FRESH from his adventures in the Celebrity Traitors’ Scottish castle, historian David Olusoga comes to Bridport Electric Palace on Friday 12th December at 7.30pm, with a new talk, History’s Missing Chapters, in which he explores how and why some people and some events are remembered and others are forgotten. The acclaimed author, broadcaster and newspaper…
BOTANICAL artist Pauleen Trim grew up in the beautiful, peaceful Winterborne valley south of Blandford, in an area full of wildflowers, plants and trees. She still lives, with her husband Jim, in Winterborne Whitechurch surrounded by friends, family – and that beautiful landscape of fields, hedges, trees and gentle hills. From childhood, she had always loved…
TWO jazz and fusion musical powerhouses, Christian Garrick and John Etheridge, have a short December tour with Artsreach, Dorset’s rural touring arts charity, starting on Wednesday 10th December at Hinton Martell village hall, continuing on Thursday 11th at Halstock, Friday 12th at Portesham and Saturday 13th at Shillingstone’s Portman hall, all starting at 7.30pm. Garrick…
FANS of the brilliant folk group St Agnes Fountain have two chances to see the trio in December, with a concert at Honiton’s Beehive Centre on Thursday 11th and their regular South Petherton date at the David Hall on Sunday 14th. Folk fans have a double treat at Honiton when they are joined by Devon-based…
CHRISTMAS is a magical time for families – but there will be a special sparkle when magician Peter Clifford comes to Dorchester Corn Exchange on Saturday 13th December, with his festive show, Wonderful Wintery Wizardry. Peter, who is a well-known actor in Bristol, is highly praised by his magician peers – Derren Brown calls him…
STURMINSTER Newton Choral Society will return to St Mary’s Church, on Saturday 6th December, at 7.30pm, for the much loved Christmas concert. This not-for-profit community choir draws its members from across North Dorset, and the beautiful parish church, with its celebrated stained glass windows, is the perfect venue for a joyful programme of traditional carols…
THINK of Dylan Thomas and, unless you are a poetry scholar, the chances are you will hear the voice of Richard Burton in your head, reading words from Under Milk Wood. Now, if you are one of the few fortunate ticket holders for the new Emma Rice Company production at the Lucky Chance in Frome,…
IF there is one thing a pantomime dame needs, it is to be seen – or perhaps B-Scene, as the newest company in the area is called. The Yeovil-based group will be bringing panto to Sherborne this Christmas, and it’s the perennial favourite story of Cinderella In this version, the wicked Morsus and the Ugly…
WHEN Clara’s mysterious aunt arrives at the family’s grand Christmas ball with a strange gift, she brings unexpected excitement to the festivities. Find out more when Taunton’s Brewhouse theatre presents The Nutcracker (Not the Ballet) this Christmas, from 2nd to 28th December. Join Clara (Nell Baker) on this magical Christmas Eve when her Nutcracker doll…
IF you are wondering whether your little children are old enough to enjoy a full-blown pantomime this Christmas, but would like to take them to a live show, the place to go is Bath Theatre Royal’s dedicated youth space, The Egg, and its new show Snow Mice, on various days and times until 11th January….