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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Bolt in the Neck

Horror will have you in stitches

Inspired by the classic gothic horror film of the 1930s and heading for Dorset soon is Gonzo Moose’s fast-paced…

Veteran performer Marty Wilde

Marty’s still wild about live shows

HE MAY be 83, but Marty Wilde – the original ’50s pioneer of British rock and roll, veteran recording…

Ned Boulting will offer an insight into what goes on behind the scenes at the Tour de France.

Cycle tour insights are wheel funny

Tour de France cycling commentator Ned Boulting will be riding into the Lighthouse at Poole for his one-man stage…

Art into Food Appeal

Artwork will help put food on the table

ARTISTS are being invited to help turn their work into food for those who are struggling this winter. Donations of…

Flying Scotsman Corfe Castle. March 2019 Andrew PM Wright

Rolling, rolling, rolling: railway plays host to legendary Scotsman

THE world’s most famous steam engine is making a visit to Swanage. Close to celebrating its centenary, the record-breaking Flying…

The event hosts two concerts, a ceilidh and workshops for people to take part in.

Harvest returns for second big bash

EVERYONE is welcome at Wareham Folk Harvest, which promises a full day of music and dance on the quay…

Aynsley Lister has a new album coming and appears at the Tivoli on Friday.

Guitar ace Aynsley’s blues will leave you all shook up

With the Elvis film sparking an appreciation of the blues in a whole new generation of music fans, the…

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Even the weather is on song at ever popular music event

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2022 had a very special vibe, undoubtedly helped by sublime weather. Festival favourite Martha Tilston was…

The football club’s Shrek-themed entry stole the show.

Football club scores the winner at town parade

SWANAGE Town and Herston Football Club won best overall entry at the Swanage Carnival Sunday procession last month. The club…