Bridport Arts Centre

The team that brought the Fabulous Fundraising Film Quiz that opened the From Page to Screen film festival is back, to bring you our Fabulous Showbiz Christmas Extravaganza Quiz!

Expect Spectacular Prizes, Surprise guests, audience participation and the ever-popular Simultaneous Bingo to add suspense and excitement to the evening.

Hosted once again by the hilarious Andy Bryant. You never knew you knew so much about show tunes, quotes, films, TV and music of all genres!

Festive frocks and sartorial Showbiz elegance encouraged!

Teams limited to 8 people (smaller teams welcome). Solo quiz-goers are welcome to join tables with less than 8

Thursday 07 December

Ticket Price: £10.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

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In the summer of 2014 – the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings – octogenarian Bernie Jordan made global headlines. He’d staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades. It was a story that captured the imagination of the world – Bernie seemed to embody the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing.

But of course, it wasn’t the whole story. It was the story we all tell ourselves to make war and old age bearable. The bitter-sweet script explores the reality with wit and a very big heart. Bernie’s adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene – the story celebrates their love without sentimentality and with an eye to the lessons we can all learn from the Greatest Generation.

Thursday 07 December 2023

7.30pm

Ticket Price: £7.50

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

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Ballygar, Dublin, Ireland, 1968: close friends Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O’Casey) win the trip of a lifetime – a pilgrimage to Lourdes. With each woman desperately in need of a personal miracle, the trip seems like an answer to all their prayers.

But when they are joined by Chrissie (Laura Linney), returning to Dublin after decades in America, deep wounds from the past are re-opened and bitter truths exposed.

As they confront one another and embrace their shared past, the group reckon with revelations that will change them forever.

Directed by Thaddeus O’Sullivan, The Miracle Club is a heartfelt story of friendship, family, and forgiveness.

Friday 08 December 2023

7.30pm

Ticket Price: £7.50

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

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The heartfelt wail of the blues; the sultry heat of the campfire; the crazy swirl of the bal musette, all fused together with virtuosity and passion in the melting pot of 1930’s Paris: the result was gypsy jazz.

Now ‘La Vie en Rose’ play this exuberant, toe-tapping music with a swing and joie-de-vivre as fresh today as when Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli first conjured it from the back streets of Pigalle.

With two guitarists, violin, clarinet and double bass, the band consists of five musicians with wide-ranging individual backgrounds in classical music, traditional jazz, rock, blues, country, ragtime and roots, pulled together by the shared pleasure of gypsy jazz and hot swing.

Friday 08 December at 8pm

Ticket Price:

£14.00 Adult

£12.00 Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

£5.00 Child

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

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Enjoy a night bursting with all the disco classics….from funk, soul, groove & motown through to the best 70s and 80s dancefloor fillers.

YOUR ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS 2023 PARTY NIGHT AT BRIDPORT ELECTRIC PALACE

★ PARTY STARTS 7pm with DJ Dr Funk

★ COMPLIMENTARY FIZZ.
Enjoy a glass of chilled Prosecco on arrival

★  COCKTAILS by Lloyd Brown of Dark Bear

★ DANCE to a 10 piece live band ‘Souled Out’ from 8pm plus vinyl disco until midnight

Advance tickets
£22.50 PER PERSON
£20.50 PER PERSON (show only with GROUP BOOKING OFFER*)
* 4+ tickets, paid for in one transaction

With four powerful vocalists, a superb  4 piece rhythm and a sensational brass section, Souled Out are so much more than just a band. They perform the whole spectrum of dance music from the 50’s through to present day chart hits as well as classic soul. Their spectacular live show with costume changes, choreographed dance routines and excellent state-of-the-art sound, light and multimedia systems has earned them the reputation as one of the most exciting live showbands performing in the UK and around the world!

​Twenty years on and the band have gone on to play at venues like Birmingham NEC, Wembley Arena, Knebworth and Earls Court as well as all the top hotels in the UK and Europe including The Grosvenor Mayfair, The London Metropole, The Ritz in Portugal, Hilton Prague and are the only band to have played New Years Eve at Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai three years running.

Saturday 09 December 2023

7pm

Ticket Price: £22.50 (£20.50 group offer if you buy 4+ tickets in one transaction)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

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Laugh Out Proud at Bridport Arts Centre will feature the stand-up-comedy delights of Mark Cram, Kate Martin and Daniel Foxx!

This is night is all about giving acts and audiences alike a fun and friendly place to express themselves, kick back, have a laugh and good time in an inclusive and welcoming comedy club environment. Whether it’s comedy, cabaret or anything in between – Laugh Out Proud is the queer night out you’re looking for.

Mark Cram is quite the all-rounder; with both a killer set and strong MCing chops. For the last few years Mark has been plying his comedy trade across the UK. Constantly evolving, usually unpredictable; he is garnering positive reactions everywhere he goes. – “A Masterclass in comedy design” Newbury Weekly News

Kate Martin is ‘brilliantly funny & energetic’ (Angela Barnes) and her ‘confident delivery and slick material’ (Chortle) have quickly established her as one of the most exciting new acts on the circuit. At 6ft 1 and with the longest wingspan in comedy (*probably), Kate’s a naturally engaging, energetic performer with effortlessly tight gags to match. Her unique background in mental health has given her a fresh take on the world, a completely distinctive voice, and fuels her high energy storytelling, whip-smart punchlines and razor-sharp observations of life’s quirks through queer eyes. – ‘Undeniably gifted. Explosive new talent, definitely an act that you will be bragging about seeing early in her career.’ NDC

Daniel Foxx is an award-winning comedian and writer from London. His easy-going delivery and sharp jokes have quickly established him as one of the most exciting new acts on the UK comedy circuit, whilst his comedy sketch videos have earned him a huge online following and millions of views. On screen, Daniel has performed on BBC One and BBC Three as part of the BBC New Comedy Awards- ‘Funny and filthy’ Graham Norton

Saturday 09 December at 8pm (18+)

Ticket Price:

£14.00 Adult

£12.60 Supporter

£12.00 Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

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Recorded at Venue Cymru, Llandudno

CBeebies Panto is coming back in cinemas for yet another Christmassy adventure, this time with Robin Hood at the helm!
As always, the show will feature many of CBeebies’ most popular actors and presenters. Full of catchy songs, dancing, and pantomime fun, it promises to be the must-see Christmas event for preschoolers and their families.

Sunday 10 December 2023

2pm

Ticket Price: Adults £7.50 / Under 16’s £5.50

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

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The captivating troubadour known as Beans on Toast embarks on a joyous musical escapade this Winter. Captivating hearts and minds with his tales of love, politics and the human  experience, Beans is unafraid to challenge the status quo with his irreverent wit and soul-stirring  lyricism.

