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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Landance at the Maumbury Rings. Picture: Brendan Buesnel

Free Landance performances in Swanage open for bookings

TWO special contemporary dance performances are set to take place in Swanage next month – including an accessible show. At…

John Wetton

Concert in memory of rock legend John Wetton raises cash for Christchurch hospice

THE family of Dorset-raised rock legend John Wetton have livestreamed a memorial concert benefitting the Christchurch hospice where he…

The sand lizard sculpture will be in situ until August 31. Picture: ARC

A giant sand lizard is invading the Isle of Purbeck! For a good cause…

A GIANT sand lizard is invading the Isle of Purbeck. But far from threatening walkers, it is in the form…

Thomas Hardy

£35,000 will help preserve and reveal Thomas Hardy archives in Dorset

DORSET’S history centre has been handed a £35,000 grant to help preserve the archives of author Thomas Hardy. The Dorset…

The Dalek Squad will be at the Tank Museum next month

South West’s biggest model show heading for Tank Museum in Bovington

AN event in Dorset next month promises ‘everything you need to know’ about scale modelling. The Tank Museum, in Bovington,…

Thousands turn out as Swanage Carnival Week gets underway

THOUSANDS braved some unsettled weather for the beginning of Swanage Carnival Week. Saturday (July 29) saw the streets lined with…

PICTURES: Fans flock to 15th Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle

CAMP Bestival Dorset is underway. The 15th edition of the festival, founded by DJ Rob da Bank, opened its gates…

The Dorset Sunflower Trail opens on July 28 at Maiden Castle Farm near Dorchester

Dorchester sunflower trail opening tomorrow after surprise bloom

A SPECTACULAR sunflower trail is opening early – after a surprise bloom. Organisers at Maiden Castle Farm near Dorchester, will…

The Mega Slip and Slide attraction is between Wimborne and Corfe Mullen

Planning sought for Wimborne slip and slide that’s already open

A PLANNING application has been submitted for a slip and slide attraction near Wimborne – that is already open. The…

Free dance workshops for youngsters in Swanage

YOUNGSTERS can put their best feet forward at free dance workshops in Swanage. The town library will be the venue…