Dorchester
Arts Centre
Summer 2008 programme
Summer 2008 programme
Saturday 12 April • Guitar Workshop - John Etheridge/Kit Holmes
Dorchester Arts Centre • 6.15 - 7pm • £5 • Workshop
and Concert £14 / £13
concessions
Gain some expert tips and advice about all aspects of guitar playing! All abilities welcome from age 10 years upwards. Try out some warm-up exercises; explore tab and music; develop your technique, musicianship and performance skills. Bring an acoustic guitar or simply listen and learn!
Gain some expert tips and advice about all aspects of guitar playing! All abilities welcome from age 10 years upwards. Try out some warm-up exercises; explore tab and music; develop your technique, musicianship and performance skills. Bring an acoustic guitar or simply listen and learn!
Saturday 12 April • Music • JOHN ETHERIDGE + KIT HOLMES
Dorchester Arts Centre • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm)
• £12 / £11 (concessions)
Enjoy
an exciting evening of jazz, blues, folk, African
grooves and much more from two outstanding
guitarists. It’s a welcome return to the Arts
Centre, after their last sell-out show, for John
Etheridge and special guest Kit Holmes. John is one
of the world’s most respected guitarists, and has
performed with Stephane Grappelli, Soft Machine and
John Williams. Singer-songwriter Kit Holmes is a
rising guitar star whose music fuses a broad range
of influences from pop to folk, blues and soul. Her
latest CD received a 5 star review in Maverick
magazine.
“Full of warmth... an absolute delight” The Observer http://www.johnetheridge.com/
“Full of warmth... an absolute delight” The Observer http://www.johnetheridge.com/
Saturday 19 April • Bluesnights • JC AND ANGELA GRIMSHAW
Dorchester Arts Centre • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm)
• Tickets £10.50 / £5.25* in advance • £11.50 /
£5.75* on door (*Under 18s / NUS
cardholders)
Brother
and sister duo JC and Angelina Grimshaw have worked
together for more than a decade. From their Isle of
Wight base they have travelled extensively, playing
festivals and clubs as far afield as Russia, Japan
and the USA, working with and supporting high
profile acts including Dr John, Buddy Guy and Van
Morrison. Bluesnights is thrilled to have them in
Dorchester!
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Thursday 24 April • COMEDYNIGHT with Robin Ince
COMEDYNIGHT
Robin Ince
Dorchester Arts Centre • 9pm (Doors and bar 8pm) • Tickets £8 / £6 members and concessions
As part of a unique residency at Dorchester Arts Centre, Robin Ince will be trying out new material in the second of four shows in the run-up to his autumn tour.
Though
known to many as the put-upon support act of
Ricky Gervais,
Robin has in fact become one of the most popular
comedians in the country following his regular
appearances on radio and television, and the
creation of his comedy phenomenon, The Book Club.
He is also comedy consultant on hit Channel 4
series, Skins.
Robin mixes a wealth of knowledge about music and film with absurdism and a unique, biting, silly style that has made him so popular the world over.
Time Out Comedy Award Winner 2006 Chortle Award Winner 2006 and 2007 Observer Award Winner 2006 British Comedy Award Nominee 2006
“A supremely sardonic comedian… wry, intelligent and cruel” Evening Standard
“Snortingly funny” Daily Telegraph “A brilliant comic with a genius for improvisation” Time Out
www.myspace.com/robinince
Dorchester Arts Centre • 9pm (Doors and bar 8pm) • Tickets £8 / £6 members and concessions
As part of a unique residency at Dorchester Arts Centre, Robin Ince will be trying out new material in the second of four shows in the run-up to his autumn tour.
Robin mixes a wealth of knowledge about music and film with absurdism and a unique, biting, silly style that has made him so popular the world over.
Time Out Comedy Award Winner 2006 Chortle Award Winner 2006 and 2007 Observer Award Winner 2006 British Comedy Award Nominee 2006
“A supremely sardonic comedian… wry, intelligent and cruel” Evening Standard
“Snortingly funny” Daily Telegraph “A brilliant comic with a genius for improvisation” Time Out
www.myspace.com/robinince
Friday 25 April • POP CLUB with special guests THE DAZE
Dorchester Arts Centre • 8pm (Doors 7.30pm) •
Tickets £5 / £3 concessions
Dorchester
Arts Centre’s Saturday Morning Pop Club present an
evening of live music showcasing their Spring term
songs, a raffle boasting a selection of fantastic
prizes (including a guitar donated by Dorchester’s
Harmony Music), rounded off by a performance from
hotly-tipped young Dorchester band The Daze.