Like a modern-day minstrel, Beans on Toast takes to the road on a captivating journey across towns and cities of the UK. His songs, the celebration of the human spirit and a call for unity resonate deeply in the hearts of listeners, leaving them inspired and moved. Inviting us to reflect, laugh and remember that amidst the chaos, there is still hope and beauty to be found.

Thursday 14 December 2023

8pm

Ticket Price: £18.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

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At the turn of the 20th century, oil brought a fortune to the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight. The wealth of these Native Americans immediately attracted white interlopers, who manipulated, extorted, and stole as much Osage money as they could before resorting to murder.

Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), “Killers of the Flower Moon” is an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal.

Also starring Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese, based on David Grann’s best-selling book.

Friday 15 December 2023

7.30pm

Ticket Price: £7.50

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

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Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family.

Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed.

Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets.

Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.

Choreography Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov
Music Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Original scenario Marius Petipa after E.T.A. Hoffman
Production and scenario Peter Wright
Designer Julia Trevelyan Oman
Lighting designer Mark Henderson
Production consultant Roland John Wiley
Conductor Andrew Litton

Cast TBC

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Saturday 16 December 2023

2pm

Ticket Price: £15.50 (Door £16.50)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

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The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels?

Can you help them on their journey? There’ll be excitement, adventure, play-acting, games, music, a splattering of silliness and lots of snow!

Led by Sidney & Tristan from The Last Baguette, A Winter’s Tail is a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.

The show lasts 1 hour including a stay and play session, and is created for ages 2+ and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome!

The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences, and is resident company at Pound Arts, Corsham. They recently performed for the Arts Centre with their production of Pandora’s box!

Sunday 17 December at 11am & 2pm

Ticket Price:

£12.00 Adult

£6.00 Child

Free for carers or children under 2

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

Bridport Arts Centre

The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels?

Can you help them on their journey? There’ll be excitement, adventure, play-acting, games, music, a splattering of silliness and lots of snow!

Led by Sidney & Tristan from The Last Baguette, A Winter’s Tail is a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.

The show lasts 1 hour including a stay and play session, and is created for ages 2+ and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome!

The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences, and is resident company at Pound Arts, Corsham. They recently performed for the Arts Centre with their production of Pandora’s box!

Sunday 17 December at 11am & 2pm

Ticket Price:

£12.00 Adult

£6.00 Child

Free for carers or children under 2

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

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Trigger warnings: Mature content within the show, including sexual humour, references to death and torture and infrequent swearing. 

The show is centered around one night in the life of the Addams Family: Passionate parents Gomez and Morticia, the moon-obsessed uncle fester, a kooky grandma, a mischievous Pugsley, their servant lurch and daughter Wednesday, who has fallen in love for the first time. On this night, the Addams meet her boyfriend Lucas and his parents Mal and Alice for what seems to be a regular dinner. However, with secrets being kept, jealousy and ancestors who cannot return to their crypt until love triumphs, Their night ends up being anything but ordinary!

About BYP:

Bridport Young Performers (BYP) is a youth theatre group for young performers aged 25 and under. They offer opportunities throughout the year in the arts, including workshops, trips, fundraising, community events and, of course, their Christmas musical! Past productions have included ‘The Young Ones’, ‘The Demon Headmaster’, ‘Annie’, ‘High School Musical’, ‘Seussical’ and, most recently, ‘Oliver!’ The group aim to support its members in their development as performers and people, with a youth production team of over 25 people, and cast of over 50 members for their last production, who are hoping ‘The Addams Family’ will be their biggest and best show yet!

Monday 18 to Thursday 21 December

7.30pm

Ticket Price: Adult £15.00 / Under 16 £10.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

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This festive show from Squashbox Theatre is a celebration of everything Christmassy, from fir trees, fairy lights, sleigh bells and snowflakes to crackers, carols, presents and puddings!

Try and spot some naughty elves, meet a wise-cracking snowman, say hello to an over-excited Christmas puppy, endure the world’s worst Christmas jumper, join the hunt for the magical Twelve Sprouts of Christmas and gaze in awe at the “beautiful” Christmas tree fairy…

‘The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness!’ is an over-stuffed stocking of seasonal surprises crammed with puppets, songs and comedy, and over-flowing with crazy characters, silly slapstick, tall tales and fantastic facts – all presented in that unique Squashbox style!

60 min long; suitable for children aged 5+ and their families

Tuesday 19 December at 11.30am

Ticket Price:

£12.00 Adult / £8.00 Children

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

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Trigger warnings: Mature content within the show, including sexual humour, references to death and torture and infrequent swearing. 

The show is centered around one night in the life of the Addams Family: Passionate parents Gomez and Morticia, the moon-obsessed uncle fester, a kooky grandma, a mischievous Pugsley, their servant lurch and daughter Wednesday, who has fallen in love for the first time. On this night, the Addams meet her boyfriend Lucas and his parents Mal and Alice for what seems to be a regular dinner. However, with secrets being kept, jealousy and ancestors who cannot return to their crypt until love triumphs, Their night ends up being anything but ordinary!

About BYP:

Bridport Young Performers (BYP) is a youth theatre group for young performers aged 25 and under. They offer opportunities throughout the year in the arts, including workshops, trips, fundraising, community events and, of course, their Christmas musical! Past productions have included ‘The Young Ones’, ‘The Demon Headmaster’, ‘Annie’, ‘High School Musical’, ‘Seussical’ and, most recently, ‘Oliver!’ The group aim to support its members in their development as performers and people, with a youth production team of over 25 people, and cast of over 50 members for their last production, who are hoping ‘The Addams Family’ will be their biggest and best show yet!

Monday 18 to Thursday 21 December

7.30pm

Ticket Price: Adult £15.00 / Under 16 £10.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Electric Palace

Trigger warnings: Mature content within the show, including sexual humour, references to death and torture and infrequent swearing. 

The show is centered around one night in the life of the Addams Family: Passionate parents Gomez and Morticia, the moon-obsessed uncle fester, a kooky grandma, a mischievous Pugsley, their servant lurch and daughter Wednesday, who has fallen in love for the first time. On this night, the Addams meet her boyfriend Lucas and his parents Mal and Alice for what seems to be a regular dinner. However, with secrets being kept, jealousy and ancestors who cannot return to their crypt until love triumphs, Their night ends up being anything but ordinary!

About BYP:

Bridport Young Performers (BYP) is a youth theatre group for young performers aged 25 and under. They offer opportunities throughout the year in the arts, including workshops, trips, fundraising, community events and, of course, their Christmas musical! Past productions have included ‘The Young Ones’, ‘The Demon Headmaster’, ‘Annie’, ‘High School Musical’, ‘Seussical’ and, most recently, ‘Oliver!’ The group aim to support its members in their development as performers and people, with a youth production team of over 25 people, and cast of over 50 members for their last production, who are hoping ‘The Addams Family’ will be their biggest and best show yet!

