.15pm) • £5 The Bag of Rats musical world, like the world of their furry namesakes, has no borders. They draw on country, blues, punk, jazz and traditional songs and tunes as well as their own original material to create their verminous, psychedelic concoction. Committed to the swing and primal throb of traditional music, Bag of Rats play with joyous abandon and electric energy. Their new album Ever After Nothing is out now! www.bagofrats.co.uk
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PUPPET SHOW DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 5pm (doors 4.30pm) • £7 adults / £6 members / £5 children / £22 family / £20 member’s family • For ages 4+ Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls... the circus has come to town! Come and be amazed by aerial acrobatics on the flying trapeze, spectacular cycling stunts, trampolining ups and downs and laugh at the antics of the cheeky clowns. The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe, with performers from No Fit State Circus, presents a spectacular show using eighteen beautifully crafted trick marionettes and integrates the puppeteers into the circus performance to create a thrilling and entrancing piece of family theatre. “One of the best children's shows I've ever seen!” (Manager, Merlin Theatre) www.noisyoyster.co.uk/dasilvacircus
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Thursday 20 October
THE DANCER AND THE DEVIL THEATRE / CABARET DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (door and bar 7.30pm) • £11 / £9 members / £8 under 18s and concessions • Suitable for ages 10+ Set in a secret bar, in a country at war, Cornish company Rogue Theatre present a cabaret of those displaced who have had to run away from their past lives with hastily packed cases bursting with secrets and stories. Bright, sparkling, full of comic mischief, The Dancer and The Devil invites you to lose yourself in a world of twisted cabaret, the smell of woodsmoke and perfume, the taste of danger and the wild thrill of the forest. “An exotic and erotic mix of dance, music, poetry, prose and circus skills... surprising and, at the end, devastating.” (Julia Taylor, What's On Stage) www.roguetheatre.co.uk/dancer-and-the-devil
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Saturday 22 October
GEOFF ACHISON & THE UK SOULDIGGERS BLUESNIGHTS DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £12 / £6* in advance • £13 / £6.50* on the door • Senior Citizens £10 in advance / £11 on door • *Under 18s / NUS cardholders Geoff Achison needs no introduction to Bluesnights audiences. Making his sixth visit to Dorchester, Australia’s finest blues and roots artist will be in the excellent company of drumming legend Sam Kelly, keyboard maestro Paul Jobson, and ‘ace of bass’ Spy. What a way to launch the new Bluesnights season! www.geoffachison.com www.bluesnights.co.uk
Monday 24 - Friday 28 October
MAKE A DATE TO CREATE! HALF TERM CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 10am - 3.30pm • £20 per day, £80 for the week Ages 7 - 14 • Please bring packed lunches • For more information and booking phone: 01305 266926
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Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 October
CREATE A MUSICAL SHOW Do you enjoy singing and dancing in the style of the popular TV programmes Glee and Don’t Stop Believing? This workshop, lead by Franz Atkinson and Katy Lyons, will involve learning song and dance routines to a selection of musical theatre and modern pop songs. Sing, dance and devise a show full of razzmatazz to perform to your family and friends at the end of the second day. Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 October
CREATE AN ANIMATED FILM Create a short animated film from storyboard to DVD with local filmmaker Alastair Nisbet. Children will develop a story and bring it to life using a variety of stop frame animation techniques. Parents are invited to watch the ‘rushes’ at 3.30pm on the second day. All children receive a copy of the DVD. Watch previous films at: www.nisbetmedia.co.uk Friday 28 October
MAKE AND CREATE A PUPPET SHOW A workshop led by professional puppeteers from Bridport company Stuff and Nonsense. Discover how they create the puppets used in their shows, make your own unique puppet and learn the skills to bring it to life in this one-day workshop. All materials will be provided. www.aloadofstuffandnonsense.co.uk
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29 October - 19 November
