Bridport Art Centre Seasonal Programme

THEATRE DANCE MUSIC COMEDY FILM LITERATURE EXHIBITIONS TAKE PART

September – December 2012

www.bridport-arts.com 01308 424204

EXPERIENCE ALL THAT BRIDPORT ARTS CENTRE HAS TO OFFER From left to right: Allsop Gallery The Allsop Gallery is free to enter and showcases an extraordinary range of art. It regularly hosts workshops, talks and debates with exhibiting artists.

Marlow Theatre The Marlow Theatre hosts a wide variety of national and regional productions in theatre, comedy, music and dance.

Take Part We deliver an exciting programme of participatory workshops for children, young people and adults, both through courses and one off activities.

Curzon Cinema Bringing the best in digital cinema to Bridport. See p.29.

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COMMUNITY THEATRE

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DANCE

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MUSIC

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JAZZ

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CLASSIC CONCERTS

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COMEDY

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FILM

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LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD

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EXHIBITIONS

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TAKE PART

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LECTURES

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FOR ADULTS

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FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

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MEMBERSHIPS

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Bridport Open Book Festival Another exciting week of events for book lovers of all ages.

10 – 14 October 2012. See p.26.

FULL EVENTS DIARY

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BUILDING APPEAL

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Relax!

Enjoy refreshments in the café by day or drinks in the evening.

See p.39 for opening times.

VISITOR INFORMATION

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Booking online is easy at www.bridport-arts.com

Programme Manager: Margie Barbour, Marketing Manager: Lisa Wilcock, Learning Coordinator: Kate Wilson, General Manager: Dee Fenton, Box Office Manager: Jill Beed, Technical Coordinator: Stuart Earp, Caretaker and Gallery Technician: Bob Dron, Cleaner: Mike Harp

WELCOME After a hectic Olympic summer here in Dorset, there’s no slowing down at Bridport Arts Centre as we bring you another season of high quality, innovative entertainment across all art forms.

Alongside a new look brochure, our new box office and online ticketing system is now up and running and we hope you will notice the improvement in service. Book online this season with no additional charges and see for yourself how quick and easy it is.

We are also very excited to be launching our new building development fund. We have some ambitious plans to improve the facilities at the Arts Centre and we hope you will get behind our fundraising campaign and help make our vision a reality (see p.38).

Thank you.

Polly Gifford Director

Theatre WHY NOT GET INVOLVED? Our valued volunteers help as: Exhibition Stewards in the gallery, Front of House Stewards for shows, accommodation hosts for visiting performers and putting up posters in your area.

As a member you would not be liable for costs over a maximum of £1 in addition to your annual subscription. Full details are available for inspection in the Memorandum and Articles of Association held in the arts centre central office.

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Membership includes members benefits at Dorchester Arts and the Marine Theatre.

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Members Benefits Include: Free ice-cream on your first visit Discounts on tickets for most performances and shows Priority booking New season brochure mailed direct to you Members’ Newsletter with news + reviews Invitations to openings of exhibitions Supporting arts and the cultural economy in your community

Living Spit Present

THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII Saturday 8 Sept, 8pm Tickets: £10/£9 Members

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Age Guidance: 12+ due to some strong language and sexual references Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes plus interval

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Two actors, too many actors, one big ego.

Two of the South West’s favourite theatrical sons – Howard Coggins (Bristol Old Vic) and Stu McLoughlin (Kneehigh) bring us The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Howard looks like Henry VIII. There’s no escaping that. Stu doesn’t really look like any of the wives, but he’s going to give it a go.

With live original music, embroidery, barbie dolls and historical hysteria, this promises to be an unforgettable lesson in cross-dressing Tudor history.

A co-presentation with The Marine Theatre and Dorchester Arts.

From the date of this declaration, please treat all donations I make as Gift Aid until I notify you otherwise. I understand that to qualify for Gift Aid, what I must pay in income tax or capital gains tax must at least equal the amount Bridport Arts Centre will claim in the tax year.

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Shanty Theatre Present

THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER Wednesday 26 Sept, 7pm Tickets: £10/£9 Members | £8 Concessions | £6 Under 16s Family ticket (two adults & two children) £30 Age Guidance: 6+

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Duration: 1hr 30 minutes plus interval

The bunting is up, the tables have been laid and the guests are arriving.

The scene is set for the wedding of a century. But who is that strange old man in the corner with the far-away look in his eye?

Join Shanty Theatre Company from Lyme Regis for this re-imagining of a nautical classic. With storms, Holy hermits, a ghostly galleon, silly sailors and an albatross with a passion for football.

Expect music, japes and a darn good yarn for all the family.

Vital Signs Theatre Present

OTHER HANDS

BY LAURA WADE

Saturday 6 Oct, 8pm Tickets: £12/11 Members Age guidance: 14+

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Duration: 2 hours including interval

AsOne Theatre Company Present

THE CABINET MAKER’S DAUGHTER Friday 16 Nov, 7.30pm Independent Production Tickets: £12/10 Members & Concessions | £7 Students Age Guidance: 10+

“It is an ancient Mariner, And he stoppeth one in three”

The first production of this outstanding new play since its successful run at the Soho Theatre in 2006.

Hayley is a high-flying management consultant. She doesn’t have much time any more for her boyfriend Steve. Steve can mend Lydia’s printer but he can’t fix his own relationship. In a world where efficiency and performance are everything, how do we deal with the things that can’t be managed?

A poignant, funny play about love, human interaction and repetitive strain injury.

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Duration: 2 hours including interval

A thrilling story about 19th Century Fossil Hunter Mary Anning, by Peter John Cooper.