Monday 18 to Thursday 21 December

7.30pm

Ticket Price: Adult £15.00 / Under 16 £10.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Electric Palace

Trigger warnings: Mature content within the show, including sexual humour, references to death and torture and infrequent swearing. 

The show is centered around one night in the life of the Addams Family: Passionate parents Gomez and Morticia, the moon-obsessed uncle fester, a kooky grandma, a mischievous Pugsley, their servant lurch and daughter Wednesday, who has fallen in love for the first time. On this night, the Addams meet her boyfriend Lucas and his parents Mal and Alice for what seems to be a regular dinner. However, with secrets being kept, jealousy and ancestors who cannot return to their crypt until love triumphs, Their night ends up being anything but ordinary!

About BYP:

Bridport Young Performers (BYP) is a youth theatre group for young performers aged 25 and under. They offer opportunities throughout the year in the arts, including workshops, trips, fundraising, community events and, of course, their Christmas musical! Past productions have included ‘The Young Ones’, ‘The Demon Headmaster’, ‘Annie’, ‘High School Musical’, ‘Seussical’ and, most recently, ‘Oliver!’ The group aim to support its members in their development as performers and people, with a youth production team of over 25 people, and cast of over 50 members for their last production, who are hoping ‘The Addams Family’ will be their biggest and best show yet!

Monday 18 to Thursday 21 December

7.30pm

Ticket Price: Adult £15.00 / Under 16 £10.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ WISH is an all-new musical comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force: a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe, King Magnifico, to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.

From Disney Animation’s Jennifer Lee (FROZEN, FROZEN 2), WISH features the vocal talent of Academy Award® winning actor Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as King Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Asha’s favourite goat, Valentino, and is helmed by Oscar®-winning director Chris Buck (FROZEN, FROZEN 2) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON). With original songs by Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer/songwriter/musician Benjamin Rice, plus a score by composer Dave Metzger, WISH opens only in cinemas on November 24, 2023.

The runtime of 98mins includes a special 2min Disney100 short film in front of the main feature.

Saturday 06 January 11am

Ticket Price: £5.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

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Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the chequered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix.

Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.

Saturday 06 January 7.30pm

Ticket Price: £7.50

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

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*THIS SCREENING IS SUBTITLED*

In the summer of 2014 – the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings – octogenarian Bernie Jordan made global headlines. He’d staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades. It was a story that captured the imagination of the world – Bernie seemed to embody the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing.

But of course, it wasn’t the whole story. It was the story we all tell ourselves to make war and old age bearable. The bitter-sweet script explores the reality with wit and a very big heart. Bernie’s adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene – the story celebrates their love without sentimentality and with an eye to the lessons we can all learn from the Greatest Generation.

Thursday 11 January 2024

2pm

Ticket Price: £6.50

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

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Skylight
Written by David Hare
Directed by Stephen Daldry

Returning to the big screen after nearly ten years, Bill Nighy (Living) and Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman) feature in the critically acclaimed revival of David Hare’s play, directed by Stephen Daldry (The Audience).

On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra receives an unexpected visit from her former lover.

As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires.

Captured live from Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End in 2014.

Thursday 11 January 2023

7pm

Ticket Price: £15.50 (£16.50 on the door)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

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An artist and her elderly mother confront long-buried secrets when they return to a former family home, now a hotel haunted by its mysterious past.

Featuring a towering, deeply moving performance by Tilda Swinton, acclaimed filmmaker Joanna Hogg’s beguiling latest film is a brilliant and captivating exploration of parental relationships and the things we leave behind.

Friday 12 January 2024

7.30pm

Ticket Price: £7.50

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

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Verdi

Nabucco (Revival)

Ancient Babylon comes to life in a classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille. Mezzo-soprano Maria Barakova and tenor SeokJong Baek, in his company debut, are Fenena and Ismaele, and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy repeats his celebrated portrayal of the high priest Zaccaria.

Daniele Callegari conducts Verdi’s early masterpiece, which features the ultimate showcase for the great Met Chorus, the moving “Va, pensiero.”

Saturday 13 January at 5.55pm

Ticket Price:

£17.50 Adult

£14.50 Supporter & Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

£10.00 Child

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

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Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the jewel in the Roald Dahl crown and one of the best‐selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolatemaker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

This irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock‐full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time—proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

Friday 19 January 2024

7.30pm

Ticket Price: £7.50

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

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The Blues Band are now retiring from touring – but their two lead vocalists are continuing with their Acoustic Duo concerts.
Ruggedly durable and timeless, the Blues is perhaps more popular today than it has ever been. Young musicians still cut their teeth on its enticing, 12-bar appeal, but its real rewards, true virtuosity, poise and knowledge, only come with age.

Founder members of The Blues Band, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly’s tangled and colourful roots go way back into the true undergrowth of the tradition. As well as their own original material, they not only know and perform the work of the greats, ranging from Howling’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker through to Sonny Boy Williamson – they actually played alongside them, and enjoyed their friendship. After over a quarter century as presenter of his BBC Radio 2 R&B show, as a thrilling singer and harmonica maestro, what Paul Jones doesn’t know about the Blues can be written on a pinhead. The same can be said about Europe’s leading bluesman, Dave Kelly. He’s played with them all, including legends such as James Burton and Buddy Guy. Superb blues vocals combined with guitar virtuosity have elevated Dave Kelly into the higher echelon of international blues performers, where he truly belongs.

A live acoustic set by this dynamic duo is an occasion you’ll remember. If you’re a true Blues fan, everything you need is here.

Saturday 20 January 2024

7.30pm

Ticket Price: £26.50

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Electric Palace

Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the jewel in the Roald Dahl crown and one of the best‐selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

This irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock‐full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time—proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

Saturday 20 January 2024

11am

Ticket Price: Adult £7.50 / Under 16 £5.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

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Dear England

a new play by James Graham
directed by Rupert Goold

Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game.

The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game?

With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.

Thursday 25 January 2024

7pm

Ticket Price: £15.50 (£16.50 on the door)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

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Hungry for Change
We import nearly 50% of all our food in the UK, and waste one-third of it – so it is unsurprising that the food we eat and the way we produce it is responsible for a huge part of our carbon emissions.

Cornwall Climate Care’s Hungry for Change, looks at our reliance on this intensive, hyper-globalised, fossil fuel-driven food system – which is itself becoming more and more vulnerable to climate shocks.