Friday 2 May• FILM Sigur Ros: ‘Heima’
FILM
Sigur Ròs: ‘Heima’
Dorchester Arts Centre • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm) • Tickets £5 on door / £4 in advance • Under 18s £2 • All profits to Age Concern
A
rare public screening of cult band
Sigur Ròs's
first ever film, filmed over two weeks last summer
when they undertook a series of free, unannounced
concerts in Iceland.
They hauled 40-plus people round 15 locations to the furthest flung corners of their homeland for their debut venture into live film, to create something, well, inspirational.
On their way they went to ghost towns, outsider art shrines, national parks, small community halls and the absolute middle-of-nowhere-ness of the highland wilderness, as well as playing the largest gig of their career at their homecoming Reykjavik show.
‘Heima’ (Icelandic for ‘at home’ or ‘homeland’) shows Sigur Ròs as never before. Whereas seeing the group live is normally a large-scale and sometimes overwhelming experience, making full use of lights and mesmeric visuals, ‘Heima’ was always intended to reveal more of what was actually going on on stage. It does this via long-held close-ups and a rare intimate proximity, without ever once breaking the spell.
“Staggeringly beautiful” The Observer Top 10 Greatest Ever Concert Movies
www.heima.co.uk
Dorchester Arts Centre • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm) • Tickets £5 on door / £4 in advance • Under 18s £2 • All profits to Age Concern
They hauled 40-plus people round 15 locations to the furthest flung corners of their homeland for their debut venture into live film, to create something, well, inspirational.
On their way they went to ghost towns, outsider art shrines, national parks, small community halls and the absolute middle-of-nowhere-ness of the highland wilderness, as well as playing the largest gig of their career at their homecoming Reykjavik show.
‘Heima’ (Icelandic for ‘at home’ or ‘homeland’) shows Sigur Ròs as never before. Whereas seeing the group live is normally a large-scale and sometimes overwhelming experience, making full use of lights and mesmeric visuals, ‘Heima’ was always intended to reveal more of what was actually going on on stage. It does this via long-held close-ups and a rare intimate proximity, without ever once breaking the spell.
“Staggeringly beautiful” The Observer Top 10 Greatest Ever Concert Movies
www.heima.co.uk
Saturday 10 May• GUITARNIGHT Robbie McIntosh
GUITARNIGHT
Robbie McIntosh
Dorchester Arts Centre • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm) • Tickets £11 / £5.50* in advance • £12 / £6* on door (*Under 18s / NUS cardholders)
Well-known
for his work with The Pretenders and Sir Paul
McCartney and more recently Norah Jones and John
Mayer - Robbie McIntosh's 30+ years career began
with acoustic classical guitar. For this
Guitarnight he will be performing a wide range of
music, in a variety of styles, including tracks
from his critically acclaimed 'Unsung' solo album
and its soon-to-be released successor.
www.robbiemcintosh.com
Dorchester Arts Centre • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm) • Tickets £11 / £5.50* in advance • £12 / £6* on door (*Under 18s / NUS cardholders)
www.robbiemcintosh.com
Saturday 17 May• BLUESNIGHT Michael Pickett
BLUESNIGHT
Michael Pickett
Dorchester
Arts Centre • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm) • Tickets
£10 / £5* in advance • £12 / £6* on door (*Under
18s / NUS cardholders)
In the few short years since Toronto-based Michael Pickett began visiting the UK, he has become one of the most popular Canadian musicians on the British blues scene.
Armed only with his acoustic guitars, rack harmonica and a deeply soulful voice, Michael holds his audiences spellbound. Come discover what makes this veteran bluesman so special!
www.michaelpickett.com
In the few short years since Toronto-based Michael Pickett began visiting the UK, he has become one of the most popular Canadian musicians on the British blues scene.
