DorchesterARTSSUMMER 2011

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DORCHESTER ARTSSchool Lane, The Grove, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XRBox Office: 01305 266926Email: enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.ukWebsite: www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

STAFFSharon Hayden Artistic DirectorJulie Loyd Marketing OfficerIrene Archibald AdministratorKathy Webb Finance Officer

FREELANCE STAFFChris Huxley Strategic DevelopmentKathie Prince Community Outreach (Choir)Jo Simmons Drama Group Leader (DYT)Mickey Wills Music Group Leader (Pop Club)

BOARDAlastair Nisbet ChairSimon Barber, John Bullock, Jane Burden, Suzy Cox,Tina Hicks, Andy Jacobs, Selina Malins, Ashley Mathews(DYT representative), Louise Sheaves (Treasurer),Wendy Petitdemange

PATRONSTracy Chevalier, Penelope Hobhouse, John Hubbard,Ann Jellicoe, Elizabeth McGregor, Lynne Reid Banks,Graham Snow, Minette Walters

BROCHUREDesigned by Simon BarberPrinted by Octavo

Dorchester Arts Centre is registered in England & Wales as aCompany Limited by Guarantee No. 2752793.

Registered Charity No. 1015546.

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The sun is shining on Dorchester Arts! The excellenceof our work over the years has been recognised byArts Council England who have awarded us NationalPortfolio status and a substantial increase in funding.

For the first time ever, we have funding in place for thenext two Dorchester Festivals in 2012 and 2014 aswell as continuing our professional programme and ourexpanding range of community arts projects.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Boardof Directors, staff, volunteers and Strategy DirectorChris Huxley for all their hard work in supportingDorchester Arts this year.

For those with a passion for world music we have thewonderful Shiva Nova returning to the Corn Exchangeon 24th June. Our outdoor theatre production inMaumbury Rings is a comedy thriller for all the familyThe Death of Sherlock Holmes - and for those of youintroducing children to the wonder of live performancewe have The Mousehole Cat, another beautifullycrafted show from Puppetcraft.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our manyevents this summer!

DorchesterARTS SUMMER 2011

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Sharon Hayden, Artistic Director

Sunday 8 May

BOYD AND WAINMUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (Doors and bar7.30pm) • £5Boyd and Wain are an award winning Anglo American folkduo. Their music is pure roots and rhythm and the songsare compelling, home grown tales of everyday life... Katypokes fun as easily as she tells a story of unfulfilleddreams.The sound is honest and original, the vocals are passionateand Benny’s fiddlin’ is just plain brilliant. New album Ain’tNo Fairy Tale is out now!www.boydandwain.co.uk

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EVERY SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTHAT DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE

Join us for our new Sunday Sessions inDorchester Arts Centre's Gallery for an eveningwith some of the best local Wessex musicians

With a mix of acoustic rock and blues classics,roots, rhythm and folk and a bar open all evening,

what better way to enjoy Sunday evenings!

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Friday 20 May

OH MARY!THEATREDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (Doors and bar7.30pm) • £8 / £6 members and under 18s • For ages11+ Cornish actor Bec Applebee, well known for her work withKneehigh Theatre Company, presents a one woman showbased on the incredible life story of Mary Bryant - Cornishhighway woman, convict, mother and maritime adventurer.This true story is a swashbuckling tale of transportation,love, escape, tragedy and redemption that spanned theworld between Cornwall and Australia.This performance uses a mix of dramatised story tellingand an evocative narrative to create a surprising, funnyand moving tale of adventure.www.becapplebee.com

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Friday 28 May - Sunday 12 June

OPEN 2011 EXHIBITIONVISUAL ARTSDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 2 -4pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm • Free admissionCome and enjoy some of the best visual talent Wessex has to offer in thisexhibition of work from the fourth Dorchester Arts Open competition inassociation with Evolver magazine.Take this opportunity to view some inspiring and diverse work from local artistsas we announce the winner of the £500 prize. Entries include paintings, prints,photographs as well as other mixed media two-dimensional works.Right: ‘City Break’ by Nigel Lord (Open 2010 Winner)

Thursday 2, Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June

CRIMES OF THE HEARTPDL EXTENSION THEATREDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 7.30pm (Doors and bar 7pm) • £9 • £7members and under 18sThis award winning dark comedy, by Beth Henley, is a deeply touching andfunny play set in a small southern town in the USA rocked by scandal when theyoungest of three dysfunctional, eccentric sisters is in trouble for shooting herhusband.In the wake of the destruction left by Hurricane Camille we find ourselvesembroiled in the devastation of the lives of the sisters, as each in turn commitsthe crime of failing to follow their hearts.Melanie Hooley directs Fran Sanson, Georgie Willis, Tamzin Hyde, Lee Stroudand Andrew Ackerman in this drama full of crisis and conflict.