The film is presented by forager Josh Quick, who asks whether there are ways of producing more of our food locally and in more imaginative, but less damaging, ways. It takes a fascinating and inspiring look at a whole range of stories, from the gleaners picking ‘waste’ crops in our fields to projects growing food in unusual places and a microbiologist keen to get us all eating low-carbon insects.

Food for Thought
Should we all be giving up meat and dairy if we’re to have a hope of avoiding dangerous climate breakdown?

This is what the headlines seem to tell us. But is this too simplistic a picture – and what would this mean for Cornwall, where the majority of our farmland is used to raise livestock or to grow crops for these animals to eat?

Food for Thought looks at the undeniable impacts of modern animal agriculture as well as some of the incredible Cornish initiatives underway to mitigate them – and also the role that regenerative farming could play in actually combating climate change while producing nutritious food.

Presented by organic beef farmer Lisa Guy, this film aims to inspire much-needed conversation and action about a crucial subject that has become one of the most contentious within the climate debate.

Thursday 25 January at 7.30pm

Ticket Price:

£6.00 Adult

£5.00 Supporter & Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

£4.00 Child & Bridport Film Society member

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

Bridport Arts Centre

A hard-living, disillusioned, ex-social worker becomes the unlikely guiding hand to an anarchic joy-riding, drug-taking, thieving, out-of-control, care home kid and his gang of runaway friends. Adapted from Bernard Hare’s acclaimed and eye-opening memoir, Urban Grimshaw and The Shed Crew, I AM URBAN is as gritty, shocking, funny and heart-breaking as the real-life characters who inspired it.

Eleven-year-old Urban Grimshaw doesn’t go to school, he doesn’t read, write, or follow rules. His mother is addicted to heroin and no one knows where, or even who, his father is. He’s always in trouble with the police, but neither they nor the local kids’ home can keep him down. He’s earned the title of Britain’s most runaway child, with an appearance on Crimewatch as proof.

Urban may not have parents to rely on, but he does have The Shed Crew. A gang of disaffected kids aged between ten and fourteen; no strangers to drink, drugs and sex, the crew spend their days sitting around a campfire smoking weed, drinking, or stealing and setting fire to cars. This is all they have; no future, no choices, and no one seems to care…

Chop, a straight-talking, disillusioned ex-social worker who, like many living on the margins of society, has lost hope of a better future and relies on cheap beer, drugs and acerbic humour to get through the days. Another no-hoper, worn down and worn out by the constraints of a failed system. To add to his troubles, a drunken, opportunistic night with Urban’s mother, Greta, proves to be far from the light relief Chop was hoping for, and, somehow, despite his better judgement, he finds himself dragged into Urban’s life too.

Sometimes you can’t just sit back and watch anymore; sometimes, like it or not, no matter the consequences, you have to do what you can to help. The question is who is helping who?

STARRING

RICHARD ARMITAGE, ANNA FRIEL, CHARLIE HEATON, NEIL MORRISSEY

And introducing FRASER KELLY as URBAN

Tuesday 30 January at 7.30pm

Ticket Price:

£6.00 Adult

£5.00 Supporter & Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

£4.00 Bridport Film Society member

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

Bridport Electric Palace

Step into the magical world of Cinderella with Bridport Pantomime Players enchanting show at the Electric Palace.

Join us for an unforgettable performance filled with laughter, music, and glittering fun under the direction of Greg Horton. Our heart-warming production brings the classic fairy tale to life – so be ready to embrace your inner child and embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound and banish the winter blues.

Witness the rags-to-riches transformation of our beloved heroine played by Jess Goldstone as she escapes the clutches of her wicked stepmother, Lady Gargoyle (Amy Carlile) and stepsisters Beyoncé and Britney (Holly Gibbs and Justine Gawen).  With the help of her Fairy Godmother (Hatti Amos) and her loyal friend Buttons (Amy Day) she is sure to prove that true love conquers all. King Hubert (James Oldfield) and Queen Harriet (played by newcomer Lauren Good) are determined to find a bride for their son, not realising that magic is at work. Laughter and excitement will be palpable as Cinderella eventually finds her Prince Charming (Johanna Leins) ably assisted by his servant, Gently, (Alice Scadding), but not without a few twists and hilarious moments along the way; especially when it comes to a certain love machine created by Professor Von Klaptrapp played by Ross Hughes.

Our talented, energetic cast and ensemble will transport you to a world of magic, love, and dreams that do come true. Not forgetting the accomplished dancing from ‘The Lyric School of Dancing’ pupils to add vigour and joy to the show. With the whole production’s engaging performances, vibrant costumes, and sensational dance routines, they will leave you wanting more. Be prepared to sing along, cheer for your favourite characters and become part of the action as the magic unfolds before your eyes.

This is a truly special experience for the whole family. Young and old will be delighted by the whimsical humour, heartwarming moments, and heartbreak. Our production is designed to entertain both the young and the young at heart, ensuring that everyone leaves with a smile on their face and a skip in their step.

Book your tickets now to ensure that you shall go to the ball!

Wednesday 31 January 7.30pm

Thursday 01 February 1.30pm & 7.30pm

Friday 02 February 7.30pm

Saturday 03 February 1.30pm & 7.30pm

Ticket Price: Adult £13.50 / Under 12’s £11.00 / Family £44.00 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Electric Palace

Step into the magical world of Cinderella with Bridport Pantomime Players enchanting show at the Electric Palace.

Join us for an unforgettable performance filled with laughter, music, and glittering fun under the direction of Greg Horton. Our heart-warming production brings the classic fairy tale to life – so be ready to embrace your inner child and embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound and banish the winter blues.

Witness the rags-to-riches transformation of our beloved heroine played by Jess Goldstone as she escapes the clutches of her wicked stepmother, Lady Gargoyle (Amy Carlile) and stepsisters Beyoncé and Britney (Holly Gibbs and Justine Gawen).  With the help of her Fairy Godmother (Hatti Amos) and her loyal friend Buttons (Amy Day) she is sure to prove that true love conquers all. King Hubert (James Oldfield) and Queen Harriet (played by newcomer Lauren Good) are determined to find a bride for their son, not realising that magic is at work. Laughter and excitement will be palpable as Cinderella eventually finds her Prince Charming (Johanna Leins) ably assisted by his servant, Gently, (Alice Scadding), but not without a few twists and hilarious moments along the way; especially when it comes to a certain love machine created by Professor Von Klaptrapp played by Ross Hughes.

Our talented, energetic cast and ensemble will transport you to a world of magic, love, and dreams that do come true. Not forgetting the accomplished dancing from ‘The Lyric School of Dancing’ pupils to add vigour and joy to the show. With the whole production’s engaging performances, vibrant costumes, and sensational dance routines, they will leave you wanting more. Be prepared to sing along, cheer for your favourite characters and become part of the action as the magic unfolds before your eyes.