Armed only with his acoustic guitars, rack harmonica and a deeply soulful voice, Michael holds his audiences spellbound. Come discover what makes this veteran bluesman so special!
www.michaelpickett.com
22-26 May 2008 • The 8th Dorchester Festival
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Saturday 31 May • BRAZILIAN DRUMMING and CARNIVAL workshop
DRUM CIRCLE
‘New Grooves for the Bateria’
Dorchester
Arts Centre • 10am - 6pm • £20 / £10
A full day's workshop for Brazilian Carnival instruments, learning funky dance grooves bringing together elements of Brazilian and Cuban rhythms, technical studies on individual instruments and work on 'swing'. Some experience of drumming recommended. Over the last seventeen years Ravin 'Raz' Jayasuriya has specialised in Brazilian and Cuban percussion and has focussed on the more traditional styles from these two countries. Recommended for anyone with an interest in playing drums or percussion in a group. www.magicdrum.org.uk
A full day's workshop for Brazilian Carnival instruments, learning funky dance grooves bringing together elements of Brazilian and Cuban rhythms, technical studies on individual instruments and work on 'swing'. Some experience of drumming recommended. Over the last seventeen years Ravin 'Raz' Jayasuriya has specialised in Brazilian and Cuban percussion and has focussed on the more traditional styles from these two countries. Recommended for anyone with an interest in playing drums or percussion in a group. www.magicdrum.org.uk
Saturday 14 June • BLUESNIGHT Bad Influence
BLUESNIGHT
Bad Influence
Dorchester Arts Centre • 8pm 7.30pm) • Tickets £10 / ££6* on door (*Under 18s
Bad Influence, a four-piece band England, collectively have a blues spans almost a quarter-century. Cowell, one of the UK's finest band has a huge following amongst audiences across the UK. A fabulous a great Bluesnight season!
Dorchester Arts Centre • 8pm 7.30pm) • Tickets £10 / ££6* on door (*Under 18s
Bad Influence, a four-piece band England, collectively have a blues spans almost a quarter-century. Cowell, one of the UK's finest band has a huge following amongst audiences across the UK. A fabulous a great Bluesnight season!
Friday 20 June • Germaine Greer: ‘Shakespeare’s Wife’
Friday
20 June • Germaine Greer: ‘Shakespeare’s
Wife’
Corn Exchange • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm) • Tickets £15 / £13 • members and concessions
Germaine
Greer combines literary-historical techniques with
documentary evidence about life in Stratford in an
attenpt to put Shakespeare's marriage in its social
context.
She presents a new and more fruitful set of hypotheses about the life and career of the farmer's daughter who married our greatest poet.
Her daring suggestions seem less improbable against a carefully researched background than the negative prejudices so freely expressed by Shakespearean scholars.
The Q&A session which follows this talk can cover the full range of issues Professor Greer is associated with.
Corn Exchange • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm) • Tickets £15 / £13 • members and concessions
She presents a new and more fruitful set of hypotheses about the life and career of the farmer's daughter who married our greatest poet.
Her daring suggestions seem less improbable against a carefully researched background than the negative prejudices so freely expressed by Shakespearean scholars.
The Q&A session which follows this talk can cover the full range of issues Professor Greer is associated with.
Friday 27 June • COMEDYNIGHT with Robin Ince
COMEDYNIGHT
Robin Ince
Dorchester Arts Centre • 9pm (Doors and bar 8pm) • Tickets £8 / £6 members and concessions
As part of a unique residency at Dorchester Arts Centre, Robin Ince will be trying out new material in the third of four shows in the run-up to his autumn tour.
Though
known to many as the put-upon support act of
Ricky Gervais,
Robin has in fact become one of the most popular
comedians in the country following his regular
appearances on radio and television, and the
creation of his comedy phenomenon, The Book Club.
He is also comedy consultant on hit Channel 4
series, Skins.
Robin mixes a wealth of knowledge about music and film with absurdism and a unique, biting, silly style that has made him so popular the world over.
Time Out Comedy Award Winner 2006 Chortle Award Winner 2006 and 2007 Observer Award Winner 2006 British Comedy Award Nominee 2006
“A supremely sardonic comedian… wry, intelligent and cruel” Evening Standard
“Snortingly funny” Daily Telegraph “A brilliant comic with a genius for improvisation” Time Out
www.myspace.com/robinince
Dorchester Arts Centre • 9pm (Doors and bar 8pm) • Tickets £8 / £6 members and concessions
As part of a unique residency at Dorchester Arts Centre, Robin Ince will be trying out new material in the third of four shows in the run-up to his autumn tour.
Robin mixes a wealth of knowledge about music and film with absurdism and a unique, biting, silly style that has made him so popular the world over.
