Dorchester ARTS Autumn 2011 programme

DorchesterARTSAUTUMN / WINTER 2011

Box Office 01305 266926 www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

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DORCHESTER ARTSSchool Lane, The Grove, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XRBox Office: 01305 266926Email: [email protected]: www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

STAFFSharon Hayden Artistic DirectorJulie Loyd Marketing OfficerMark Smith AdministratorKathy Webb Finance OfficerTom Hancox Marketing Intern

FREELANCE STAFFKathie Prince Community Outreach (Choir)Jo Simons Youth Theatre DirectorMickey Wills Youth Music Director

BOARDSimon Barber, Jane Burden, Suzy Cox, Tina Hicks,Terry Hooley, Andy Jacobs, Selina Malins, Ashley Mathews,Alastair Nisbet, Wendy Petitdemange, Louise Sheaves

PATRONSTracy Chevalier, Penelope Hobhouse, John Hubbard,Ann Jellicoe, Elizabeth McGregor, Lynne Reid Banks,Graham Snow, Minette Walters

BROCHUREDesigned by Simon BarberPrinted by Octavo

Dorchester Arts Centre is registered in England & Wales as aCompany Limited by Guarantee No. 2752793.

Registered Charity No. 1015546.

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!

DorchesterARTS AUTUMN / WINTER 2011

Box Office 01305 266926 www.dorchesterarts.org.ukAlastair Nisbet, Chair, Dorchester Arts

Sunday 11 September

HELEN COOMBS:SALON BAROQUEMUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.15pm) • £5We launch our autumn season with some of the salonmusic of the early baroque and tafelmusic of the lateeighteenth century with Helen Coombs and friends. Violin,cello, harpsichord and voices, plus some mildly scandalousgossip about the composers and performers of the period.Our Sunday Sessions are every second Sunday of themonth featuring some of the best local Wessex musicianswith roots, rhythm and folk music, acoustic rock and bluesclassics and a bar open all evening. What better way toend the weekend!

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Friday 9 September

AUCTION OFPROMISES

DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 7.30pm • £5Local actor Tom Prior of Dorchester Youth Theatre is offto the world famous acting school RADA but needs alittle help along the way. Come and help raise fundstowards Tom’s tuition fees by bidding for promises

including dinner with Lord and Lady Fellowes at theirlocal 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’sTown Crier Alistair Chisholm will be auctioning the

promises. The ticket price includes drinks and nibblessupplied by Olives Et Al and a selection of local cheeses

from Ford Farm.To sponsor Tom visit www.justgiving.com/tomcprior

Friday 23 September

THE WHITETOPMOUNTAINEERS+ STOMPIN’ DAVEOLD-TIME MUSIC CONCERTDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.30pm) • £12 advance / £15 on the doorHailing from Whitetop, Virginia, The Whitetop Mountaineersare Martha Spence (banjo, fiddle, and vocals) and JacksonCunningham (mandolin, harmonica, banjo and vocals). Theyare also members of The Whitetop Mountain Band, one ofthe most popular bands in Southwest Virginia. Their showfeatures country duet singing, up-tempo old instrumentalsand Appalachian dancing. Support comes from local banjoand fiddle whiz Stompin’ Dave, recently described in TheTelegraph as “a master of American roots music… partialto showbiz gimmicks, juggling his banjo and playing hisguitar behind his head. A formidable musician and a trueoriginal.”www.whitetopmountaineers.comwww.stompindave.com

Saturday 1 October

MAGIC DRUMCOMMUNITY WORKSHOPDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 2.30 - 4.30pm • £5 adults/ £4 under 16sA drum circle is an improvised musical journey skilfullyfacilitated by Ralph Cree and Glyn Bush of Magic Drum.This is a celebratory musical event suitable for all ages andabilities aimed at bringing the community together.It’s not just for drummers - it’s open to anyone who wouldlike to have fun creating music.Drums and percussion are provided, but if you have adrum or some percussion instrument please bring it withyou.For more information visit www.magicdrum.org.uk orphone 01305 853479 or 07870 869077