It is 1846, and the town of Lyme Regis, is battered by winter-gales. Dying and increasingly dependent on Laudanum, Mary Anning embarks on a strange dream journey through a life where she challenged the world of men and shook their beliefs to the core. She is haunted by hallucinations of old friends, enemies and even the dinosaurs she spent her life hacking out of the living rock!

www.vitalsignstheatre.co.uk

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Community Theatre Encore Present

THE ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 Nov, 7.30pm Tickets: Tuesday £8 | Weds/Sat £9 | Under 16s half price

Norwich Puppet Theatre Present

Seabright Productions Present

THE PIED PIPER Saturday 24 Nov, 11am Tickets: £10/£9 Members

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POTTED PANTO £30 Family ticket

Age Guidance: Suitable for children aged 3+ and their families

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Duration: 50 minutes

Designed by: Karen Torley, Joy Haynes and Paul Osborne Directed by: Bob Percy Performed by: Jonny Story

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A new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ well-loved tale presented by Bridport’s Award-winning Encore Theatre Club. Cast of 30 local actors musicians & technicians, Rip-roaring drama comedy, tragedy, intrigue & romance. Directed by Jenny Wiles.

Wednesday 12 Dec, 1.30pm & 7pm Tickets: £12/£10 Members & Concessions Age Guidance: 6+

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Bridport Young Performers Scholarship Present

£40 Family ticket

Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes plus interval

Eight classic pantomimes in eighty minutes by just two actors.

When the Pied Piper plays his flute the rats run, the greedy mayor rubs his hands and the children dance.

The team behind Potted Potter and Potted Pirates have created their most extravagant show yet, now in amazing 3D! Don’t miss this Best Entertainment Olivier Award nominee on tour prior to its third West End Christmas season.

Norwich Puppet Theatre’s humorous and irresistible show combines a skilful mix of puppetry, foot-tapping live music and storytelling and will have audiences young and old entranced.

In a madcap ride through the biggest stories and best-loved characters from panto, our cast dash from rubbing Aladdin’s lamp to roaming the golden streets of Dick Whittington’s London. It’s unmissable fun, whether you’re six or 106.

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MUSICAL CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW Saturday 22 Dec, 7.30pm Tickets: £5 (no concessions) Age Guidance: Suitable for all ages

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Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes including interval

A fundraising musical variety show with performers from Bridport, Charmouth and Weymouth. The show is put together by a young people and shows the wealth of musical talent that the area has to offer.

Following on from the success of last year’s performance “The Perfect Teenager’ it is advised that you book early.

Book your tickets online www.bridport-arts.com

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Dance Tango Siempr Present

TANGOMOTION

Smith Dancetheatre Present

AGNES AND WALTER

Friday 14 Dec, 8pm Tickets: £18/£16 Members

PLUS, CURTAIN RAISER PREMIER PERFORMANCE

BY THE DANCE A DAY COMPANY Tuesday 23 Oct, 7.30pm Tickets: £12/£10 Members Age Guidance: 14+

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Age Guidance: Suitable for all ages Duration: 1 hour 30 minute plus interval

From virtuoso displays of traditional tango dance in stunning costumes to the exquisite tango music of 1930’s Buenos Aires and the powerful nuevo tango of Astor Piazzolla, Tangomotion is a breathtaking journey into the heart of Tango Argentino.

£8 Concessions

Duration: 1 hour 10 mins (No interval)

Neil Paris’ Agnes & Walter, is a delightful love story that set Edinburgh Festival Fringe alight with its poignant and compelling comic story-telling.

Featuring the UK’s leading tango dancers and musicians.

The performers have appeared in BBC Strictly Come Dancing, the hit West End show Midnight Tango, Tango Por Dos, the Channel 4 film Dance, Sally Potter’s Covent Garden production of Carmen and Madonna’s film Evita.

Crossing boundaries of dance and theatre, the work combines physical and visual performance styles including dance, physical theatre, clowning and live music.

Inspired by James Thurber’s classic story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, the play is a love story of long-term commitment, secret desires, day-dreaming and a garden shed.

“…an effortless fusion of Latin Passion and jazz virtuosity”

“It flies with optimism, humour and wonderfully nuanced performances”

The Sunday Times

The Herald 10 Dance

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BRIDPORT HAT FESTIVAL

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HANK WANGFORD AND THE LOST COWBOYS Friday 14 Sept, 8pm Tickets: £15/£13 Members

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Hank Wangford, incorrigible hat lover, has graced the cover of The Hat magazine. Bridport is the hat epicenter of Britain thanks to the tireless Roger Snook. Put the two together and you have Hank as Patron back to open his beloved Bridport Hat Festival!

Backed by the stellar Lost Cowboys featuring BJ Cole on pedal steel, Richard Allen on guitar, and Anna Robinson to harmonise with him, Hank will present a shifting panorama of headwear and Country music, heartbreakers and toe tappers. Join the variously bonneted High Priest of Pain for a traditional Dorset Glimpse of Gloom and sing along to the Bridport Hat Festival Waltz.

HAT FEST CABARET AND DISCO Saturday 15 Sept, 7.30pm Tickets: £10/£9 Members | £8 Concessions Niki McCretton will reveal her comedic talents as the MC for this eclectic evening of music, comedy, and delights. You’ll be swept off your feet by the dynamic Charlie Bicknell, ironically amused by the satirical comedy duo White Hippo. Alistair Crabtree and Margaret Mitchell will recreate their barnstorming performance from the Flood Lane production of Grease. With the massed ukulele’s of the Bucky Donts and the Mistress of hats Miss Sylvia Hunt – our impressive local talent hold their own yet again!

MIZIZI: GREAT REGGAE MUSIC

ASHLEY HUTCHINGS AND SON

Saturday 22 Sept, 8pm Tickets: £12/£10 Members | £8 Concessions Balcony seats: £14/£12 Members & Concessions

Saturday 29 Sept, 8pm Tickets: £12/£10 Members | £8 Concessions

Mizizi fill dance floors with new songs and revived reggae classics by celebrating the brilliant rhythms of roots and reggae music over the years from Bob Marley and the Wailers, Dennis Brown and more – this will be another evening to remember from the South West’s leading reggae band.

