What happens when theatre meets art? And why should life-drawing be all about a nude on a box?
Join us for a unique take on the traditional life-drawing class. Alive & Drawing events feature varied and sometimes surprising set-ups, using props, music, lights, costumes, movement, narrative, masks and more to inspire you and awaken the artist’s sense of adventure.
Suitable for all abilities and any age over 12yrs. Beginners very welcome!
Sunday 8th November 2:00pm - 4:30pm Book Now
Sunday 6th December 2:00pm - 4:30pm Book Now
£15/£10 Dorchester Arts members and concessions
Join Multi-award winning magician Danny Lee Grew in his mind-boggling one man show 24k Magic!
Fri 25th Sep - 7:30pm
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In their new touring production, Umbra, the Mi Flamenco ensemble bring powerful, rich flamenco interspersed with their signature theatrical twists.
Sat 26th Sep - 7:30pm
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Poetry and harp come together for a spellbinding performance.
Sun 27th Sep - 2:30pm
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A totally hilarious Franco-British comedy film
Tue 29th Sep - 7:30pm
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A gentle drama exploring the questions we face when confronting death. It will be followed by a conversation with staff from Weldmar Hospicecare.
Thu 1st Oct - 7:30pm
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The saxophonist, Will Paley, will be performing many of the tunes that Cannonball Adderley made famous.
Fri 2nd Oct - 7:30pm
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This special double bill brings together two inspiring films exploring resilience, friendship and life with Parkinson’s.
Tue 6th Oct - 6:00pm
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Military historian James Porter speaks about the Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings with images describing the epic battle.
Wed 14th Oct - 7:30pm
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Kathakali, the classical dance drama of Kerala south India, performing stories of dignity, love, strength, compassion, arrogance, rejection, cruelty,
Thu 15th Oct - 7:30pm
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40 independent sellers will be offering rare, collectible & second-hand books, prints, maps and ephemera.
Sat 24th Oct - 10:00am
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A contemporary re-working of the play by Ibsen performed by Dorchester Drama.
Fri 20th Nov - 7:30pm
and 2 future schedules
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The Captain’s Beard are one of the most seasoned Folk Rock and Sea Shanty groups in the U.K
Fri 27th Nov - 7:30pm
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The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage!
Sat 28th Nov - 8:00pm
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An enchanting evening of music and stories with Dorset mezzo-soprano Grace Lovelass.
Fri 11th Dec - 7:30pm
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A Quiz Night with additional theatre and comedy thrown in!
Tue 15th Dec - 7:30pm
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A evening of music of a Victorian Christmas followed by Mr Fezziwig's Christmas party.
Wed 16th Dec - 7:30pm
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A Christmas Carol, told from the perspective of Scrooge's deceased business partner, Jacob Marley.
Fri 18th Dec - 7:30pm
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Based solely on your suggestions, Jonathan Hipkiss will improvise an entirely new Star Wars film all by himself!
Fri 12th Feb - 7:30pm
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The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland ‘s premier traditional bands with a diverse repertoire of instrumentals and songs.
Wed 24th Feb - 7:30pm
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