Saturday 1 October

DESIGN + SPIDIREENMUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.30pm) • £6 / £5 concessionsDe-sign (d-zn): The purposeful or inventive arrangement ofparts or details.Yeovil-based Design were put together by Simon Barber,who previously played with indie chart regulars TheChesterfields. 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, melodicthree minute pop songs drenched in harmonies andchiming guitars.Support comes from Somerset’s Spidireen, whose folkflavoured songs and soundscapes win them new fanswhenever they play.www.evolver.org.uk/designwww.myspace.com/spidireensmusic

Saturday 8 October

THE BADDEST BLUESBANDMUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.30pm) • £10 / £8 concessionsThe Baddest Blues Band make a return visit to DorchesterArts Centre with their exhilarating and thoroughly modernmix of blues and contemporary influences, combining asense of history with their own great originals and classicsongs by the likes of Ray Charles, Nina Simone and WillieDixon.This six-piece line-up create a distinct and individualsound featuring expressive, sassy vocals (Zoe Schwarz),virtuoso guitar (Rob Koral), animated and charismaticharmonica (Si Genaro), wailing Hammond-organ (PeteWhittaker), supported by legendary bassist Malcolm Creeseand drummer Paul Robinson.www.robkoral.co.uk

Friday 14 October

DASILVA MARIONETTECIRCUSPUPPET SHOWDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 5pm (doors 4.30pm) • £7adults / £6 members / £5 children / £22 family / £20member’s family • For ages 4+Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls... the circus hascome to town! Come and be amazed by aerial acrobaticson the flying trapeze, spectacular cycling stunts,trampolining ups and downs and laugh at the antics of thecheeky clowns. The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe, withperformers from No Fit State Circus, presents a spectacularshow using eighteen beautifully crafted trick marionettesand integrates the puppeteers into the circus performanceto 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

Sunday 9 October

BAG OF RATSMUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.15pm) • £5The Bag of Rats musical world, like the world of their furrynamesakes, has no borders. They draw on country, blues,punk, jazz and traditional songs and tunes as well as theirown original material to create their verminous,psychedelic concoction.Committed to the swing and primal throb of traditionalmusic, Bag of Rats play with joyous abandon and electricenergy. Their new album Ever After Nothing is out now!www.bagofrats.co.uk

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Thursday 20 October

THE DANCER AND THE DEVILTHEATRE / CABARETDORCHESTER 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 hadto 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

Saturday 22 October

GEOFF ACHISON &THE UK SOULDIGGERSBLUESNIGHTSDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.30pm) • £12 / £6* in advance • £13 / £6.50* on thedoor • Senior Citizens £10 in advance / £11 on door •*Under 18s / NUS cardholdersGeoff Achison needs no introduction to Bluesnightsaudiences. Making his sixth visit to Dorchester, Australia’sfinest blues and roots artist will be in the excellentcompany of drumming legend Sam Kelly, keyboardmaestro Paul Jobson, and ‘ace of bass’ Spy.What a way to launch the new Bluesnights season!www.geoffachison.comwww.bluesnights.co.uk

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Old Tea HouseBuilt 1635

Open for breakfast, morning coffee,lunches and afternoon teas

Bed and breakfast available

Business lunches, private bookingsand parties etc catered for

Tel: 01305 263719

44 High West Street,Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UT

Its simple.

