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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CBeebies star Chris Jarvis is writing and directing Aladdin at Lighthouse Poole – and starring as Widow Twankey

Panto star Chris to ‘frock ‘n’ roll’ in Poole

MAGIC is in the air with panto favourite Aladdin set to be performed at Lighthouse Poole in the run-up…

The humour- and heart-filled Swim, written and performed by Liz Richardson, is coming to Lighthouse Poole

Liz extols benefits of outdoor swimming

THE writer and performer of a production coming to Lighthouse Poole is offering an unusual invite to members of…

Callum Patrick Hughes is performing at the Mowlem’s Showbar

Get in with the Inn Crowd

THE Swanage Mowlem Showbar is set to host Callum Patrick Hughes for a performance of his hit show Thirst. The…

The tank will run at Tankfest at Bovington Tank Museum

Centaur tank is taking centre stage

FANS of British armour will enjoy a rare opportunity to see a newly restored Centaur tank run for the…

Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility is at Holme for Gardens

Classic theatre in the open air

HOLME for Gardens at West Holme, Wareham, is the beautiful setting for two classic plays in the open air…

Examples of L Paul Matthews’ work

Wildlife artist’s work goes on show

WILDLIFE artist L Paul Matthews is set to stage his spring open house exhibition near Dorchester. Paul chose a career…

SHAKESPEARE is coming to the garden of the Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne on Saturday, July 15, with Sisata’s production of The Tempest.

The Bard al fresco

SHAKESPEARE is coming to the garden of the Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne on Saturday, July 15, with…

The Dorset Blind Association Motor Show takes place on Sunday, May 21. Picture: Dorset Blind Association/Darima Frampton Photography

Petrolheads revved up for Dorset Blind Motor Show this weekend

PETROLHEADS will be revved up for the Dorset Blind Association Motor Show, which takes place this weekend. Lulworth Castle…

Shire Hall Museum in Dorchester will host Dorset Youth Pride on June 10

Dorset Youth Pride event returning to Dorchester in June

THE LGBT+ community will be celebrated at an event in Dorchester next month. Dorset Youth Pride returns to the Shire…

The Swanage Jazz Festival takes place in July

New Sunday night headliner for Swanage Jazz Festival after withdrawal due to ‘ill health’

A REPLACEMENT headliner has been brought in for the Swanage Jazz Festival after an act withdrew for ‘health reasons’. Issie…