DAY BOWMAN: ‘URBAN WASTELANDS’ Winner of the Dorchester Arts Open 2010 Exhibition prize VISUAL ARTS DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 2 - 4pm • Free admission The Urban Wastelands project features Day Bowman’s new collection of work in association with Jonah and the Whale, a short film by Ian Knox, and the music of Transglobal Underground’s Unite - A Gathering of Strangers. Bowman’s immediate and accessible imagery invites us to enter a vista of gasometers, abandoned water pipes and barbed wire. Images from post-industrial architecture such as cooling towers, water towers and wasteland detritus challenge us to question how we perceive society today. Embracing geopolitical issues of mass transmigration, the Urban Wastelands project is a compelling journey through the tough forgotten corners of our marine wastelands that is both brittle and beautiful. www.daybowman.com www.ianknox.info www.transglobalunderground.net
Saturday 29 October
KEITH JAMES: THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN MUSIC DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £12 / £10 concessions Leonard Cohen is probably the most enigmatic, mysterious and sub-textural songwriter of his generation. A legendary name, renowned for his music, exact sense of prose, wry humour and his courage to wrestle with the unspoken - a singer songwriter forgiving human frailty with the brush of each line. Keith James, who has earned a reputation for his fine performances and love of the pure song, returns to Dorchester to give a concert of Cohen’s amazing material each song stripped back, desolate, naked and sensual. Also included are poems by Federico Garcia Lorca and Leonard Cohen that Keith has set to music. www.keith-james.com
Superscrumptiouscaloristic tastyandnutritious It’s not Mary Poppins, it’s a Cornish Pasty! From THE CELTIC KITCHEN, Antelope Walk, Dorchester Baking carefully made pasties and cakes since 1996 Traditional, alternative and vegetarian varieties
Friday 4 November
TRANSGLOBAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £12 / £10 concessions Award winning pioneers of the world dance fusion scene, Transglobal Underground embark on their 20th year together, having performed around the globe everywhere from London to Kazakhstan, from India to Australia and from South Africa to North America. They have worked alongside and produced artists such as Page and Plant, Jaz Coleman, Natacha Atlas and Egyptian superstar, Hakim. With a reputation for flamboyant performances, dramatic costumes, belly dancing and endless percussion, Transglobal Underground have come to be regarded as one of the UK’s best live acts. New album The Stone Turntable is out now! www.transglobalunderground.net In association with The Urban Wastelands project
Friday 11 November
Sunday 13 November
JON LLOYD QUINTET
Y’STRELS BAND
JAZZ DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £10 / £8 under 18s and concessions The Jon Lloyd Quintet is a group of outstanding jazz musicians. Jon Lloyd is a soprano saxophonist and composer best known for his quartets, jazz and composed projects. Rod Teague is a superb session electric bassist. Pianist John Law is currently touring with his highly successful Art of Sound Trio. Drummer Asaf Sirkis plays with Gwilym Simcock, Nicholas Meier and Gilad Atzmon, as well as with his own touring trio. Guitarist Rob Palmer has worked with violinist Phil Wachsmann and composer Daniel Biro. “Great originality and, perhaps, a touch of genius” (Brian Marley, The Wire) www.myspace.com/jonlloydmusic
FOLK MUSIC DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.15pm) • £5 Prepare yourself for an evening of music hall and parlour songs to stir the cockles and send sighs of reminiscence around the room! Expect to join in with John Bullock and Helen Coombs as they give us their unique interpretation of famous songs from a bygone era - when The Boy I Loved, liked to be Beside the Seaside, on A Bicycle Made for Two and probably carried a bunch of Roses of Picardy! Yes, an evening of music hall to thrill and delight. Moustaches may be worn - but please bring your own! www.myspace.com/ystrel
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Friday 18 November
Saturday 19 November
THE CHALLENGES OF OFFSHORE WIND FARMING
MARCUS BONFANTI
CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 7.30pm (doors and bar 7pm) • Free, but bookings recommended Can wind farms play a major part in providing renewable energy or will they be a blot on the landscape? Whatever your views join this Café Scientifique debate as we hear from the Dutch energy company ENECO who are leading the development of the Navitus Bay Wind Park west of the Isle of Wight, subject to final planning permissions being granted. In association with The Thomas Hardye School
The Thomas Hardye School
BLUESNIGHTS DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £12 / £6* in advance • £13 / £6.50* on the door • Senior Citizens £10 in advance / £11 on door • *Under 18s / NUS cardholders Marcus Bonfanti’s rise to fame in the blues world has been little short of mercurial. In just a few short years he has opened for Robert Cray, been nominated for Best Male Vocals & Best Guitar in the British Blues Awards, and played at Glastonbury. Now he brings his songwriting, vocal, guitar and harmonica talents to Bluesnights for a solo show. Be prepared to be blown away! www.marcusbonfanti.com www.bluesnights.co.uk