Time Out Comedy Award Winner 2006 Chortle Award Winner 2006 and 2007 Observer Award Winner 2006 British Comedy Award Nominee 2006
“A supremely sardonic comedian… wry, intelligent and cruel” Evening Standard
“Snortingly funny” Daily Telegraph “A brilliant comic with a genius for improvisation” Time Out
www.myspace.com/robinince
Friday 11 July • MIRACLE THEATRE ‘Jason’
MIRACLE THEATRE
‘Jason’
Maumbury Rings • 8pm (Doors and bar 7pm) • Tickets £11 / £9 member / £5 child / £26 family
Miracle
Theatre’s new summer production will take you into
the lands of Greek legend and romance as our hero
battles against the odds.
Nothing can stop Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece - not even a dodgy oracle. It takes more than a bad weather forecast, threats from dysfunctional gods or sirens with halitosis to put off the Argonauts.
But when it comes to love, Jason is completely overwhelmed. He is no match for the sorceress Medea.
Miracle plunders the riches of Greek mythology with tragic consequences! Bring your friends and family, a picnic, and something to sit on!
www.miracletheatre.co.uk
Maumbury Rings • 8pm (Doors and bar 7pm) • Tickets £11 / £9 member / £5 child / £26 family
Nothing can stop Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece - not even a dodgy oracle. It takes more than a bad weather forecast, threats from dysfunctional gods or sirens with halitosis to put off the Argonauts.
But when it comes to love, Jason is completely overwhelmed. He is no match for the sorceress Medea.
Miracle plunders the riches of Greek mythology with tragic consequences! Bring your friends and family, a picnic, and something to sit on!
www.miracletheatre.co.uk
Saturday 12 July • MIRACLE THEATRE ‘Jason’
MIRACLE THEATRE
‘Jason’
Maumbury Rings • 8pm (Doors and bar 7pm) • Tickets £11 / £9 member / £5 child / £26 family
MMiracle
Theatre’s new summer production will take you into
the lands of Greek legend and romance as our hero
battles against the odds.
Nothing can stop Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece - not even a dodgy oracle. It takes more than a bad weather forecast, threats from dysfunctional gods or sirens with halitosis to put off the Argonauts.
But when it comes to love, Jason is completely overwhelmed. He is no match for the sorceress Medea.
Miracle plunders the riches of Greek mythology with tragic consequences! Bring your friends and family, a picnic, and something to sit on!
www.miracletheatre.co.uk
Maumbury Rings • 8pm (Doors and bar 7pm) • Tickets £11 / £9 member / £5 child / £26 family
Nothing can stop Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece - not even a dodgy oracle. It takes more than a bad weather forecast, threats from dysfunctional gods or sirens with halitosis to put off the Argonauts.
But when it comes to love, Jason is completely overwhelmed. He is no match for the sorceress Medea.
Miracle plunders the riches of Greek mythology with tragic consequences! Bring your friends and family, a picnic, and something to sit on!
www.miracletheatre.co.uk
Friday 18 July • THEATRE ‘A Taste of Coward’
THEATRE
‘A Taste of Coward’
Dorchester Arts Centre • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm) • Tickets £10 (to include cocktails and tasty morsels)
Join
us at the Arts Centre for a series of short
performances written by
Noel Coward
are performed by voice coach
Pat Oddy’s
students.
Bon viveur Julian Oddy will also be on hand to provide an intoxicating guide to sophisticated drinking.
A thoroughly marvellous evening is guaranteed for all!
Dorchester Arts Centre • 8pm (Doors and bar 7.30pm) • Tickets £10 (to include cocktails and tasty morsels)
Bon viveur Julian Oddy will also be on hand to provide an intoxicating guide to sophisticated drinking.
A thoroughly marvellous evening is guaranteed for all!
Friday 25 July • COMEDYNIGHT with Robin Ince
COMEDYNIGHT
Robin Ince
Dorchester Arts Centre • 9pm (Doors and bar 8pm) • Tickets £8 / £6 members and concessions
As part of a unique residency at Dorchester Arts Centre, Robin Ince will be trying out new material in the third of four shows in the run-up to his autumn tour.
Though
known to many as the put-upon support act of
Ricky Gervais,
Robin has in fact become one of the most popular
comedians in the country following his regular
appearances on radio and television, and the
creation of his comedy phenomenon, The Book Club.
He is also comedy consultant on hit Channel 4
series, Skins.
Robin mixes a wealth of knowledge about music and film with absurdism and a unique, biting, silly style that has made him so popular the world over.