With roots in the Caribbean, Poland, Hungary and UK; this is a ten-piece reggae force not to be missed.

SECKOU KEITA

Known as the Guv’nor of folk-rock, Ashley is a legend in modern day folk. He formed the three most successful bands in the genre during the 1960s and 1970s – Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band.

In this performance he joins forces with his wonderfully talented son, Blair Dunlop, who was recently nominated for the Young Folk Award. They will present a programme of songs and instrumentals that the two of them have written.

Thursday 4 Oct, 8pm Tickets: £12/£10 Members | £8 Concessions Respecting a musical tradition that stretches back to the 13th Century and the Mandinka Empire of West Africa, Seckou is an established contemporary master of the Kora, the 21 stringed African harp. While his feet are firmly rooted in the 21st Century his heritage is clear. His new album Miro, represents a return to origional influences from his childhood in Senegal.

“A brilliant live performer with stacks of charisma” Lucy Duran – Radio BBC3

After the interval Frolic will spin the discs for the Hat Fest Disco. * See page 39 for more information

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THE WHOLE AFFAIR THE VERY BEST OF MARY COUGHLAN PLUS, SPECIAL GUEST GRAHAM ROBINS Sunday 21 Oct, 8pm Tickets: £14/£13 Members & Concessions A lot has been written and a lot has been said, but it is forgotten now and Mary Coughlan is back.

Her smoky, bluesy, boozy drawl has always been a seduction, no matter what the subject.

Over the 25 years of her extraordinary recording career Mary has drawn heavily from her legendary heroes; Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Van Morrison and Edith Piaf.

We’re delighted to see Mary back where she belongs – enthralling audiences with her heartrending performances.

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SEAN TAYLOR PLUS, SUPPORT FROM CATHERINE BURKE AND FRIENDS

KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN

Friday 26 Oct, 8pm Tickets: £10/£9 Members

Sunday 11 Nov, 8pm Tickets: £12/£10 Members & Concessions

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One of the hottest new names in the UK blues/acoustic scene brings his new album Love Against Death to Bridport. Presenting beautiful and powerful songs, outstanding musicianship and a truly intimate, yet intense experience.

In Sean’s words

The album is, “a direct challenge to a reality dominated by greed, inequality, and injustice. It’s the choice we make at every moment, in every relationship, and by every action.”

* See page 39 for more information

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman are back on tour with new album Hidden People, featuring a mix of traditional and self penned songs.

The duo has made music with Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon and Show of Hands, and are firmly established on the modern British folk scene.

The intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat.

Exeter Contemporary Sounds Present

BACK THERE ON EARTH Saturday 17 Nov, 7.30pm Tickets: £8/£7 Members | £6 Concessions Float in the vastness of space. Then touch the earth beneath your feet. This Exeter based ensemble will play music combining string quartet, pre-recorded audio and film to stunning effect.

Simon Belshaw’s Between the Moon and the Earth captures the wonder of Apollo astronauts.

Steve Reich’s string quartet, Different Trains explores stories of trans-continental wartime journeys. While, Paul Whitty’s Bury Your Love Like Treasure unearths the sounds and songs of Devon’s soil.

CHRIS JAGGER’S ACOUSTIC ROOTS Friday 23 Nov, 8pm Tickets: £7/£5 Concessions | £8 Seated Upstairs Chris’s trio have been winning more and more followers with their blend of original songs, uplifting tunes and sense of fun.

Chris together with accomplished fiddle player Elliet Mackrell (Kangaroo Moon, Rory McCloud) and Dave Hatfield on double bass make a goodly thump and harmonise well across their selection of country, Cajun and hillbilly songs.

“Chris writes strong enough songs to make his brother jealous”. Q Magazine

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The Rex Trevett Big Band’s

AUTUMN LEAVES DANCE Friday 30 Nov, 7.30pm Tickets: £7.50*

KITTEN AND THE HIP PLUS SUPPORT

COMMUNITY MUSIC Saturday 1 Dec, 8pm Tickets: £8/£5 students Tickets will be priced at £10 on the door

*Raising funds for the Rex Trevett Appeal Fund and BAC

A wonderful opportunity to hear the Rex Trevett Big Band and their superb singers in concert and possibly take a spin on the dance floor.

“The falling leaves drift by my window The falling leaves of red and gold” The dress code is ‘autumn’ and guests may wear shades reminiscent of the red and gold falling leaves.

WESSEX MILITARY BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Take a beautiful and fantastic singer, add a world class horn section and some pumping backing tracks. Throw in some electro, R&B, a bit of disco, a dollop of drum and bass, a smidge of dubstep, add some pop and there you have Kitten and The Hip.

“Sharp, stylish electropop for the 21st century – the kind of act you have to see live – great vocals, tight beats & a live brass section – what’s not to like?”

Sunday 2 Dec, 3pm Tickets: £8.50/£6.50 Concessions This popular voluntary military band returns to Bridport Arts Centre for its festive Christmas Concert.

The programme will include music from stage and screen as well as rousing marches and classical pieces, with a bit of humour along the way.

So come and join them for a Sunday afternoon of entertainment to cheer up a winter’s day.

CHRISTINE DIVA A DIVA DISMANTLED Saturday 8 Dec, 7.30pm Tickets: £10/£12 Members

AN ALBION CHRISTMAS Sunday 9 Dec, 8pm Tickets: £15/£13 Members

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BEN WATERS BAND AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS PARTY

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Opera singer Christine Bunning presents a fast-paced evening of songs and anecdotes from a rich and varied career on the stage.

Join her on a fascinating journey through musical theatre songs, current internet trends and operatic favourites. You will discover how the Diva got paid for singing in the bath and how she narrowly escaped appearing on Top of the Pops…

Be prepared to laugh, to cry, and do some of the singing as well!

Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band) Simon Care (Edward II) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain.

The Albion Christmas Show is the perfect way to start your festivities, with a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word, humorous readings and dance.

“The perfect antidote to the corporate Christmas”.