Saturday 26 November
Thursday 1 December
DICK GAUGHAN
ERIC KNOWLES: ‘ANTIQUE ANTICS’
FOLK MUSIC DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £9 / £7 members and concessions Scottish folk singer Dick Gaughan returns to Dorchester Arts Centre after his sellout concert two years ago. He has been hailed as one of the biggest protest singers of his generation with a career spanning over four decades. His songs have been recorded by Billy Bragg and Mary Black and Capercaillie. John Peel described him as “one of the five or six great voices of our time”. He is the only performer to hold the dual honours of a Lifetime Achievement award by BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and honoured in the Scots Traditional Music Hall of Fame. “How music from the gut really sounds” (The Guardian) www.dickgaughan.co.uk
ANTIQUES STAGESHOW DORCHESTER CORN EXCHANGE • 6.30pm (valuations), show starts 7.30pm • £12 / £10 concessions With over twenty years on the BBC's flagship programme The Antiques Roadshow, Eric is the friendly face of a business shrouded with some element of mystery. In this special Dorchester antiques stage show, Eric will share his extensive knowledge of the world of antiques in a manner that is both humorous and entertaining. For the first part of the evening Eric will be relating his often-irreverent anecdotal reminiscences, supported by excellent images. The second part will be devoted to the audience’s ‘treasures’, which have been selected by Eric during the initial meeting and greeting session. www.ericknowles.co.uk
Friday 2 December
CALL MR. ROBESON THEATRE DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £10 / £9 members / £8 concessions The story of Paul Robeson is played by Tayo Aluko, winner of Best Male Actor at the Brighton Fringe Festival for his performance in Call Mr Robeson. American actor Robeson was famous as a singer and civil rights campaigner. When he became too outspoken for the establishment's liking he was branded a traitor to his country, harassed and forbidden to perform or travel. This rollercoaster journey through Robeson’s remarkable life highlights how his activism caused him to be disowned, even by leaders and descendants of the civil rights movement. It features famous songs and speeches including a rendition of Ol’ Man River and a spectacularly defiant testimony to the Senate House Un-American Activities Committee. “A stunning piece of musical theatre... high quality drama, first class singing... outstanding show!” (5 Stars Fringe Review, Edinburgh Fringe 2010) www.callmrrobeson.com
Saturday 3 December
WILLE AND THE BANDITS + ANDY GRANT BLUES / ROCK DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £10 adult / £8 advance adult / £6 concessions Wille And The Bandits have been receiving praise across the globe for their fresh approach to roots music. From the versatility of Wille’s lap slide and guitar playing to the rhythmic diversity of percussionist Andrew Naumann they always keep audiences guessing. Often likened to the greats of the 70s such as Led Zeppelin, Santana and Pink Floyd, this comparison, although brave, only scrapes the surface of the Bandits’ influences. Their original sound, which has the unique ability to appeal to three generations of music lovers, is mainly down to their explosive live performance and eclectic songwriting. Joining Wille And The Bandits will be local Dorchester musician Andy Grant. www.myspace.com/willesband www.andygrant.net
bryter latte Relaxing atmosphere Fantastic coffee Scrumptious cakes Delicious light lunches Wifi Take away available Warm welcome guaranteed 4 South Terrace South Street Dorchester 01305 260701
Saturday 10 December
SPIKEDRIVERS BLUESNIGHTS DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £12 / £6* in advance • £13 / £6.50* on the door • Senior Citizens £10 in advance / £11 on door • *Under 18s / NUS cardholders Another Bluesnight favourite returns! The trio of Ben Tyzak (guitar and vocals), Constance Redgrave (bass and vocals) and Maurice McElroy (drums and vocals) deliver a stunning mix of original songs and blues standards guaranteed to warm a midwinter’s Bluesnight. www.spikedrivers.net www.bluesnights.co.uk
Sunday 11 December
Thursday 15 December
MESSIAH IN AN ART GALLERY
LANTERN PARADE
CLASSICAL MUSIC DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.15pm) • £5 For our last Sunday Session come and enjoy Handel’s famous Christmas oratorio Messiah as you have never experienced it before in the intimate setting of our Gallery. Bring your own scores and join a small orchestra to sing familiar arias and choral pieces from this glorious and much loved masterpiece. Warm up for Christmas with a drink or two and enjoy Handel’s Messiah in a party atmosphere like you've never heard it before!