Pick up our Goodfilla’s card and get it stamped eachtime you purchase a freshly made sandwich or roll.When you have 4 stamps you get the 5th sandwich

or roll free. We also do great coffee and a wideselection of drinks and snacks

Open from 08:30

35 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UP

Monday 24 - Friday 28 October

MAKE A DATE TO CREATE!HALF TERM CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDRENDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 10am - 3.30pm • £20 per day, £80 for the weekAges 7 - 14 • Please bring packed lunches • For more information and booking phone: 01305 266926

Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 October

CREATE A MUSICAL SHOWDo you enjoy singing and dancing in the style of the popular TV programmesGlee and Don’t Stop Believing? This workshop, lead by Franz Atkinson andKaty Lyons, will involve learning song and dance routines to a selection ofmusical theatre and modern pop songs. Sing, dance and devise a show full ofrazzmatazz to perform to your family and friends at the end of the second day.

Box Office 01305 266926 www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

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Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 October

CREATE AN ANIMATED FILMCreate a short animated film from storyboard to DVD with local filmmakerAlastair Nisbet. Children will develop a story and bring it to life using a varietyof 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 SHOWA workshop led by professional puppeteers from Bridport company Stuff andNonsense. Discover how they create the puppets used in their shows, makeyour own unique puppet and learn the skills to bring it to life in this one-dayworkshop. All materials will be provided.www.aloadofstuffandnonsense.co.uk

29 October - 19 November

DAY BOWMAN: ‘URBAN WASTELANDS’Winner of the Dorchester Arts Open 2010 Exhibition prizeVISUAL ARTSDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 2 - 4pm • Free admissionThe Urban Wastelands project features Day Bowman’s new collection of work in association with Jonah and the Whale, ashort 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 barbedwire. Images from post-industrial architecture such as cooling towers, water towers and wasteland detritus challenge us toquestion how we perceive society today.Embracing geopolitical issues of mass transmigration, the Urban Wastelands project is a compelling journey through thetough forgotten corners of our marine wastelands that is both brittle and beautiful.www.daybowman.comwww.ianknox.infowww.transglobalunderground.net

Saturday 29 October

KEITH JAMES:THE SONGS OFLEONARD COHENMUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.30pm) • £12 / £10 concessionsLeonard Cohen is probably the most enigmatic, mysteriousand sub-textural songwriter of his generation. A legendaryname, renowned for his music, exact sense of prose, wryhumour and his courage to wrestle with the unspoken - asinger songwriter forgiving human frailty with the brush ofeach line.Keith James, who has earned a reputation for his fineperformances and love of the pure song, returns toDorchester 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 andLeonard Cohen that Keith has set to music.www.keith-james.com

Superscrumptiouscaloristictastyandnutritious

It’s not Mary Poppins, it’s a Cornish Pasty!From THE CELTIC KITCHEN, Antelope Walk, Dorchester

Baking carefully made pasties and cakes since 1996Traditional, alternative and vegetarian varieties

Friday 4 November

TRANSGLOBALUNDERGROUNDMUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.30pm) • £12 / £10 concessionsAward winning pioneers of the world dance fusion scene,Transglobal Underground embark on their 20th yeartogether, having performed around the globe everywherefrom London to Kazakhstan, from India to Australia andfrom South Africa to North America. They have workedalongside and produced artists such as Page and Plant, JazColeman, Natacha Atlas and Egyptian superstar, Hakim.With a reputation for flamboyant performances, dramaticcostumes, belly dancing and endless percussion,Transglobal Underground have come to be regarded as oneof the UK’s best live acts.New album The Stone Turntable is out now!www.transglobalunderground.netIn association with The Urban Wastelands project

Sunday 13 November

Y’STRELS BANDFOLK MUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.15pm) • £5Prepare yourself for an evening of music hall and parloursongs to stir the cockles and send sighs of reminiscencearound the room! Expect to join in with John Bullock andHelen Coombs as they give us their unique interpretation offamous songs from a bygone era - when The Boy I Loved,liked to be Beside the Seaside, on A Bicycle Made for Twoand 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 11 November