The Guardian

Friday 21 Dec, 8pm Advance: £12/£10 Members & Concessions Door: £15/£13 Members & Concessions Rated by Jools Holland as one of the ten best pianists ever, Ben has been touring with his band in prestigious venues worldwide.

His band and special guests will be playing block busting original numbers, which are sure to get the party going.

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Jazz

JULIE DUNN AND CHARLOTTE STOREY IN THE THEATRE

Friday 7 Sep, 8pm Tickets: £10/£9 Members £7 Concessions Two dynamic female singers performing on piano, saxophone & guitar. With a repertoire including songs by pithy contemporary songwriters such as Tom Waits, Sting and Adele plus original material, this duo will leave you spellbound with their sumptuous close harmonies and gutsy delivery.

Classic Concerts

THE MOWAT FARNON QUINTET JAZZ CAFÉ

Friday 16 Nov, 8pm Tickets: £8

A glorious collection of sultry laid back jazz, highlighting Alison Farnon’s rich, warm vocals and David Mowat’s crystal clear trumpet, playing their self-penned songs about love and life.

Tuneful contemporary jazz that incorporates a wide variety of grooves, moods and colours.

“The lyrics are disarmingly simple but thought provoking.

Perfect evening listening”

ASAF SIRKIS TRIO IN THE THEATRE

JAZZ CAFÉ

Friday 12 Oct, 8pm Tickets: £8

Bristol Evening Post

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JULIAN COSTELLO QUARTET

“Delicate and melodic saxophoneled original material with nods to Jan Garbarek and Ralph Towner” Time Out

Friday 7 Dec, 8pm Tickets: £10/£9 Members £7 Concessions In his partnerships with Israeli saxophonist Gilad Atzmon, American guitar maestro Larry Coryell and British pianist Gwilym Simcock, Israeli expatriate Asaf Sirkis keeps confirming that he’s one of the British jazz scene’s most creative drummers.

“Costello is an emotive and soulful tenor sax player” Jazzwise * See page 39 for more information

CLASSIC CONCERTS

GO NIGHTLY CARES

MARSYAS TRIO

Bridport & West Dorset Music Club Present

Friday 5 Oct, 11am

JONG-GYUNG PARK. PIANIST

Helen Vidovich flute, Valerie Welbanks cello, Fei Ren piano.

Friday 26 Oct, 11am

Friday 14 Sep, 11am Tickets: £8/£7 Members £5 Concessions Includes coffee or tea

Buy tickets to all three events for £20

Wessex Baroque, Lorna Anderson soprano, Jane Norman violin, David Miller theorbo, Jan Spencer bass viol.

Join Wessex Baroque for an atmospheric programme of songs with lute, violin and continuo, with contemporary readings – John Dowland, and Daniel and Henry Purcell. They plan to bring music to schools and the community.

Haydn Trio No 29 in G major, Ibert Piece for solo flute, Piazzolla Le Grand Tango for cello and piano, Martinu Trio for flute, cello and piano.

Formed in 2008 at the Royal Academy of Music the Marsyas Trio concentrates on music written for flute cello and piano.

Debussy images book 2, Beethoven sonata op. 10 no. 2, Prokofieff sonata no. 6, Liszt venezia e napoli.

Jong-Gyung Park has firmly established herself as one of the leading pianists of her generation.

She made her orchestral debut at the age of thirteen with Boston Symphony Orchestra and has since appeared with many Philharmonic Orchestras.

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Bridport Youth Dance

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David Major Jules Cross

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Alive Life Drawing Jazz in the Theatre The Six Wives of Henry VIII Junior BACStage BACStage Youth Theatre Classic Concert Hank Wangford and The Lost Cowboys Hat Fest Cabaret and Disco Music for Kindergarten Classes Lyric Writing with B-Sharp Story Café Creative Demonstrations Wessex Arts and Visual Expressionists Mizizi Reggae The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Comedy Café Ashley Hutchings and Blair Dunlop Michael Sole & Candy Neubert Poetry School Reading Course National Poetry Day Celebrations Seckou Keita Classic Concert Writing Life with Paul Dodgson Other Hands Bridport Open Book Festival Jazz Café ExLab: Art, Science and the Coast The Artist as Writer A Feeling for Form – Beginners Poetry Physical Theatre for Adults Shackleton’s Odyssey on Camera Mary Coughlan Agnes and Walter Dance

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Classic Concert Comedy Café Sean Taylor, plus support Ex Lab Tour Inua Ellams’ Black T-shirt Collection Matisse – Themes and Variations Half Term Workshops Bronwen Coe

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Encore Theatre Ex Lab Tour Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman The Cabinet Makers Daughter Jazz Café Back There on Earth Forever Archive Show Story Café Chris Jagger’s Acoustic Roots The Pied Piper Jenny Eclair Images from The Marshwood Vale Comedy Café Rex Trevett Big Band Dance

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Kitten and The Hip Wessex Military Band Dorset Pottery Konnakol Workshop Jazz in the Theatre Christine Diva An Albion Christmas Potted Panto Tangomotion Out in the Open: Sleeping Rough in a Dorset Town Lonely Boys: The Movie Ben Waters and friends Bridport Young Performers

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DON’T MISS… The latest in digital cinema at Bridport Arts Centre. Weekly – Thursdays and Sundays.

Visit www.bridport-arts.com for all of the latest information.

KEY Theatre Dance Music Comedy Film Literature & Spoken Word Exhibitions Take Part (TB) Term Begins (f) Family Ticket 2 Adults x 2 Children s3 Super £3 See p.39 for details

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Comedy

JENNY ECLAIR Saturday 24 Nov, 8pm Tickets: £15 Eclairious Welcome to Jenny Eclair’s new stand-up show. After thirty years in the business she should vaguely know what she’s doing? Professional Grumpy Old Woman, writer and panto star; Eclair has been round the block that many times she’s lost count.

