In September 1977, legendary opera singer Maria Callas (Angelina Jolie) is in her final days, and her grasp on reality is tenuous at best. She rearranges the world with herself at the centre, though where once entire crowds were subject to her whims, now there remain only her loyal butler (Pierfrancesco Favino) and maid (Alba Rohrwacher).

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Fleetwood Unchained, the ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic and beloved bands of[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Featuring the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons plus tributes to Showaddywaddy and[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]

  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]

In September 1977, legendary opera singer Maria Callas (Angelina Jolie) is in her final days, and her grasp on reality is tenuous at best. She rearranges the world with herself at the centre, though where once entire crowds were subject to her whims, now there remain only her loyal butler (Pierfrancesco Favino) and maid (Alba Rohrwacher).

  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]

  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]

  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]

  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]

A summer Saturday special… The next in our Aviator’s Spotlight series, the Stampe takes pride[...]

Child Okeford's annual fete. More details coming soon.

  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]

Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host[...]

Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical Jr is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The shows instantly recognisable songs are filled with humour, wit and sass – leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink! SNADS are thrilled to present our juniors in this production and urge you to get your tickets now!

Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical Jr is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The shows instantly recognisable songs are filled with humour, wit and sass – leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink! SNADS are thrilled to present our juniors in this production and urge you to get your tickets now!

LAUDED… A one-of-a-kind two day event, as the Great British Land Rover Club host Lauded,[...]

Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical Jr is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The shows instantly recognisable songs are filled with humour, wit and sass – leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink! SNADS are thrilled to present our juniors in this production and urge you to get your tickets now!

Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical Jr is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The shows instantly recognisable songs are filled with humour, wit and sass – leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink! SNADS are thrilled to present our juniors in this production and urge you to get your tickets now!

LAUDED… A one-of-a-kind two day event, as the Great British Land Rover Club host Lauded,[...]

A devoted father and coal merchant discovers startling secrets kept by the convent in his town, along with some shocking truths of his own. The film reveals truths about Ireland's Magdalene laundries -- horrific asylums run by Roman Catholic institutions from the 1820s until 1996, ostensibly to reform "fallen young women."

The wine, tapas and flamenco flow at the Spanish evening at The Exchange.

Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!

A juror realises that the defendant is not the guilty party - he is.

Renee Zellweger’s Bridget is now a widow – and romanced by both Leo Woodall’s younger man and Chiwetel Ejiofor’s kindly teacher – and this sequel, adapted from Helen Fielding’s third book in her series of novels, is vulnerable, honest and very funny.

After their success at The Exchange Theatre, The Counterfeit Sixties make a welcome return with[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

LIVING THE LIFE OF RILEY Starring Vicky Entwistle Living the Life of Riley is a[...]

The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company presents an outdoor production of their smash hit comedy - Gentle Harry's Farm.

The Villagers of Milton Abbas invite you to their 18th Century Street Fair. Whatever the weather, we hope you join in the fun of our Street Fair. We have tried to recreate the flavour of a country occasion using costume, rural crafts, entertainment and craft demonstrations. We expect to have a large number of stalls, with food and drink venues throughout The Street and Lake Field.

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

The Exchange are delighted to welcome back one of Wales' most successful and popular male voice choirs.

When Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Bob Geldof and Brian May need a Party Band, who do they call…? - JAMIE & THE FALCONS!

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Book now and experience the magic of live music, incredible harmonies, and anthems that will have you dancing in your seat!

Children can spend the day creating their very own colourful cardboard chameleon to take home! Expect a packed and hands-on crafting workshop filled with cutting and sticking, collage, papier-mâché, and painting. Dress for Mess! Bring a packed lunch. Suitable 6+.Book early. Numbers are limited.

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

THE HOTTEST DAY OUT IN DORSET We are delighted to be back at the Stock[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

A fun afternoon for all the family in rural North Dorset.

The Stur Half, organised by the Dorset Doddlers is a road race which has been running since 1990. The route follows rural roads in and around Sturminster Newton.

THE HOTTEST DAY OUT IN DORSET We are delighted to be back at the Stock[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Meet Monty Python (and so much more) comedy legend. This promises to be a show not to miss.

Important Update: Sadly, the Golden Age of Aviation Air Show has been postponed until August[...]

National theatre tours performer Peter Gill and his outstanding rock ‘n’ roll band perform the works of the most explosive, most dynamic and the first wildman of rock 'n' roll ... Jerry Lee Lewis.

Enjoy a stroll through the lakeside gardens at Springhead on a summer’s day: The gardens[...]

Important Update: Sadly, the Golden Age of Aviation Air Show has been postponed until August[...]

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show raises funds for the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society to help[...]

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show raises funds for the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society to help[...]

Enter the aviation revolution… Almost a century ago, grassroots aviation was changed forever by the[...]

Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host[...]

The untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

Stock Gaylard Oak Fair is a totally unique event in rural Dorset. Stock Gaylard is[...]

Travel back in time this Summer Holiday … We’re reliving the Golden Age of Aviation[...]

Peter Howarth, lead singer with The Hollies and West End star of Only the Lonely - The Roy Orbison Story, invites you to join him on a musical journey as he performs some of the all-time favourites such as He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, You Got It, and Pretty Woman, to name but a few. You don’t want to miss this fabulous show.

Stock Gaylard Oak Fair is a totally unique event in rural Dorset. Stock Gaylard is[...]