All proceeds from these shows support Dorchester Arts work in the community

Saturday 21 May

BROOKS WILLIAMSBLUESNIGHTSDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (Doors and bar7.30pm) • £11 / £5.50* in advance • £12 / £6* on door •Seniors £9 in advance / £10 on door • *Under 18s / NUScardholdersU.S. born guitarist / singer / songwriter Brooks Williamsmakes his fourth visit to Bluesnights.Combining exquisite guitar artistry with a melodic vocalstyle, whether playing rarities, standards or his own finelycrafted songs, Brooks Williams will simply blow you away.www.brookswilliams.comwww.bluesnights.co.uk

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Sunday 12 June

B.B. HALL UNPLUGGEDMUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (Doors and bar7.30pm) • £5B.B. Hall Unplugged are Tony Day (harmonica), TomHopkins (vocals, 6 and 12 string guitars), Mark Warder(acoustic bass and vocals), and Charlie Waygood(percussion). Playing a mix of blues, Americana - includingJ.J. Cale, John Martyn, Ry Cooder and CreedenceClearwater Revival - and an assorted bag of stuff they justhappen to like!

Friday 17 June

JOHN BULLOCKCAMERA OBSCURA - DORSET FOLK SONGSDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (Doors and bar7.30pm) • £8 • Under 18s and concessions £6Well known to local audiences as one half of folk duoy’Strels Band, John Bullock will be performing materialfrom his new solo album Camera Obscura, the thirdvolume of Dorset songs collected over 100 years ago.A collection of beautiful rural melodies and storytellingcherished through generations.Join us for a delightful evening of songs of love and loss,betrayal and celebration, from Dorset’s rich tradition oflocal music, compered by Dorchester’s town crier AlastairChisholm.www.myspace.com/ystrel

Saturday 18 June

24 PESOSBLUESNIGHTSDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm) • £11 / £5.50* inadvance • £12 / £6* on door • Seniors £9 in advance / £10 on door •*Under 18s / NUS cardholders24 Pesos is one of the UK’s fastest rising bands. Emerging from the roughneckdives of London, 24 Pesos burst on to the blues scene in 2008 with their rawand rootsy live shows and debut album The Boogie Worm.Their latest album Busted, Broken and Blue showcases the evolution of the 24Pesos sound - 11 boot stompin’ originals drawing from diverse influences suchas Ray Charles, The Meters, Freddie King and Howlin’ Wolf.A great way to finish this Bluesnights season!www.myspace.com/24pesoswww.bluesnights.co.uk

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Friday 24 June

SHIVA NOVAWORLD MUSICDORCHESTER CORN EXCHANGE • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm) • £10 • Under 18s and concessions £6Shiva Nova, one of the West’s leading multicultural ensembles, returns to Dorchester after their sell out performance at theDorchester Festival several years ago. Their fusion of Indian, African and European styles, widely admired and enjoyed for itsenergy and spontaneity, cleverly integrates elements of jazz, classical and dance music.Shiva Nova are spending two days working with every Year 8 student in St. Osmund’s, Puddletown and Dorchester MiddleSchools running workshops in South Indian percussion, African drumming and Indian vocals. The students will present ashort showcase of the work they have done at the beginning of the performance.This is a rare opportunity to enjoy subtle eastern grooves and mesmerizing world music.www.shivanova.com