You may recognise her from Loose Women where she is happy to be one of ‘The Coven’. She is also a Pilates Ninja and a disgrace in her own kitchen. Touring as a stand-up gives Eclair enormous pleasure. It also gives her dreadful varicose veins, but most importantly it gives her partner (St Geof) a bit of a break.

Help him keep her out of the house, by supporting this show!

TOM GLOVER’S COMEDY CAFÉ Friday 28 Sep, 8pm Friday 26 Oct, 8pm Friday 30 Nov, 8pm Tickets: £5/£3 Concessions The Comedy Café brings the brightest new talent on the UK comedy circuit right here to Bridport. The only comedy show in West Dorset to serve up raw talent combined with the rising stars of the future. Resident MC, and local comedian, Tom Glover will introduce four of the hottest new acts every month plus a professional headliner who is making waves on the comedy circuit.

“Tom Glover will introduce four of the hottest new acts every month” Book online and get 3 tickets for the price of 2

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Film

www.bridportfilmsociety.co.uk Telephone: 07770 261 348 Email: info@bridportfilmsociety.co.uk Facebook/bridportfilmsociety Diary dates for the 48th Season

CURZON CINEMAS BRINGING THE BEST IN DIGITAL CINEMA TO BRIPORT

Weekly Screenings – Thursdays & Sundays Tickets: £6/£5 Members & Concessions £4 under 16s Curzon has over 70 years of cinema experience and is one of the most respected independent chains in the country. Our partnership with them allows us to offer you the very best in cinema; screening the latest in independent, European and world film, on our state of the art digital equipment.

See www.bridport-arts.com for full listings information.

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FOREVER ARCHIVE SHOW

OUT IN THE OPEN:

Tuesday 20 Nov, 8pm Tickets: £6

Tuesday 18 Dec, 7.30pm Tickets: £8

Old films of local life from the Windrose collection have delighted large Bridport audiences. Windrose now shows us that moving image can go on fascinating us forever. It has shot new video portraits of present day West Dorset people, their amazing lives and what they can show us about our area. People like balloonist Steve Davis, singing teacher Penny Dunscombe and Brewer Darren Batten.

This show will combine old films with the new. We are all part of history.

02 Oct

SLEEPING ROUGH IN A DORSET TOWN

Recommended Age: 12+ (some strong language and raw portraits of homelessness)

A new documentary film by Clive Whaley and Buzz Music Projects, A series of intimate portraits of homelessness captured on film with live original music and sampled sound. Filmed in and around the streets of Dorchester and Weymouth. These are extraordinarily candid accounts of life ‘out in the open’. Kathie Prince leads the four piece live band, which will provide a dynamic and improvised soundtrack to the film. Funded by the Solo Trust.

LONELY BOYS: THE MOVIE CLIVE WHALEY PRESENTS Wednesday 19 Dec, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 (includes £5 off the Lonely Boys DVD) Recommended age: 12+ Duration: 2 hours plus 20 min interval

This unique documentary musical was first performed at the Arts Centre in May last year to packed houses and an overwhelmingly positive response. Featuring local landscapes and three local men, it explores that elusive thing ‘male emotion’, combining documentary film interviews with songs performed live on stage.

The first half will be a film of the memorable ‘live performance’. The second half will be performed live (by Steve Jones, Dewi Lambert and Clive Whaley) in memory of John Surry.

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Tribute to John Surry Aguirre (Wrath of God) A Separation Waste Land Breathing The Skin I Live In Benda Bilili Bal (Honey) A Screaming Man Potiche How I Ended This Summer Pina Las Acacias

Pick up a brochure from Bridport Arts Centre

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Image credit: Franklyn Rodgers

Literature & Spoken Word For take part literature activities see pages 32–36

Story Café

JANE FLOOD STORY, SORCERY AND ALCHEMY Friday 21 September, 7.30pm Tickets: £7 | £5 Concessions Suitable for adults and older younger ones.

Jane Flood has been a professional storyteller for over 20 years and performed in venues all over the world. She brings a deep sensitivity and sharp wit to her telling and her rich use of language is both expansive and intimate.

BRIDPORT OPEN BOOK FESTIVAL 10 – 14 October 2012 Another exciting week of events for book lovers of all ages.

The Bridport Prize Our flagship project.

Winners announced.

New website launched. www.bridportprize.org.uk Bridport Prize Judges event Patrick Gale & Gwynetth Lewis Off the Page returns The wonderful John Hegley supported by local young poets Philip Gross Multi-award winning writer Fiesta España Celebrating Spanish culture through literature, food & wine Other events Storytelling, music, workshops and more… www.bridport-open-book.com

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Fuel presents

INUA ELLAMS’ BLACK T-SHIRT COLLECTION PLUS SUPPORT FROM LUCY 9MM Saturday 27 October, 8pm Tickets: £10/£9 members | £7 Concessions Commissioned by Warwick Arts Centre. Developed with the support of the Arvon Foundation and the National Theatre. Funded by Arts Council England.

From Fringe First winner Inua Ellams comes a new story about two foster brothers building a global t-shirt brand. On their journey from a market in Nigeria to a sweatshop in China, Matthew and Muhammed discover the consequences of success.

Inua Ellams was born in Nigeria in 1984, and moved to the UK as a teenager.

He merges visual art, poetry and theatre, telling stories with iconic imagery, humour and beauty. * See page 39 for more information

“Her storytelling is magical and yet of the earth; her ability in telling tales leaves me enriched and reflective” Merlin Theatre

MARTIN SHAW ECSTATIC MYTH Friday 23 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £7 | £5 Concessions Suitable for adults and older younger ones.

Mythologist, author and shamanic teacher Martin Shaw is a skilled and witty wordsmith. He explores the ida that myth is nothing to do with A Long Time Ago – it’s about a place you can inhabit at almost any time.