This is a truly special experience for the whole family. Young and old will be delighted by the whimsical humour, heartwarming moments, and heartbreak. Our production is designed to entertain both the young and the young at heart, ensuring that everyone leaves with a smile on their face and a skip in their step.

Book your tickets now to ensure that you shall go to the ball!

Wednesday 31 January 7.30pm

Thursday 01 February 1.30pm & 7.30pm

Friday 02 February 7.30pm

Saturday 03 February 1.30pm & 7.30pm

Ticket Price: Adult £13.50 / Under 12’s £11.00 / Family £44.00 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Electric Palace

Step into the magical world of Cinderella with Bridport Pantomime Players enchanting show at the Electric Palace.

Join us for an unforgettable performance filled with laughter, music, and glittering fun under the direction of Greg Horton. Our heart-warming production brings the classic fairy tale to life – so be ready to embrace your inner child and embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound and banish the winter blues.

Witness the rags-to-riches transformation of our beloved heroine played by Jess Goldstone as she escapes the clutches of her wicked stepmother, Lady Gargoyle (Amy Carlile) and stepsisters Beyoncé and Britney (Holly Gibbs and Justine Gawen).  With the help of her Fairy Godmother (Hatti Amos) and her loyal friend Buttons (Amy Day) she is sure to prove that true love conquers all. King Hubert (James Oldfield) and Queen Harriet (played by newcomer Lauren Good) are determined to find a bride for their son, not realising that magic is at work. Laughter and excitement will be palpable as Cinderella eventually finds her Prince Charming (Johanna Leins) ably assisted by his servant, Gently, (Alice Scadding), but not without a few twists and hilarious moments along the way; especially when it comes to a certain love machine created by Professor Von Klaptrapp played by Ross Hughes.

Our talented, energetic cast and ensemble will transport you to a world of magic, love, and dreams that do come true. Not forgetting the accomplished dancing from ‘The Lyric School of Dancing’ pupils to add vigour and joy to the show. With the whole production’s engaging performances, vibrant costumes, and sensational dance routines, they will leave you wanting more. Be prepared to sing along, cheer for your favourite characters and become part of the action as the magic unfolds before your eyes.

This is a truly special experience for the whole family. Young and old will be delighted by the whimsical humour, heartwarming moments, and heartbreak. Our production is designed to entertain both the young and the young at heart, ensuring that everyone leaves with a smile on their face and a skip in their step.

Book your tickets now to ensure that you shall go to the ball!

Wednesday 31 January 7.30pm

Thursday 01 February 1.30pm & 7.30pm

Friday 02 February 7.30pm

Saturday 03 February 1.30pm & 7.30pm

Ticket Price: Adult £13.50 / Under 12’s £11.00 / Family £44.00 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Electric Palace

Step into the magical world of Cinderella with Bridport Pantomime Players enchanting show at the Electric Palace.

Join us for an unforgettable performance filled with laughter, music, and glittering fun under the direction of Greg Horton. Our heart-warming production brings the classic fairy tale to life – so be ready to embrace your inner child and embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound and banish the winter blues.

Witness the rags-to-riches transformation of our beloved heroine played by Jess Goldstone as she escapes the clutches of her wicked stepmother, Lady Gargoyle (Amy Carlile) and stepsisters Beyoncé and Britney (Holly Gibbs and Justine Gawen).  With the help of her Fairy Godmother (Hatti Amos) and her loyal friend Buttons (Amy Day) she is sure to prove that true love conquers all. King Hubert (James Oldfield) and Queen Harriet (played by newcomer Lauren Good) are determined to find a bride for their son, not realising that magic is at work. Laughter and excitement will be palpable as Cinderella eventually finds her Prince Charming (Johanna Leins) ably assisted by his servant, Gently, (Alice Scadding), but not without a few twists and hilarious moments along the way; especially when it comes to a certain love machine created by Professor Von Klaptrapp played by Ross Hughes.

Our talented, energetic cast and ensemble will transport you to a world of magic, love, and dreams that do come true. Not forgetting the accomplished dancing from ‘The Lyric School of Dancing’ pupils to add vigour and joy to the show. With the whole production’s engaging performances, vibrant costumes, and sensational dance routines, they will leave you wanting more. Be prepared to sing along, cheer for your favourite characters and become part of the action as the magic unfolds before your eyes.

This is a truly special experience for the whole family. Young and old will be delighted by the whimsical humour, heartwarming moments, and heartbreak. Our production is designed to entertain both the young and the young at heart, ensuring that everyone leaves with a smile on their face and a skip in their step.

Book your tickets now to ensure that you shall go to the ball!

Wednesday 31 January 7.30pm

Thursday 01 February 1.30pm & 7.30pm

Friday 02 February 7.30pm

Saturday 03 February 1.30pm & 7.30pm

Ticket Price: Adult £13.50 / Under 12’s £11.00 / Family £44.00 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Arts Centre

Bizet

Carmen (New Production)

Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell brings a vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works, reinvigorating the classic story with a staging that moves the action to the modern day and finds at the heart of the drama issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labour structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries.

Dazzling young mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads a powerhouse quartet of stars in the complex and volatile title role, alongside tenor Piotr Beczała as Carmen’s troubled lover Don José, soprano Angel Blue as the loyal Micaëla, and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen as the swaggering Escamillo.

Daniele Rustioni conducts Bizet’s heart-pounding score.

Saturday 13 January at 5.55pm

Ticket Price:

£17.50 Adult

£14.50 Supporter & Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

£10.00 Child

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

Bridport Electric Palace

Step into the magical world of Cinderella with Bridport Pantomime Players enchanting show at the Electric Palace.

Join us for an unforgettable performance filled with laughter, music, and glittering fun under the direction of Greg Horton. Our heart-warming production brings the classic fairy tale to life – so be ready to embrace your inner child and embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound and banish the winter blues.

Witness the rags-to-riches transformation of our beloved heroine played by Jess Goldstone as she escapes the clutches of her wicked stepmother, Lady Gargoyle (Amy Carlile) and stepsisters Beyoncé and Britney (Holly Gibbs and Justine Gawen).  With the help of her Fairy Godmother (Hatti Amos) and her loyal friend Buttons (Amy Day) she is sure to prove that true love conquers all. King Hubert (James Oldfield) and Queen Harriet (played by newcomer Lauren Good) are determined to find a bride for their son, not realising that magic is at work. Laughter and excitement will be palpable as Cinderella eventually finds her Prince Charming (Johanna Leins) ably assisted by his servant, Gently, (Alice Scadding), but not without a few twists and hilarious moments along the way; especially when it comes to a certain love machine created by Professor Von Klaptrapp played by Ross Hughes.