JON LLOYD QUINTETJAZZDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.30pm) • £10 / £8 under 18s and concessionsThe Jon Lloyd Quintet is a group of outstanding jazzmusicians. Jon Lloyd is a soprano saxophonist andcomposer best known for his quartets, jazz and composedprojects. Rod Teague is a superb session electric bassist.Pianist John Law is currently touring with his highlysuccessful Art of Sound Trio. Drummer Asaf Sirkis playswith Gwilym Simcock, Nicholas Meier and Gilad Atzmon, aswell as with his own touring trio. Guitarist Rob Palmer hasworked with violinist Phil Wachsmann and composer DanielBiro.“Great originality and, perhaps, a touch of genius” (BrianMarley, The Wire)www.myspace.com/jonlloydmusic

Saturday 19 November

MARCUS BONFANTIBLUESNIGHTSDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.30pm) • £12 / £6* in advance • £13 / £6.50* on thedoor • Senior Citizens £10 in advance / £11 on door •*Under 18s / NUS cardholdersMarcus Bonfanti’s rise to fame in the blues world has beenlittle short of mercurial. In just a few short years he hasopened for Robert Cray, been nominated for Best MaleVocals & Best Guitar in the British Blues Awards, andplayed at Glastonbury. Now he brings his songwriting,vocal, guitar and harmonica talents to Bluesnights for asolo show. Be prepared to be blown away!www.marcusbonfanti.comwww.bluesnights.co.uk

Friday 18 November

THE CHALLENGES OFOFFSHORE WINDFARMINGCAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUEDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 7.30pm (doors and bar7pm) • Free, but bookings recommendedCan wind farms play a major part in providing renewableenergy or will they be a blot on the landscape? Whateveryour views join this Café Scientifique debate as we hearfrom the Dutch energy company ENECO who are leadingthe development of the Navitus Bay Wind Park west of theIsle of Wight, subject to final planning permissions beinggranted.In association with The Thomas Hardye School

The Thomas Hardye School

Thursday 1 December

ERIC KNOWLES:‘ANTIQUE ANTICS’ANTIQUES STAGESHOWDORCHESTER CORN EXCHANGE • 6.30pm (valuations),show starts 7.30pm • £12 / £10 concessionsWith over twenty years on the BBC's flagship programmeThe Antiques Roadshow, Eric is the friendly face of abusiness shrouded with some element of mystery. In thisspecial Dorchester antiques stage show, Eric will share hisextensive knowledge of the world of antiques in a mannerthat is both humorous and entertaining.For the first part of the evening Eric will be relating hisoften-irreverent anecdotal reminiscences, supported byexcellent images. The second part will be devoted to theaudience’s ‘treasures’, which have been selected by Ericduring the initial meeting and greeting session.www.ericknowles.co.uk

Saturday 26 November

DICK GAUGHANFOLK MUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.30pm) • £9 / £7 members and concessionsScottish folk singer Dick Gaughan returns to DorchesterArts Centre after his sellout concert two years ago. He hasbeen hailed as one of the biggest protest singers of hisgeneration with a career spanning over four decades. Hissongs have been recorded by Billy Bragg and Mary Blackand Capercaillie.John Peel described him as “one of the five or six greatvoices of our time”.He is the only performer to hold the dual honours of aLifetime Achievement award by BBC Radio 2 Folk Awardsand honoured in the Scots Traditional Music Hall of Fame.“How music from the gut really sounds” (The Guardian)www.dickgaughan.co.uk

Friday 2 December

CALL MR. ROBESONTHEATREDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar 7.30pm) • £10 / £9 members / £8 concessionsThe story of Paul Robeson is played by Tayo Aluko, winner of Best Male Actor at the Brighton Fringe Festival for hisperformance in Call Mr Robeson.American actor Robeson was famous as a singer and civil rights campaigner. When he became too outspoken for theestablishment'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, evenby 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 THEBANDITS+ ANDY GRANTBLUES / ROCKDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.30pm) • £10 adult / £8 advance adult / £6 concessionsWille And The Bandits have been receiving praise acrossthe globe for their fresh approach to roots music. From theversatility of Wille’s lap slide and guitar playing to therhythmic diversity of percussionist Andrew Naumann theyalways keep audiences guessing. Often likened to thegreats of the 70s such as Led Zeppelin, Santana and PinkFloyd, this comparison, although brave, only scrapes thesurface of the Bandits’ influences. Their original sound,which has the unique ability to appeal to three generationsof music lovers, is mainly down to their explosive liveperformance and eclectic songwriting. Joining Wille AndThe Bandits will be local Dorchester musician Andy Grant.www.myspace.com/willesbandwww.andygrant.net