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Exhibitions

ABOVE THE WAAVE DORSET: FLORA, FAUNA, LANDSCAPE & COAST 22 Sept – 6 Oct 2012 Wessex Arts and Visual Expressionists Wessex Arts and Visual Expressionists bring their inaugural exhibition “Above the WAaVE” to the Allsop Gallery. A group of like-minded artists and craftsmen will be exhibiting under the theme “Dorset: flora, fauna, landscape & coast” where each member brings their interpretations of the theme to life. A series of forecourt demonstrations throughout the two weeks will show the skills that so many Dorset craftsmen use to earn their living or express their art. These will include a live blacksmith’s forge, wood carving, throwing pottery, basket weaving, stone carving and painting.

ART, SCIENCE AND THE COAST

Events

13 Oct – 24 Nov 2012

Saturday 22 Sept, 10am–2pm The Allsop Gallery, FREE Demos and ‘come and try’ sessions from a range of artists and craftsmen involved in the exhibition.

Throughout the summer various venues in Dorset hosted new site-responsive artworks by five artists commissioned to explore and interpret the unique Jurassic Coast, with the support of earth scientists.

Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 3 Oct The Allsop Gallery, FREE Forecourt demonstrations.

Other events will take place during the exhibition. www.waave.co.uk

This exhibition brings together works and documentation of all five commissions, including Storyweir, which took place at Burton Bradstock, managed by Bridport Arts Centre and PVA Media Lab. The exhibition will offer insights into the process and outcomes of this fascinating project, and the landscape it explored, with contributions from: Proboscis (Alice Angus, Giles Lane, Gary Stewart, Stephan Kueppers), Simon Callery, Mat Chivers, Zachary Eastwood-Bloom, Simon Ryder.

Events

THE ARTIST AS WRITER Saturday 13 Oct, 2pm The Allsop Gallery, FREE Prolific bloggers Proboscis and Simon Ryder both use writing as part of their creative process. Join them in the gallery to discuss how this has contributed to their work for ExLab. Part of the Bridport Open Book Festival.

EXHIBITION TOURS Saturday 27 Oct & Saturday 10 Nov, 2pm The Allsop Gallery, FREE Join an informal discussion about the work and the themes explored, with members of the ExLab project team. Tours and workshops can be arranged for school groups on request. Contact the box office.

www.exlab.org.uk

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Café & Foyer Galleries

DORSET POTTERY GROUP ANNUAL EXHIBITION 4 – 15 Dec 2012 The Allsop Gallery Potters from across Dorset display an excellent variety of both functional pottery and decorative sculptural ceramics in the Allsop Gallery. The work covers a wide range of styles and methods using clay in traditional and contemporary ways and firing it using many different types of kilns. This is an ideal opportunity to pick up unique gifts at affordable prices, made by local potters.

The ammonite in the Art Centre’s rear garden was made by members of the group. The group welcomes new members from all backgrounds with an interest in pottery. www.dorsetpotterygroup.co.uk

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DAVID MAJOR

JULES CROSS

31 Aug – 29 Sep 2012 Foyer Gallery

31 Aug – 29 Sept 2012 Café Gallery

David Major’s paintings form part of a series based upon mature beech trees standing on a water-shed above the hamlet of Wynford Eagle.

They have been painted at different times of the day and seasons of the year, the acrylic paint being applied by brush, knife and frequently fingers.

Jules Cross’s recent work explores how light is absorbed or reflected by different surface textures.

FOYER GALLERY

CAFÉ GALLERY

MICHAEL SOLE & CANDY NEUBERT

BRONWEN COE FOYER GALLERY

CAFÉ & FOYER GALLERIES

Colour temperature is used to define light and shade, cloudscapes are used to add drama and perhaps threat, whilst reflections, double images and blatant juxtapositions create contrasts and ambiguity.

2 – 27 Oct 2012 Café & Foyer Galleries Extreme circumstances, powerful subjects – the energy of the ocean expressed in oil and acrylic by an artist, and in words by a poet. Michael Sole and Candy Neubert bring their different mediums together, work which evolved from time spent living by the sea, influenced by weather and tides.

31 Oct – 24 Nov 2012 Foyer Gallery Inspired by landscape, and reading Mircea Eliade’s ‘Sacred and Profane’, Bronwen Coe’s work explores the hidden and mystical qualities of nature. Involving a diversity of images, her pieces arrive at a resonance with each other, which reveals a gently surreal synchronicity.

IMAGES FROM THE MARSHWOOD VALE 28 Nov – 22 Dec 2012 Café & Foyer Galleries To celebrate more than 10 years publishing the area’s most popular free community magazine, The Marshwood Vale Magazine is hosting an exhibition of cover photographs by RPS Associates Robin Mills and Julia Mear. The black and white portraits are sensitive, revealing character studies of the wonderful mix of people that make up our vibrant community. www.marshwoodvale.com

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Take Part: Talks FUNDRAISING TALKS TOWARDS BRIDPORT ART CENTRE’S BUILDING DEVELOPMENT FUND (see p.38 for details).

A PHOTOGRAPHIC ODYSSEY

SHACKLETON’S ENDURANCE EXPEDITION CAPTURED ON CAMERA Saturday 20 Oct, 7.30pm Tickets: £8/£7 Members | £5 Concessions A fascinating journey presented by Mark Cottle, historian and lecturer with the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies

ALIVE LIFE DRAWING WITH JOHN MEAKER

MATISSE – THEMES AND VARIATIONS

BY TATE GUIDE DAVID HUTCHINSON Sunday 28 Oct, 7.30pm Tickets: £7.50 Matisse’s revolutionary paintings broke the rules of the French artistic establishment, putting him at the forefront of modern art. Seeing how he develops a series of variations opens up new ways of looking at and appreciating painting. Studios with an open window, statuesque and sensual women, and the cut-outs he invented when he could no longer paint, all show a wonderful mastery of colour and design. Plus stories of his dramatic life, including his fraught but fruitful contacts with Picasso.