It’s over fifty years since glamrockers Mud had their first hit record ‘Crazy’ under the guidance of legendary producer Mickie Most and song-writers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. They went on to score 3 UK number 1s, 11 UK top 10s and 15 UK top 40s as well as hits in Europe and many other parts of the world.

Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration.  Find[...]

Debbie Harris, lead vocalist of Bootleg Blondie, has the looks, the voice and the attitude of the original Blondie bombshell and like her heroine is typically outrageous on stage ....

Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration.  Find[...]

Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

The Dorset Historic Churches Trust is a registered charity which, in partnership with the National Churches Trust, is dedicated to the preservation of Christian churches and chapels of all denominations in the administrative County of Dorset.

Arising from what Thomas Hardy referred to as 'The vale of little dairies', Sturminster Newton[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

It is now just over 30 years since the legendary Karen Carpenter passed away, she left behind an amazing catalogue of hit songs and golden memories and is still played daily on radio stations throughout the UK. This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters, and the evening is guaranteed to lead everyone through a magical memory.

Are you up for ... a 1.2 mile swim + a 56 mile bike course[...]

Arising from what Thomas Hardy referred to as 'The vale of little dairies', Sturminster Newton[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Featuring the ballads, the beats, the ginger hair, the loop pedal magic and now a live band!Ed Sheeran Experience is a live show consisting of all the hits. Jack Shepherd has been performing as Ed since 2014 and has even been credited by the man himself in which he was told “I think what you dois awesome.”Sing-alongs, slow songs and all the hits the Ed Sheeran Experience is a show not to be missed.

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Travelling light … For our final Aviator’s Spotlight Fly-In, we turn to the aircraft class[...]

The Cory Band are excited to return to perform at The Exchange in Sturminster Newton in September 2025. The band has enjoyed its previous visits to the centre and is looking forward to perform it's new and exciting concert programme. Since the last visit the bands was awarded first place at the Brass in Concert competition held in Gateshead. Cory chose the Magnificent Seven as their inspiration for the competition and they will perform highlights from the award winning set at the concert, as well as featuring fantastic soloists and a range of repertoire that will suit all tastes. Join the band for an unforgettable afternoon of top class brass music.

Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed, and always humorous The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic[...]

Wrap-up warm this autumn weekend … We’re travelling back in time to relive the Golden[...]

Wrap-up warm this autumn weekend … We’re travelling back in time to relive the Golden[...]

Come and enjoy this fun and interactive theatre show of canal themed escapism with Robbie; a vlogger, streamer, recording artist and TV personality who is known all over the north, midlands and south of England as “the Canal Man”.An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.

Join Living Spit as they tackle everything from Hades to Heracles, Midas to Medusa, with their trademark blend of hare-brained humour, questionable wigs and a total disregard for historical accuracy. Can they conquer the labyrinth of legends before time runs out? Or will the gods have the last laugh? Prepare for a mythological marathon-Living Spit style! An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.

Join Living Spit as they tackle everything from Hades to Heracles, Midas to Medusa, with their trademark blend of hare-brained humour, questionable wigs and a total disregard for historical accuracy. Can they conquer the labyrinth of legends before time runs out? Or will the gods have the last laugh? Prepare for a mythological marathon-Living Spit style! An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.

Julius Caesar has become a tyrant.A conspiracy is launched against him by some of his closest friends. When Cassius and Brutus murder Caesar in full public view on the Ides of March, they think they have heralded a new political age. Instead, chaos erupts, and civil war begins. Who will seize power? Will this bring conflict or stability? Will the new ruler also fall to corruption? Andy now tours the world together with his band Ian Jennings  -  Bass & Vocals, Paul Beavis - Drums, Nick Pentelow  -  Sax & Clarinet & Richard Milner – Organ.

The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of the two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to that exciting era when millions of records were sold.

The Stickler (now in its 29th year) is a 10.1 mile multi terrain running race.

Remember, remember… Fireworks Night returns to Compton Abbas Airfield!  A classic evening in the Compton[...]

Olivier Award winning Guildhall trained opera singer, international variety headliner and after-dinner speaker Iestyn Edwards talks about being the Combined Services Entertainment 'experiment' sent out to entertain British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan during the conflicts. Wearing what 42 Commando nicknamed 'a frock of many doilies'.

Tom Robinson - banned by Radio One - exiled in East Berlin - and hounded by the tabloids - presents an evening of songs and stories from fifty years wandering the wilder shores of the Record Industry.

Inspired by the notorious diary of Frantz Schmidt, Making a Killing plunges into a gritty world of power, betrayal and ambition. With its stark echoes of today, this gripping tale lays bare the dark truths of human nature in a society on the brink of change.

One of the most respected musicians in the world, Andy has played guitar with more legendary artists than most people can name – Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Roger Waters ……..and hundreds more.  Andy now tours the world together with his band Ian Jennings  -  Bass & Vocals, Paul Beavis - Drums, Nick Pentelow  -  Sax & Clarinet & Richard Milner – Organ.

Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back for 2025.[...]

The fun-loving spirit of Los Pacaminos is infectious, turning any evening into a celebration of music, rhythm, and great company.

‘Tis the season of festive flying … Christmas comes to Compton Abbas Airfield! Any pilot[...]

Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

Neil Sands and his amazing cast return with the brand-new 2025 production of their must-see Christmas Cracker! Don’t miss an afternoon full of festive joy and heartwarming nostalgia, featuring over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and carols.

Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]