Time Out Comedy Award Winner 2006 Chortle Award Winner 2006 and 2007 Observer Award Winner 2006 British Comedy Award Nominee 2006
“A supremely sardonic comedian… wry, intelligent and cruel” Evening Standard
“Snortingly funny” Daily Telegraph “A brilliant comic with a genius for improvisation” Time Out
www.myspace.com/robinince
Dorchester Arts Centre • 9pm (Doors and bar 8pm) • Tickets £8 / £6 members and concessions
As part of a unique residency at Dorchester Arts Centre, Robin Ince will be trying out new material in the third of four shows in the run-up to his autumn tour.
Robin mixes a wealth of knowledge about music and film with absurdism and a unique, biting, silly style that has made him so popular the world over.
Time Out Comedy Award Winner 2006 Chortle Award Winner 2006 and 2007 Observer Award Winner 2006 British Comedy Award Nominee 2006
“A supremely sardonic comedian… wry, intelligent and cruel” Evening Standard
“Snortingly funny” Daily Telegraph “A brilliant comic with a genius for improvisation” Time Out
www.myspace.com/robinince
Wednesday 30 July - 1 August • Indian dance and drama workshops
YOUTH DANCE WORKSHOPS
‘An Indian Dream’
Dorchester
Arts Centre • 9.30am - 4pm • Bring packed lunches •
£50 (3 days) • Age 9 - 18 • Bookings: 01305
266926
Join Indian dancer and choreographer Monisha Bharadaj for a 3 day dance and drama workshop, creating a stunning performance piece to be performed on the Friday evening at the Arts Centre. During the residency you will learn Indian dance techniques. Previous experience not necessary.
‘An Indian Dream’
Join Indian dancer and choreographer Monisha Bharadaj for a 3 day dance and drama workshop, creating a stunning performance piece to be performed on the Friday evening at the Arts Centre. During the residency you will learn Indian dance techniques. Previous experience not necessary.
Wednesday 30 July • Indian Beauty Secrets
Wednesday
30 DEMONSTRATION
Indian Beauty Secrets
Dorchester Arts Centre • 7pm • £5
Join
Monisha for a glimpse into the traditional beauty
secrets of India. She will talk about natural
solutions for body and soul as well as giving
practical and affirming advice on how to achieve
inner beauty at every stage of life.
Indian Beauty Secrets
Dorchester Arts Centre • 7pm • £5
Thursday 31 July • The UK's hottest Indian cookery School
Thursday
31 DEMONSTRATION
Cooking with Monisha
Dorchester Arts Centre • 7pm • £5
The
UK's hottest Indian cookery school.
www.cookingwithmonisha.com
Cooking with Monisha
Dorchester Arts Centre • 7pm • £5
www.cookingwithmonisha.com
Thursday 31 July • Indian Dance performance
Friday
1 DANCE PERFORMANCE
‘An Indian Dream’
Dorchester
Arts Centre • 7pm • £6 / £4
See the results of Monisha Bharadaj’s 3 day residency. Join us for an evening of vibrant dance and storytelling, featuring up to thirty students.
‘An Indian Dream’
See the results of Monisha Bharadaj’s 3 day residency. Join us for an evening of vibrant dance and storytelling, featuring up to thirty students.
August 18-23 • YOUTH THEATRE Combined Arts Week
WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCE
Combined Arts Week
Dorchester Arts Centre • 10am - 4pm • Bring packed lunches • £75 for week (£45 for second sibling)
Dorchester Youth Theatre want to inspire you to act, sing and dance your way to creating a performance in one week! The workshops will be led by a professional team of writers, directors and musicians. Learn new theatre skills and meet new people!
Performances: Friday 22nd August (Dorchester Arts Centre, 7pm) and Saturday 23rd August (Venue and time to be confirmed)
Combined Arts Week
Dorchester Arts Centre • 10am - 4pm • Bring packed lunches • £75 for week (£45 for second sibling)
Dorchester Youth Theatre want to inspire you to act, sing and dance your way to creating a performance in one week! The workshops will be led by a professional team of writers, directors and musicians. Learn new theatre skills and meet new people!
Performances: Friday 22nd August (Dorchester Arts Centre, 7pm) and Saturday 23rd August (Venue and time to be confirmed)
Dorchester Festival returns to its ‘spiritual roots’ in the town's refurbished Borough Gardens. As there is no big white tent this year, ticketed events are likely to sell out fast. Online booking for all ticketed Festival events is now open!