Our talented, energetic cast and ensemble will transport you to a world of magic, love, and dreams that do come true. Not forgetting the accomplished dancing from ‘The Lyric School of Dancing’ pupils to add vigour and joy to the show. With the whole production’s engaging performances, vibrant costumes, and sensational dance routines, they will leave you wanting more. Be prepared to sing along, cheer for your favourite characters and become part of the action as the magic unfolds before your eyes.

This is a truly special experience for the whole family. Young and old will be delighted by the whimsical humour, heartwarming moments, and heartbreak. Our production is designed to entertain both the young and the young at heart, ensuring that everyone leaves with a smile on their face and a skip in their step.

Book your tickets now to ensure that you shall go to the ball!

Wednesday 31 January 7.30pm

Thursday 01 February 1.30pm & 7.30pm

Friday 02 February 7.30pm

Saturday 03 February 1.30pm & 7.30pm

Ticket Price: Adult £13.50 / Under 12’s £11.00 / Family £44.00 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Electric Palace

Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the chequered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix.

Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.

Thursday 08 February at 2pm

Ticket Price: £6.50

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Arts Centre

A government whistleblower and his wife, for their own safety, flee to a remote country house in Belgium. Joined by two close protection officers, they await the arrival of a British journalist. Klokkenluider is the darkly comic directorial debut of acclaimed actor Neil Maskell, is executive produced by Ben Wheatley and features an array of stellar performances.

Starring

Amit Shah, Sura Dohnke, Tom Burke, Roger Evans and Jenna Coleman

Written & Directed by Neil Maskell

Produced by Stephanie Aspin and Helen Simmons

Thursday 08 February at 7.30pm

Ticket Price:

£6.00 Adult

£5.00 Supporter & Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

£4.00 Child & Bridport Film Society member

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

Bridport Arts Centre

The exquisite explorations of the liminal space that exists between traditional and classical music is what makes the music of Peter Knight and John Spiers so compelling and beguiling, ultimately rendering genres irrelevant.

The duo has developed into one of the most thrilling exponents of traditional tunes and songs, repurposing the material as jumping-off points into the most enchanting exploration

It’s largely through touring as a duo that they’ve been able to develop what has become an extraordinary partnership, giving them the confidence to record their latest studio album, Both in a Tune. Released in 2022, it was chosen as one of the ‘10 Best New Albums from Around the World’ by the influential music journal, SONGLINES.

While Peter Knight, as part of Steeleye Span’s classic 1970s line-up, helped invent a brand of folk rock that is still influential today, John Spiers as co-founder of the almighty Bellowhead has had an equally profound impact on the landscape of traditional music over the last two decades.

The pairing of violin and melodeon is not a new one, but in the hands of Knight and Spiers, improvisation and invention meet the listener at every turn. Together they have created a musical document that resonates with history, but also something that should inspire future generations of musicians to engage with Britain’s folk dancing heritage, and the beautiful, mysterious tunes that can be found within that heritage.

These uniquely gifted musicians make a sublime pairing, and create a live performance to be remembered for a long time.

Friday 09 February 2024 at 7.30pm

Ticket Price: £16.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

Half a String Proudly Presents

Breathe

An extraordinary journey through a busy forest. A story told from the

perspective of an acorn; the hectic forest floor, dense thrumming underworlds, and

dazzling heights of icy branches. Discover bizarre larger than life fungi, connecting

creaking tree roots, and majestic guardians watching over a delicate cycle. Join three

storytellers as they lead you through an enchanting experience like no other.

Breathe explores the inner workings of trees, all beautifully realised through a

combination of puppetry, detailed sets, and live camera work. Underscored through a

truly unique blend of thumping D&B and live ethereal folk songs. Find the epic in the

tiny in this celebration of trees, nature, and finding space in a buzzing community.

Suitable for families with children aged 5+

Please click here for a show trailer and click here for full production shots

Breathe- Half a String

Saturday 10 February at 2.30pm

The Lyric Theatre, Barrack Street, Bridport DT6 3LX

Ticket Price: Adult £12.00 / Child £8.00

Available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre 01308 424901 or online HERE

Bridport Electric Palace

This adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel embodies Kenneth MacMillan at his best, his acute insight into human psychology and his mastery of narrative choreography finding full expression in the impassioned duets of the central couple, visceral and urgent in their desire.
The heroine’s struggle to escape poverty make Manon one of the most dramatic and devastating of ballets, emphasized by Nicholas Georgiadis’ evocative designs that reflect the juxtaposition between Manon’s impoverished origins and the lavish world she longs to
inhabit.

The 2023/24 Season celebrates the centenary of Nicholas Georgiadis

Choreography Kenneth Macmillan
Music Jules Massenet
Orchestration Martin Yates
Designer Nicholas Georgiadis
Lighting designer Jacopo Pantani
Conductor Koen Kessels

Cast TBC
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Sunday 11 February 2024

2pm

Ticket Price: Advance £15.50  / Door £16.50

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Arts Centre

In Aid of Weldmar Hospicecare

This fun afternoon is being organised to support a trek in the mountains & forests of Madagascar in November 2024, to raise money for Weldmar Hospicecare, our local hospice in Dorchester. Weldmar offer dedicated end of life care to patients & families across Dorset, which is free of charge & dependent upon the generous fundraising efforts of the local community – did you know they need to raise £18,000 a day to offer their skilled care & services.

To mark Weldmar Hospicecare’s 30^th anniversary in 2024, they are planning two Overseas Challenges – one in Madagascar, the other to Machu Picchu. Those taking part need to train to prepare themselves for these treks, & fundraise – so what better way to help them raise money than to bring the family to watch Madagascar 3!

Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still trying to get back to the Big Apple and their beloved Central Park zoo, but first they need to find the penguins. When they travel to Monte Carlo, they attract the attention of Animal Control after gate-crashing a party and are joined by the penguins, King Julian and Co., and the monkeys. How do a lion, a zebra, a hippo, a giraffe, four penguins, two monkeys, and three lemurs travel through Europe without attracting attention and get back to New York? They join a travelling circus!

Tuesday 13 February at 2.30pm

Ticket Price:

£6.00 Adult

£5.00 Supporter & Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

£4.00 Child & Bridport Film Society member

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

Bridport Arts Centre

We welcome back Oscar and Elliott Perks. Sebastian Kolin and Ayaka Shigeno join us for the first time. They all studied at The Yehudi Menuhin School and have gone on to be keen chamber musicians.

Oscar Perks, violin
Elliott Perks, viola
Sebastian Kolin, cello
Ayaka Shigeno, piano

Programme

Bridport: Schubert (B flat String Trio D 471) and Brahms.