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PROCESSION DORCHESTER TOWN HALL AT THE CORN EXCHANGE • 6pm • Free Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without our annual Lantern Parade! Children carry candle lit lanterns and process from the Corn Exchange, leaving at 6pm, arriving at the Borough Gardens bandstand for carols, mince pies and mulled wine and a visit from Father Christmas. Meet at Dorchester Town Hall, upstairs at the Corn Exchange at 5.30pm with your family for the start of the parade. Children will be taking part in lantern making workshops lead by Heidi Steller in local schools prior to the parade. For more information phone 01305 266926
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Friday 16 and Saturday 17 December
DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS THEATRE DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 7.30pm (doors and bar 7pm) + Saturday matinee 2.30pm (doors and bar 2pm) • £9 / £7 members The PDL Extension Theatre Group in association with Dorchester Arts has a wonderful Christmas present for you! Director Melanie Hooley, who delighted audiences with Doubt and Crimes of the Heart, presents a selection of heartwarming, touching and funny stories, to put you in the mood for the festive season. Featuring award winning, Zimbabwean actress, Anne Fischer - who played the redoubtable Sister Aloysius in last year’s outstanding production of Doubt - and a cast of talented local actors, this is a production not to be missed. Christmas is a time to bring friends and family together... come and enjoy the festive spirit and a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie!
Thursday 5, Friday 6 and Saturday 7 January
THE SECRET GARDEN FAMILY THEATRE DORCHESTER CORN EXCHANGE • 7pm (doors and bar 6.30pm) + Saturday matinee 2pm (doors and bar 1.30pm) • £12 / £10 members / £8 under 18s / Family £35 / Member's family £30 • Early Bird Offer! £1 off if paid for by 30 November We are proud to present a world premiere from our resident theatre company Angel Exit with their new production. To mark the centenary of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s endearing classic, Angel Exit unearth the dark heart of The Secret Garden, which sees Mary Lennox plucked from the bright vibrancy of India and transplanted to a big old house full of secrets on the grey Yorkshire moors. As Mary battles loneliness she encounters locked doors, a curious robin, hidden keys and strange cries ringing down the corridor... Presented in Angel Exit’s rich visual style and blending storytelling with striking physicality, beautiful puppets, live singing and an original soundtrack. The Secret Garden is a family show, for ages 6+, which has been co-produced by Dorchester Arts and Bridport Arts Centre and commissioned by Activate and the Lighthouse, Poole. This production is supported by Arts Council England and West Dorset District Council and is a joint promotion with Dorchester Town Council www.angelexit.co.uk
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Dorchester Youth Theatre
Pop Club
DYT is for young people who have a passion for theatre and are interested in performing. Led by Youth Theatre Director JO SIMONS using improvisation, games and devising scenarios. Drama and role play help develop children's social and emotional well being as well as their creative and critical abilities. Dorchester Arts Centre • Tuesdays • 13th September 29th November (excluding 25th October for half term) • DYT Primary (6 - 7 year olds) 4.45 - 5.45pm, £40 • DYT Juniors (8 - 11 year olds) 5.45 - 7pm, £40 • DYT (12 - 18 year olds) 7 - 9pm £60 • All workshops half price for siblings • Visit: www.dorchyouththeatre.co.uk