Friday 8 July

THE MOUSEHOLE CATPUPPET SHOWDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 5pm • £7 adults • £6members • £5 children • £20 family • For age 4 to verygrown upPuppetCraft present The Mousehole Cat, based on anaward-winning children’s book by Antonia Barber, toldthrough the miaowing and purring Mowzer the cat aboutthe Cornish fishing village of Mousehole where a storm hasbeen raging for weeks.Everyone is hungry as the boats cannot leave the harbourto fish. Old Tom the fisherman and his cat Mowzer set outto sea in their small boat, braving the fury of the GreatStorm-Cat to try and save the village. The story is inspiredby an old folk legend that is still celebrated each year inthe village of Mousehole.A charming tale brought to life using carved woodenpuppets, coloured shadows, live music, song and soundeffects.Presented in partnership with the Dorset Theatre PromotersConsortium

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Old Tea HouseBuilt 1635

Open for breakfast, morning coffee,lunches and afternoon teas

Bed and breakfast available

Business lunches, private bookingsand parties etc catered for

Tel: 01305 263719

44 High West Street,Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UT

Superscrumptiouscaloristictastyandnutricious

It’s not Mary Poppins, it’s a Cornish Pasty!From THE CELTIC KITCHEN, Antelope Walk

Baking carefully made pasties and cakes since 1996Traditional, alternative and vegetarian varietiesA Youth Music funded project

Sunday 10 July

STATE OF UNDRESSMUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (Doors and bar7.30pm) • £5State of Undress is a rocky rootsy fiddlesome band playingan exuberant and distinctive brand of original music. Withsongs that move from the mellow and thought provoking tothe downright shamelessly foot-tapping, State of Undresshave an almost theatrical quality to their performance.They are famous (or should that be infamous?) for thevibrancy, passion, energy and fun of their live gigs ...Oh,and they do have a bit of a thing going on with some shakyeggs!www.stateofundress.com

Friday 15 and Saturday 16 July

THE DEATH OF SHERLOCK HOLMESOPEN-AIR THEATREMAUMBURY RINGS • 7.30pm • £11 / £9 members / £30 family • £6 under 18s and concessionsCornwall's Miracle Theatre Company returns to our Roman ampitheatre Maumbury Rings with their new comedy The Deathof Sherlock Holmes.Holmes has a new mystery to solve – this time he is the victim. Investigating a most ingenious crime, where the onlywitness is a garden gnome, Holmes gets a tip-off from beyond the grave and enlists the help of Dr Watson to follow a trail ofcriminal masterminds and suspicious fairies.Miracle adds a large measure of comedy to create a period thriller with a sting in the tail - wonderful for all ages. Bring apicnic and enjoy great open-air theatre! Pimms bar, hot chocolate, teas and cakes from 6.30pm.www.miracletheatre.co.uk

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DORSET ONE WORLD FESTIVAL

SUNDAY 10 JULYKing’s Road Playing Fields, Dorchester

11am - 4pmA fun, family day of activities celebrating

diversity and multi-culturalism

BUZZ MUSIC PROJECTS present

WE SING!Sunday 3 July

Legendary folk singer FRANKIE ARMSTRONG willbe joining VIVA! - Dorchester’s Community Choir -and talented young singers from local schools to

present a summer song celebration.

An inspired evening for all who love to sing, ledby Kathie Prince of Buzz Music Projects

4pm • £6 • Students 16+ £3 • Under 16s freeVenue to be confirmed

(See www.dorchesterarts.org.uk for details)

Sunday 14 August

ADAM SWEETMUSICDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 8pm (Doors and bar7.30pm) • £5Adam Sweet is an experienced and talented young guitaristwho has been performing across the South West since theage of 15, with a solo acoustic set of rock and bluescovers and original tracks.Expect a high energy set of Adam's own acousticinterpretations of rock and blues classics, all providedwithout the use of any backing tracks or special effects,but with just his guitar and pounding left boot for company!www.myspace.com/adamsweetmusic

Monday 22 - Saturday 27 August

COMBINED ARTSWEEKSUMMER WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES*DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • £100 for the week • £60siblingsOnce again Dorchester Youth Theatre bring their extremelypopular summer workshops to Dorchester Arts Centre. Ifyou enjoy acting, singing, dancing and creating costumeprops and set design come and join in the fun of creating aperformance in one week! The workshops will be led by aprofessional team of writers, directors and musicians.Learn new theatre skills and meet new people! Fullcommitment required for the whole week.*See www.dorchesterarts.org.uk for further details

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The Royal Oak21 - 22 HIGH WEST STREET, DORCHESTEROpen Sunday to Thursday 7am - midnight

