Arts & Entertainment

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso
Find out what’s happening across the Purbeck Arts & Entertainment scene.
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Annual celebration of Dorset culture and beloved poet William Barnes

FANS of Dorset’s rich cultural heritage are invited to celebrate the 225th birthday of the county’s beloved dialect poet…

Joyful pantomime is filled with circus chaos, local humour and laugh-out-loud moments

THIS year’s pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Tivoli in Wimborne by Made to Measures productions is…

Riveting review of Bournemouth Pavilion’s panto Cinderella

THIS year’s pantomime production of Cinderella at the Bournemouth Pavilion delivered exactly what you’d had hoped for from a…

Music, dance, stories and comedy arrive in Dorset theatres from next month

ARTSREACH Dorset has unveiled its spring programme featuring more than 60 events. National and international musicians from a wide range…

Sultan Stevenson Trio performing at the festival Picture: Bob Meyrick

Swanage rallies to rescue beloved jazz festival with £15,000 lifeline

A FESTIVAL on the brink of collapse in Swanage looks to have secured its short-term future…

The festival will begin with a showing of Die Before You Die at Durlston Castle Picture: Purbeck Film Festival

Your chance to see thriller flick – filmed in Purbeck – at Purbeck Film Festival

THE highly anticipated Purbeck Film Festival kicks off tomorrow (October 17) – and a filmmaker will…

More than £2,500 has so far been raised Picture: Google

The Mowlem needs YOUR help to fix leaking roof

AN iconic Swanage landmark that is in desperate need of desperate support has launched a fundraiser…

Bournemouth Bach Choir returns to Wimborne Minster

BOURNEMOUTH Bach Choir is gearing up to perform in Wimborne Minster later this year.

The festival takes place on October 3 to 4 Picture: BIFF

Christopher Eccleston announced as patron for Bournemouth International Film Festival

Christopher Eccleston announced as patron for Bournemouth International Film Festival ACCLAIMED former Doctor Who actor…

The Zawose Queens – Pendo and Leah Zawose – will be showcasing the fluid polyrhythms and rapturous polyphonic singing of the Gogo (aka Wagogo) people when they appear at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Picture: Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Beard-offs, ceilidhs, world music and more all to come at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

WORLD music stars are set to descend on Dorset next week for the Purbeck Valley Folk Festival (PVFF). Held at…