A fantastic opportunity for young people to take part in and experience live music performance. Each week POP CLUB members get the chance to engage in a diverse range of musical workshops and perform through a professional sound system under the guidance of music producer MICKEY WILLS. Pop club will showcase its work live at gigs and festivals throughout the year. Dorchester Arts Centre • Saturdays • 10.30am - 12.30pm • 17th September - 3rd December (excluding 29th October) • £45 (half price for siblings)
DORCHESTER YOUTH THEATRE
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VIVA! Dorchester Community Choir
Just Dance
If you love to sing join KATHIE PRINCE and the Dorchester Community Choir! The group meets weekly during term time and explores an eclectic mix of roots music from all over the world. In its fifth year now the choir has many exciting projects planned for the coming year to tie in with the Cultural Olympiad. Kathie, of Buzz Music Projects, leads the choir with her wealth of experience working with professional and community groups in Britain and abroad. Dorchester Arts Centre • Thursdays • 7.30pm - 9pm • £5 / £4 concessions • Details and bookings 01305 259201 • Visit www.kathie-prince-singer-musician.co.uk
JUST DANCE offers RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern and Tap to all ages and abilities. Learn to dance in a healthy and happy environment with opportunities to perform and take examinations. Dorchester Arts Centre • Details and bookings: 07904 081854 or 01305 259937 (Lisa Evans-Misailidou, RAD, CBTS, RTS, AISTD)
DA Community Activities For details of all our community activities please visit: www.dorchesterarts.org.uk and click on Take Part
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OCTOBER Saturday 1 Saturday 1 Saturday 8 Sunday 9 Friday 14 Monday 17 Thursday 20 Saturday 22 Monday 24 - Friday 28 29 October - 19 November Saturday 29
Community Workshop Music Music Music Puppet Show AGM Theatre / Cabaret Music Half Term Workshops Visual Arts Music
MAGIC DRUM 2.30pm - 4.30pm DESIGN + SPIDIREEN 8pm THE BADDEST BLUES BAND 8pm Sunday Sessions: BAG OF RATS 8pm DA SILVA MARIONETTE CIRCUS 5pm DORCHESTER ARTS AGM 6pm THE DANCER AND THE DEVIL 8pm Bluesnights: GEOFF ACHISON & THE UK SOULDIGGERS 8pm SONG & DANCE, ANIMATION, PUPPETRY 10am - 3.30pm DAY BOWMAN: URBAN WASTELANDS Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 2 - 4pm KEITH JAMES: THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN 8pm
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NOVEMBER Friday 4 Friday 11 Sunday 13 Friday 18 Friday 19 Saturday 26
Music Music Music Café Scientifique Music Music
TRANSGLOBAL UNDERGROUND JON LLOYD QUINTET Sunday Sessions: Y’STRELS BAND THE CHALLENGES OF OFFSHORE WIND FARMING Bluesnights: MARCUS BONFANTI DICK GAUGHAN
8pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm
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DECEMBER Thursday 1 Friday 2 Saturday 3 Saturday 10 Sunday 11 Thursday 15 Friday 16 Saturday 17
Antiques Stageshow Theatre Music Music Music Procession Theatre Theatre
ERIC KNOWLES: ANTIQUE ANTICS Valuations 6.30pm, show 7.30pm CALL MR ROBESON 8pm WILLE AND THE BANDITS + ANDY GRANT 8pm Bluesnights: SPIKEDRIVERS 8pm Sunday Sessions: MESSIAH IN AN ART GALLERY 8pm LANTERN PARADE 6pm DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS 7.30pm DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS 2.30pm and 7.30pm
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JANUARY Thursday 5 and Friday 6 Saturday 7
Family Theatre Family Theatre
ANGEL EXIT THEATRE: THE SECRET GARDEN ANGEL EXIT THEATRE: THE SECRET GARDEN
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7pm 2pm and 7pm
DA = Dorchester Arts Centre • CE = Corn Exchange
Box Office 01305 266926 www.dorchesterarts.org.uk