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Term starts Thursday 6 Sept and runs till 13 Dec To book: call John Meaker 07816 850 107 Alive Life Drawing offers excellent models and fundamental observational and analytical skills. A great resource for artists, tuition for students and beginners. Tutor John Meaker offers conscientious tuition, technical guidance and creative challenges. (no classes 11 Oct and 8 Nov).

A FEELING FOR FORM WITH HELEN EVANS

Thursdays from 1.30–3.30pm in the café 18 Oct/1 Nov/15 Nov/29 Nov/13 Dec Greta also runs small monthly groups which involve close criticism of your poems. A few places remaining for 2012/13. Please call the Poetry School 0207 582 1679 for more information.

A fortnightly 10-week course exploring form in poetry intended for beginners and intermediate writers. How can you work out which form to use in a particular poem?

We’ll explore this crucial question. Practical exercises, along with in-depth feedback on your drafts, will help you free your poems to say what they want to say. (Continues in spring term 2013).

2012/13 Poetry School Reading Course

LIKE MUSIC FOR POETRY WITH GRETA STODDART

Thursdays 1.30–3.30pm in the café 4/25 Oct, 8/22 Nov, 6 Dec For adults - regular classes

There are many different kinds of music. We group our music: classical, jazz, punk, folk. There are many different kinds of poetry. What happens if we try and form such groups in poetry? Reading poems for their similar sound or stance might lead us to become more aware of different strands in contemporary poetry which may in turn lead us to where our own poems might stand. This is predominantly a reading course but we will do one writing exercise per session. (Continues in spring term 2013).

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NATIONAL POETRY DAY

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE

COLOURSTRINGS DORSET – MUSIC FOR KINDERGARTEN CLASSES

Thursday 4 Oct, 9.30am Contact Kate Wilson for further details on 01308 427 183 or kate@bridport-arts.com

WRITING LIFE WITH PAUL DODGSON

Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 Oct, 10.30am–4.30pm Cost: £50 for both days | Max 10 places For adults - one-off class

Do you want to write about your life but are not sure where to start?

In this intensive weekend workshop you will be introduced to techniques of memoir writing, led by writer and producer Paul Dodgson. Everybody has a story to tell, so come along with an open mind and start to write the story of your life.

For more information go to www.writinglife.co.uk

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PHYSICAL THEATRE FOR ADULTS WITH NIKI MCCRETTON

Saturday 20 Oct & Saturday 1 Dec, 10.30am–1.30pm Cost: £15/£12 Concessions | Max 15 places For adults - one-off class

Come and explore physical performance with renowned dancer, producer and choreographer Niki McCretton. An opportunity to create, devise and have fun.

KONNAKOL WORKSHOP WITH ASAF SIRKIS

Friday 7 Dec, 4pm–6pm Cost: £5 | Max 20 places For adults - one-off class

Discover the amazing power of Konnakol.

Originated in the south of India some 5000 year ago, Konnakol must be one of the most effective methods for understanding and mastering rhythm - one of the most important aspects of any musical style. Suitable for instrumentalists and vocalists of all styles and levels, this workshop will give you a glimpse into the world of rhythm in a new way and will provide you with powerful tools to guide, help and expand your understanding of rhythm.

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A chance to enjoy a selection of the poems written and performed by local school children as part of the Potting Shed Poems project run by Bridport Food Festival in conjunction with Bridport Story Traders and poet Steve Tasane.

NATIONAL POETRY DAY BAC CAFÉ

Thursday 4 Oct, 7pm Contact Kate Wilson if you’d like to read on 01308 427 183 or kate@bridport-arts.com This year’s theme is Stars. Come and hear some of the fine poets from Greta Stoddart’s classes read sparkling work on this theme. There will be time for a couple of short open mic readings.

Entry by donation.

WITH REBECCA MURPHY Term starts Monday 17 Sept for 10 weeks Cost: £4.50 per session

Max 12 children per session To book please contact Rebecca on 01305 812 478 A fun and fulfilling start to a life of music, where children and parents explore together the different musical concepts of rhythm, pitch, melody, dynamics, tempo, character, form and style.

Learning is through play, using movement and the senses. Activities include songs, rhymes, games, moving to music and playing un-tuned and tuned percussion, encouraging performance and listening.

10–10.45am for babies and toddlers up to 18 months 11–11.45am for over 18 months to pre-school (No classes 29 Oct or 5 Nov)

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Photo credit: BYD tap dancer Marina Renne- Cemmick taken by Kai Taylor

Take part: Half Term Workshops

BRIDPORT YOUTH DANCE

WITH NIKKI NORTHOVER Term starts 3 Sept To enrol please call Nikki on 07765 971 357 or e-mail bridportyouthdance@yahoo.co.uk

Monday 4.30–5.30pm Middle tap and contemporary Level 1. Ages 8–11 years. Term fees: £54 Monday 5.30–6.30pm Middle tap and contemporary Level 2. Ages 10–13 years 6.30–7.30pm Senior contemporary ages 14 years and over with dance experience.

Term fees: £54

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Other classes include Intermediate tap and contemporary classes for ages 14 years and over, Rhythm Makers for ages 5–7 years and Bridport Boys Dance. www.bridportyouthdance.org.uk

DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS: This scheme offers subsidised places to talented and committed children from families on a low income. If you would like to support this scheme or find out more information please contact Nikki.

BYD scholarship scheme is supported by Activate, Bridport Lions and Bridport Youth Dance.

LYRIC WRITING & SONG CREATION WITH B-SHARP LED BY GLYNN BUSH AND RALPH CREE

Mondays 6.30–9pm for 15–19 year olds Term starts 17 Sept – 3 Dec Tickets: £5 per session (inc. gig rehearsals) / Max 12 places An exciting opportunity for aspiring writers and musicians to work with music leaders from B-Sharp. An end of term gig to showcase the new songs will be held on Saturday 15 December at 5.30pm. There will additional rehearsals on Sun 9 Dec (10am to 1pm) and before the gig.