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Saturday 10 December

SPIKEDRIVERSBLUESNIGHTSDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.30pm) • £12 / £6* in advance • £13 / £6.50* on thedoor • Senior Citizens £10 in advance / £11 on door •*Under 18s / NUS cardholdersAnother Bluesnight favourite returns! The trio of Ben Tyzak(guitar and vocals), Constance Redgrave (bass and vocals)and Maurice McElroy (drums and vocals) deliver a stunningmix of original songs and blues standards guaranteed towarm a midwinter’s Bluesnight.www.spikedrivers.netwww.bluesnights.co.uk

Sunday 11 December

MESSIAH IN AN ARTGALLERYCLASSICAL MUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (doors and bar7.15pm) • £5For our last Sunday Session come and enjoy Handel’sfamous Christmas oratorio Messiah as you have neverexperienced it before in the intimate setting of our Gallery.Bring your own scores and join a small orchestra to singfamiliar arias and choral pieces from this glorious andmuch loved masterpiece.Warm up for Christmas with a drink or two and enjoyHandel’s Messiah in a party atmosphere like you've neverheard it before!

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Thursday 15 December

LANTERN PARADEPROCESSIONDORCHESTER TOWN HALL AT THE CORN EXCHANGE •6pm • FreeChristmas just wouldn’t be the same without our annualLantern Parade!Children carry candle lit lanterns and process from theCorn Exchange, leaving at 6pm, arriving at the BoroughGardens bandstand for carols, mince pies and mulled wineand a visit from Father Christmas.Meet at Dorchester Town Hall, upstairs at the CornExchange at 5.30pm with your family for the start of theparade.Children will be taking part in lantern making workshopslead by Heidi Steller in local schools prior to the parade.For more information phone 01305 266926

A joint promotion with Dorchester Town Council

Friday 16 and Saturday 17 December

DRIVING HOME FORCHRISTMASTHEATREDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 7.30pm (doors and bar 7pm) + Saturdaymatinee 2.30pm (doors and bar 2pm) • £9 / £7 membersThe PDL Extension Theatre Group in association with Dorchester Arts has awonderful Christmas present for you! Director Melanie Hooley, who delightedaudiences with Doubt and Crimes of the Heart, presents a selection of heart-warming, touching and funny stories, to put you in the mood for the festiveseason. Featuring award winning, Zimbabwean actress, Anne Fischer - whoplayed the redoubtable Sister Aloysius in last year’s outstanding production ofDoubt - and a cast of talented local actors, this is a production not to bemissed. Christmas is a time to bring friends and family together... come andenjoy the festive spirit and a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie!

Thursday 5, Friday 6 and Saturday 7 January

THE SECRET GARDENFAMILY THEATREDORCHESTER 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 NovemberWe are proud to present a world premiere from our resident theatre company Angel Exit with their new production. To markthe 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 thegrey Yorkshire moors. As Mary battles loneliness she encounters locked doors, a curious robin, hidden keys and strangecries 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 beenco-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 withDorchester Town Councilwww.angelexit.co.uk

DorchesterARTS COMMUNITY

Pop ClubA fantastic opportunity for young people to take part in andexperience live music performance. Each week POP CLUBmembers get the chance to engage in a diverse range ofmusical workshops and perform through a professionalsound system under the guidance of music producerMICKEY WILLS. Pop club will showcase its work live at gigsand festivals throughout the year.Dorchester Arts Centre • Saturdays • 10.30am - 12.30pm• 17th September - 3rd December (excluding 29thOctober) • £45 (half price for siblings)