Sebastian completed his degree studying in Lugano and Cremona and his Advanced Postgraduate studies at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. He was a member of the Heathcliff Trio until recently, winning 1st prize in the 9th International Johannes Brahms Chamber Music Competition in 2022.

Oscar went on to read music at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. He then gained his master’s at the Royal College of Music. For five years Oscar was a member of the Dante String Quartet, with whom he gave numerous concerts around the UK and abroad, including the complete Beethoven and Shostakovich Quartet cycles.

Elliott continued his studies as a foundation scholar at the Royal College of Music. He then joined the Maxwell String Quartet with whom he won both First Prize and Audience Prize at the Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition in 2017. The quartet has toured internationally at major festivals and halls, mainly in North America and Europe.

Following the Menuhin School Ayaka then moved to study at the Berlin University of Fine Arts from where she graduated with a Diploma and Konzertexamen, the highest degree for Music in Germany. Ayaka enjoys a varied performing career as a solo pianist and chamber musician, giving concerts in both Europe and Japan

Friday 16 February at 11.30am

Ticket Price:

£14.00 Adult / £5.00 Student

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

Bridport Electric Palace

Not many acts stay together for a quarter of a century and still remain firing on all cylinders. But the Dub Pistols juggernaut rolls on, exploring fresh sonic pastures and accelerating into their 25th anniversary, their Silver Jubilee — like there’s no tomorrow.

The Dubs may have had an easier ride of it if they’d been a cartoon band like Gorillaz. There wouldn’t have been assorted band member casualties along the way, for starters, as life on the road took its toll. The multi-cultural collective has involved dozens of artists and musicians over the years — some remaining for years, a few for the duration, and others just popping in for a guest appearance. Their sound has accordingly morphed a variety of times since their inception: taking in dub, punk, jungle, ska, breakbeat, hip-hop and a whole lot more, it’s been a long road travelled.

Support TBC

Friday 16 February 2024

8pm

Ticket Price: £19.00 / Door £20.00

Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Arts Centre

Exhausted by the towering waves of the furious ocean, a shipwrecked mariner washes ashore on a deserted tropical island. There, a serene heaven on earth awaits him; the isle’s sandy beaches, timid animal inhabitants, and a gracefully swaying bamboo forest are only some of its unseen wonders. That’s all very well, but the tranquil haven isn’t home. As the days turn into weeks, the marooned sailor contemplates escape, jaded by the islet’s sun-kissed euphoria. Now, he only needs a small raft to flee the Eden-like prison. But as the seasoned seaman embarks on a perilous quest for liberty in the open sea, an indistinguishable adversary prevents him from leaving. And each day, the determined man tries to beat the odds. However, his increasingly sturdier and improved vessels are no match for the vast sea and its magnificent creatures. Who is the mysterious, heartless enemy thwarting the weary castaway’s noble plans?

Saturday 17 February at 5pm

Ticket Price:

£6.00 Adult

£5.00 Supporter & Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

£4.00 Child & Bridport Film Society member

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

Bridport Electric Palace

Vanya

Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.

Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024.

Thursday 22 February 2024

7pm

Ticket Price: £15.50 (£16.50 on the door)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Arts Centre

An old hard-working farmer lives alone. One day, a baby clown accidentally bounces off a passing circus train and is left in the middle of nowhere, separated from family and friends. A little reluctantly at first, the farmer takes the clown in. As time passes, they discover that by being with each other, they find something new in themselves.

Flibbertigibbet Theatre has adapted this charming picture book into a new wordless play for all ages.

The Farmer and The Clown is a story of unexpected friendship told through physical comedy, dance and performed with an original live soundtrack by JOW.

Flibbertigibbet Theatre create new visual and physical theatre to delight, entertain and provoke. Developed through playful cross-art collaborations we aim to reach new audiences of all ages in a variety of creative encounters.

Great entertainment for 0-100 years. Makes you laugh and tugs at the heartstrings.

Marla Frazee is an American author and illustrator. She has won two Caldecott Honors for picture book illustration and the Boston Globe Horn Book Award for Picture Book for The Farmer and the Clown. Her book.

The Boss Baby, was adapted into animations by Dream Works & 20th century Fox.

Friday 23 February at 5pm

Ticket Price:

£12.00 Adult

£8.00 Child & Over 65

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

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Proudly presented by Phil McIntyre Live Ltd

Rob Newman’s epic stand-up show goes from cave paintings to car-free cities, by way of Imperial Rome’s chariot ban, Rapper’s Remorse, and the dance steps of Homo Ergaster.

**** ‘Hugely entertaining, gleefully jaunty and refreshingly intelligent… I loved it.’ – The Guardian 2018 ‘He is one amazing comedian’ – Time Out ‘Intellectually charged and adorably ambitious… a delightfully digestible dose of brain food’ – The Times 2018 Winner: Best Scripted Comedy – BBC Audio Drama Awards 2019 Winner: Best Comedy with a live audience – BBC Audio Drama Awards 2019

14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Saturday 24 February at 7.30pm

Ticket Price: £17.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

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Bridport Electric Palace

Live Nation & Komedia Entertainment Presents

Part one of Count Arthur Strong’s farewell tour. (Of the World. Potentially. (Certainly Jersey).

Having consulted with top Harley Street specialists, the St Anne’s Jombulance Brigade and Professor Twitty, that did covid, (the bald one), Count Arthur Strong has decided to gradually phase in his farewell tour over a, yet to be specified number of parts, because of the likelihood of people doing ‘Cold Turkey’ in theatres over him. Whilst partial, himself to the odd bit of cold turkey, it is banned in most theatre auditoriums, apart from in the north east, because of it getting trodden in to the carpets etc, and the cumulative smell. The management would appreciate your co-operation in this matter.

Join Arthur for this never to be forgotten start to his farewell tour in…

‘And It’s Goodnight From Him!’

Saturday 24 February 2024

8pm

Ticket Price: £24.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

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Bridport Arts Centre

Based on the sell-out show at the Royal Academy of Arts, London

Claude Monet was an avid horticulturist and arguably the most important painter of gardens in the history of art, but he was not alone. Great artists like Van Gogh, Bonnard, Sorolla, Sargent, Pissarro and Matisse all saw the garden as a powerful subject for their art. These great artists, along with many other famous names, feature in an innovative and extensive exhibition from the Royal Academy of Art, London.

From the exhibition walls to the wonder and beauty of artists’ gardens like Giverny and Seebüll, the film takes a magical and widely travelled journey to discover how different contemporaries of Monet built and cultivated modern gardens to explore expressive motifs, abstract color, decorative design and utopian ideas. Guided by passionate curators, artists and garden enthusiasts, this remarkable collection of Impressionists, Post-Impressionists, and avant-garde artists of the early twentieth century will reveal the rise of the modern garden in popular culture and the public’s enduring facination with gardens today. Long considered spaces for expressing colour, light and atmosphere, the garden has occupied the creative minds of some of the worlds greatest artists. As Monet said, ‘Apart from painting and gardening, I’m no good at anything’.  For lovers of art or lovers of gardens, this is an ideal film.