JUNIOR BACSTAGE Wednesdays 4–5.30pm Term starts 12 Sept – 28 Nov Tickets: £4 per session Max 15 places Do you love drama and performing? Then this fun session will be right up your street.

Theatre games, improvisation, building characters and regular opportunities to share the work you have created. For 8–11 year olds. Led by Lecoq trained actor and director Jonny Hoskins.

BACSTAGE

THEATRE WORKSHOPS FOR 12 – 18 YR OLDS Wednesdays 5.45–8pm Term starts 12 Sept – 28 Nov Tickets: £4.50 per session / Max 16 places Sessions on 10 Oct and 7 Nov will be at the Lyric Theatre.

Create theatre through stimulating sessions led by choreographer and dancer Niki McCretton. This term will take the theme of Home as a starting point, there will be opportunities for students to share the work created.

There will be an opportunity to work towards a nationally recognized bronze level Arts Award this term. Please call Kate for more details 01308 424204.

THE BIG DRAW FAMILY WORKSHOP LET THE WILD RUMPUS START

Saturday 27 Oct, 10.30am–3pm Tickets: FREE EVENT Come and create a theatrical set to music based on Where the Wild Things Are. This year’s Big Draw is a tribute to the imagination of the late illustrator Maurice Sendak. Run

by Theatre Maker, Sarah Butterworth, drop in and create a larger than life wild beast character, or make some doodles to add to the magical paper set on stage.

B-SHARP MUSIC PERFORMANCE SESSIONS

WITH PETE WILD, JACQUES VERHAEREN AND B SHARP TRAINEES FOR 12 – 19’s Monday 29 & Wednesday 31 Oct, 2pm–8pm Tuesday 30 Oct, 12–6pm Tickets: £20 per day (Concessions available) FREE end of course performance Weds 31 Oct 7pm.

B-Sharp returns for a 3-day session of music making with young people.

For information / bookings contact: franwilliams@bsharp.uk.com

JUNIOR BACSTAGE THEATRE SCHOOL WITH JONNY HOSKINS / FOR 8 TO 11 YEAR OLDS

Tuesday 30 Oct – Thursday 1 Nov, 10.30am to 4pm daily Cost: £15 per day / £13 siblings Immerse yourself in the exciting world of theatre; develop skills in mime; learn about stage presence and how to transform on stage!

Create a new play to be performed on Thursday 1 November at 6pm.

This course will take place at the Lyric Theatre, Barrack Street.

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FIT FOR THE FUTURE BUILDING DEVELOPMENT FUND Be part of the story of Bridport Arts Centre.

Bridport Arts Centre has been the cultural heart of the town for almost 40 years. We are always looking at how we can improve the experience we offer to visitors and developing our facilities so that they are fit for the future is an ongoing task.

Super £3 As part of our continued commitment to making the arts accessible to all, Bridport Arts Centre is offering an early bird concession price of £3 for a number of our events this season.

Members’ booking opens – 14 Aug 2012 General booking opens – 21 Aug 2012

Online

FARMERS MARKETS

Booking online is an easy and safe way of getting the tickets that you want at a time convenient to you.

Book online 24 hours a day at www.bridport-arts.com

9am–1pm 2nd Saturday of every month: Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9 & Apr 13

By Phone

Fantastic locally produced food.

THE ART GARDEN CAFÉ

Call the Box Office on 01308 424204. We accept payment by most credit and debit cards. If your call is taken by the answer phone, please leave your telephone number and we will call back.

Send a cheque made payable to Bridport Arts Centre.

Refunds

Access

We are now ready to launch Stage 2 of the plan, which will focus on significant improvements to the interior of the building, with the aim of making the Arts Centre a more sustainable organisation and a better place to visit.

Ethical café serving delicious food using the best local, organic and fair trade produce. Morning coffee, light lunches. Nice wholesome home cooked fare in a child friendly environment, healthy tuck available for Kids’ shows. Bring in your laptop and make use of our free wifi access.

By Post

Thank you for helping make the Arts Centre such a special place.

Polly, the staff and Trustees

We have a level access foyer, theatre and cafe.

Please advise us when booking tickets of any special requirements. The Allsop Gallery is accessible via a platform lift.

Bridport Arts Centre does not refund money for tickets.

Reservations

Our bar serves local guest ales and a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The bar is open one hour before the performance on all evening events. Interval drinks may be ordered in advance. Snacks and ice-cream are also available.

Latecomers will be asked to delay entering the auditorium until a suitable pause in the performance.

Phone Number: 01308 427183 Email: info@bridport-arts.com

Open: Wednesday – Friday 10am–2pm.

Saturday 10am–4pm with Cream Teas (2–4pm)

REFRESHMENTS

Note

Address: Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport, Dorset,DT6 3NR

In 2010 Stage 1 of a new capital development plan was completed, remodelling the forecourt and facade of the building.

You can contribute to the project by becoming a bronze, silver or gold donor. There will also be other ways to support the campaign and full details can be found on our website.

20 tickets will be held until two weeks before the event for full- time students, young people between 16–18 years of age, those in receipt of Income support, Job seekers Allowance and Housing Benefit, Disabled. ID required Supported by Magna housing.

Visiting Information

In Person The Box Office is open 10am to 4pm Tues to Sat, and one hour before an evening performance.

We are busy preparing applications to major funders, but we are going to need your help too. The project will cost approximately £500,000 and we aim to raise £50,000 from our Fit for the Future campaign.

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VISITOR INFORMATION

BOOKING INFORMATION

We are happy to reserve tickets for one week, after this they will be deleted from the system. Please collect no later than 30 mins before the performance.

Concessions Our concessionary rates apply to those in receipt of disability benefit, job seekers’ allowance or income support. Proof may be requested.

Car Parking Parking bay for disabled drivers immediately outside the venue. Other visitors are advised to use the south street car park on the left hand side further down South Street, leaving town.

Bridport Arts Centre is registered in England and Wales as a Company Limited by guarantee No. 3550280. Charity number 1069780

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