Dorchester Youth TheatreDYT is for young people who have a passion for theatreand are interested in performing. Led by Youth TheatreDirector JO SIMONS using improvisation, games anddevising scenarios. Drama and role play help developchildren's social and emotional well being as well as theircreative 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 • DYTJuniors (8 - 11 year olds) 5.45 - 7pm, £40 • DYT (12 - 18year olds) 7 - 9pm £60 • All workshops half price forsiblings • Visit: www.dorchyouththeatre.co.uk

DORCHESTER YOUTH THEATRE

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VIVA! Dorchester Community ChoirIf you love to sing join KATHIE PRINCE and the DorchesterCommunity Choir! The group meets weekly during termtime and explores an eclectic mix of roots music from allover the world. In its fifth year now the choir has manyexciting projects planned for the coming year to tie in withthe Cultural Olympiad. Kathie, of Buzz Music Projects, leadsthe choir with her wealth of experience working withprofessional 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 DanceJUST DANCE offers RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern and Tap toall ages and abilities. Learn to dance in a healthy andhappy environment with opportunities to perform and takeexaminations.Dorchester Arts Centre • Details and bookings: 07904081854 or 01305 259937 (Lisa Evans-Misailidou, RAD,CBTS, RTS, AISTD)

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SEPTEMBERFriday 9 Sunday 11Friday 23

OCTOBERSaturday 1Saturday 1Saturday 8Sunday 9Friday 14Monday 17Thursday 20Saturday 22Monday 24 - Friday 2829 October - 19 NovemberSaturday 29

NOVEMBERFriday 4Friday 11Sunday 13Friday 18Friday 19Saturday 26

DECEMBERThursday 1Friday 2Saturday 3Saturday 10Sunday 11Thursday 15Friday 16Saturday 17

JANUARYThursday 5 and Friday 6Saturday 7

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DIARY: AUTUMN / WINTER 2011

DA = Dorchester Arts Centre • CE = Corn Exchange

AUCTION OF PROMISESSunday Sessions: HELEN COOMBS: SALON BAROQUETHE WHITETOP MOUNTAINEERS + STOMPIN’ DAVE

MAGIC DRUMDESIGN + SPIDIREENTHE BADDEST BLUES BANDSunday Sessions: BAG OF RATS DA SILVA MARIONETTE CIRCUSDORCHESTER ARTS AGMTHE DANCER AND THE DEVILBluesnights: GEOFF ACHISON & THE UK SOULDIGGERSSONG & DANCE, ANIMATION, PUPPETRYDAY BOWMAN: URBAN WASTELANDSKEITH JAMES: THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN

TRANSGLOBAL UNDERGROUNDJON LLOYD QUINTETSunday Sessions: Y’STRELS BAND THE CHALLENGES OF OFFSHORE WIND FARMINGBluesnights: MARCUS BONFANTIDICK GAUGHAN

ERIC KNOWLES: ANTIQUE ANTICSCALL MR ROBESONWILLE AND THE BANDITS + ANDY GRANTBluesnights: SPIKEDRIVERSSunday Sessions: MESSIAH IN AN ART GALLERYLANTERN PARADEDRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMASDRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

ANGEL EXIT THEATRE: THE SECRET GARDENANGEL EXIT THEATRE: THE SECRET GARDEN

7.30pm8pm8pm

2.30pm - 4.30pm8pm8pm8pm5pm6pm8pm8pm

10am - 3.30pmMon - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 2 - 4pm

8pm

8pm8pm8pm

7.30pm8pm8pm

Valuations 6.30pm, show 7.30pm8pm8pm8pm8pm6pm

7.30pm2.30pm and 7.30pm

7pm2pm and 7pm