Filmed and Directed by David Bickerstaff

Produced by Phil Grabsky

Tuesday 27 February at 7.30pm

Ticket Price:

£12.00 Adult

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

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Bridport Arts Centre

Biographical Drama starring Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst and Jim Parsons.

As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history.

Based on the unbelievably true life stories of three of these women, known as “human computers”, we follow these women as they quickly rose the ranks of NASA alongside many of history’s greatest minds specifically tasked with calculating the momentous launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, and guaranteeing his safe return. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Gobels Johnson crossed all gender, race, and professional lines while their brilliance and desire to dream big, beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race, firmly cemented them in U.S. history as true American heroes.

Thursday 29 February

Ticket Price:

£6.00 Adult

£5.00 Supporter & Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

£4.00 Child & Bridport Film Society member

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

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Bridport Arts Centre

George Egg is the comedian who cooks.

This award-winning, multi-sell-out, international-touring performer returns from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a delightful hour comprising the best bits from his previous acclaimed comedy-with-cooking shows, plus a few new surprises.

Over the past half-decade George has toured three shows (Anarchist Cook’, ‘DIY Chef’ and ‘Movable Feast’), he’s cooked over a thousand dishes, all of them in front of a live audience and none of them with a kitchen. Revisiting those unlikely environments armed with the chef’s skills he’s honed, expect to learn how to make food on a train with a laptop, in a shed with power tools and in a hotel room with the appliances they unwittingly provide you with.

Three plates of gourmet food prepared in the most unconventional of ways and with the opportunity to taste the results at the end.

It’s time for the funniest recipes and the most delicious jokes.

Saturday 02 March at 7.30pm

Ticket Price:

£15.00 Adult

£13.00 Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

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Bridport Arts Centre

Full Circle Part II: Show of Hands Return to Their Roots

Steve Knightley and Phil Beer embark on a journey back to where it all began. With a rich history spanning three decades, the duo are renowned for their unique ‘hands-on’ cottage industry approach to touring, and this upcoming tour promises to be a celebration of their enduring legacy.

Following this tour, Steve and Phil will be taking a well-deserved break from the limelight, so don’t miss your chance to see them play together!

Thursday 07 March 2024 at 7.30pm

Ticket Price: £28.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

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Bridport Arts Centre

Verdi

La Forza del Destino (New Production)

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, with stellar soprano Lise Davidsen, following a string of recent Met triumphs, in her role debut as the noble Leonora. Director Mariusz Treliński delivers the company’s first new Forza in nearly 30 years, setting the scene in a contemporary world.

The cast also features tenor Brian Jagde as Don Alvaro, baritone Igor Golovatenko as Don Carlo, mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi as Preziosilla, bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi as Fra Melitone, and bass Soloman Howard as both Leonora’s father and Padre Guardiano.

Saturday 09 March at 5pm

Ticket Price:

£17.50 Adult

£14.50 Supporter & Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

£10.00 Child

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

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Bridport Arts Centre

A DAZZLING and ever evolving MAGIC SHOW – presented by the magician most famous for jamming the BBC switchboards as he correctly predicted the lottery. This astonishing, enigmatic, five star rated magic show will leave you aching from laughter and dizzy in disbelief.

Directed by the late Paul Daniels, this mind-blowing magic show returns to our stage following a first amazing show – you’ll be transported to a jaw-dropping world of light-hearted hilarity, wonderment, and mystery.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Leaves even the most seasoned magic go-ers dumbfounded’ – Fringe Magazine

Focusing on mind-bending feats of illusion, from making people forget their own names to vanishing them from the auditorium entirely – this sensational show is a sure sell-out and showing exclusively for a limited run.

Presented by host of BBC’s Trickster: Live, ‘the most anticipated magician in a generation’ – James Phelan is The Greatest Magician.

Wednesday 23rd March 2024 at 7.30pm

Ticket Price:

£20.00 Adult

£16.50 Concession (Disability, JSA & Income Support)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

Bridport Electric Palace

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.

We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.

Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!

Check out several other upcoming dates across 2024!

Lineups announced 1 month before show.

Friday 15 March 2024

7.30pm

Ticket Price: £18.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Arts Centre

A double-bill of Youth Theatre bought to you by Bridport Arts Centre’s own youth company BACstage, and a company from The Sir John Colfox Academy. Presenting new works ‘Back in the Day’ and ‘Shout’ as part of National Theatre’s Connections 2024 Festival Programme. This is a preview performance before a transfer to The Poole Lighthouse in April. 

Back in the Day  by Yasmeen Kahn Presented by BACstage Youth Theatre

Thursday 21 March at 6.30pm

Ticket Price:

£10.00 Adult / £5.00 Child

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

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Bridport Electric Palace

After the critical and public acclaim of Nine Below Zero‘s Live at the Marquee (1980) debut LP, the band kept the momentum going with 1981’s Don’t Point Your Finger. Produced by Glyn Johns, it was the band’s first studio LP and featured the singles Three Times Enough, Helen and Ain’t Comin’ Back along with covers of Roy Head‘s Treat Her Right, Howlin’ Wolf‘s Sugar Mama and Bobby Day‘s Rockin’ Robin.

Nine Below Zero toured with The Who and The Kinks around the time of this LP and also appeared on The Old Grey Whistle Test, The Young Ones and The South Bank Show.

Nine Below Zero are still going strong and the band’s most recent LP Avalanche came out in 2019 to critical acclaim and founding members Dennis and Mark are releasing a new acoustic album in March 2024.

Line up: Dennis Greaves, Mark Feltham, Anthony Harty, Sonny Greaves and Tom Monks.

Friday 22 March 2024

8pm

Ticket Price: £24.00

Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

Bridport Arts Centre

A TRIBUTE TO DAVID SWAFFIELD

Bridport Musical Theatre Company return to the Bridport Arts Centre with a celebration of their late Director’s work with the company. Featuring musical numbers from their past musicals and showcases, the night promises a tribute in the form of stunning vocals, dazzling costumes and vibrant dance!

Friday 29th & Saturday 30th March at 7.30pm

Ticket Price: £15.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

Bridport Arts Centre

A TRIBUTE TO DAVID SWAFFIELD

Bridport Musical Theatre Company return to the Bridport Arts Centre with a celebration of their late Director’s work with the company. Featuring musical numbers from their past musicals and showcases, the night promises a tribute in the form of stunning vocals, dazzling costumes and vibrant dance!

Friday 29th & Saturday 30th March at 7.30pm

Ticket Price: £15.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com