Friday and Saturday 7am - 1pmFood served until 10pm

Large selection of real ales and winesFree Wi-Fi

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DorchesterARTS COMMUNITY

Dorchester Community ChoirIf you love to sing join KATHIE PRINCE and the DorchesterCommunity Choir! The group meets weekly during termtime and explores an eclectic mix of roots music from allover the world. Kathie is a performer and director of BuzzMusic Projects and has a wealth of experience workingwith professional and community groups in Britain andabroad. Visit: www.kathie-prince-singer-musician.co.ukDorchester Arts Centre • Thursdays • 7.30pm - 9pm • £5/ £4 concessions • Details and bookings: 01305 259201

Just DanceJUST DANCE offers RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern and Tap toall ages and abilities. Learn to dance in a healthy andhappy environment with opportunities to perform and takeexaminations.Dorchester Arts Centre • Details and bookings: 07904081854 or 01305 259937 (Lisa Evans-Misailidou, RAD,CBTS, RTS, AISTD)

Pop ClubA fantastic opportunity for young people to take part in andexperience live music performance. Each week POP CLUBmembers get the chance to engage in a diverse range ofmusical workshops and perform through a professionalsound system under the guidance of music producerMICKEY WILLS. Pop Club will showcase its work at livegigs and festivals throughout the year.Dorchester Arts Centre • Saturdays during term time •10.30am - 12.30pm • 7th May - 16th July (excluding 28thMay) • £45 (Half price for siblings)

Dorchester Youth TheatreDYT is for young people who have a passion for theatreand are interested in performing. Led by drama teacherand actress JO SIMONS using improvisation, games anddevising. Drama and role play help develop children’ssocial and emotional well being as well as their creativeand critical abilities - and on top of that it’s great fun!Dorchester Arts Centre • Tuesdays • 26th April - 5th July(excluding 31st May) • DYT Primary (6 - 7 year olds)4.45pm - 5.45pm, £40 • DYT Juniors (8 - 11 year olds)5.45pm - 7pm, £40 • DYT (12 - 18 year olds) 7 - 9pm,£60 • All workshops half price for siblings

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Dorchester Arts is always keen to forge new partnershipswith dance and theatre companies looking for space todevelop new work. We have a growing number ofassociate artists who we work with on a range ofcommunity arts projects - from Youth Music to dramatherapy, from nurture groups in schools to the productionof animated films with groups of children.

Dorset-based ANGEL EXIT THEATRE COMPANY, whodeveloped their stunning production Moonfleet atDorchester Arts, have been back in residence rehearsingtheir new show The Secret Garden for our autumn season.

Dancers and musicians of Natasha Player’s companyZUBIDA MOVEMENTS will be resident during Julydeveloping their dance show Obey the Wind, which wasoriginally commissioned by Dorchester Festival.

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VolunteerVolunteers play a huge part in the continued success ofDorchester Arts, contributing time and skills that are aninvaluable resource for the charity. If you would like to joinour friendly team of volunteers please call Irene Archibaldat the Arts Centre on 01305 266926. Email:enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.uk

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Friday 1 JulyQUIZ NIGHTDORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE • 7.30pm (Doors and bar7pm) • £5 per person • Maximum number in team 6Come and test your knowledge of drama, theatre, music,artists and the arts at our fun and entertaining quiz nightraising funds for Dorchester Arts Centre’s work in the localcommunity.Round up your friends and you could win free tickets to ouroutdoor theatre extraganza Miracle Theatre’s The Death ofSherlock Holmes at Maumbury Rings on 15th and 16thJuly. Raffle, prizes and a taste of Dorset fayre.MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Mike Furse: 01305 266926

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Sunday Sessions: BOYD & WAINOH MARY!Bluesnights: BROOKS WILLIAMSOPEN 2011 EXHIBITIONMon - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 2 - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm

CRIMES OF THE HEARTCRIMES OF THE HEARTCRIMES OF THE HEARTSunday Sessions: B.B. HALL UNPLUGGEDJOHN BULLOCKBluesnights: 24 PESOSSHIVA NOVA

QUIZ NIGHTWE SING!MOUSEHOLE CATSunday Sessions: STATE OF UNDRESSTHE DEATH OF SHERLOCK HOLMESTHE DEATH OF SHERLOCK HOLMES

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