Address:
1 Old Market Hill
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1QU
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1QU
Venue Website:
https://stur-exchange.co.uk/
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The Exchange is the premier location for many of the performers and events too big for village halls and other local venues in North Dorset.
As it is so close to Okeford Fitzpaine we are pleased to include as many of its events as possible.
Forthcoming Events

16/10/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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.

17/10/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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.

18/10/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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.

23/10/2025 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Renee Zellweger’s Bridget is now a widow. This sequel, adapted from Helen Fielding’s third book in her series of novels, is vulnerable, honest and very funny.

24/10/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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.

25/10/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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.

30/10/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
A chilling welcome awaits you this Halloween at the Minster Vale Museum as you explore our new Exhibit, “Monsters, Murderers and Madmen.“ Dinner included. Booking essential.

31/10/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
A chilling welcome awaits you this Halloween at the Minster Vale Museum as you explore our new Exhibit, “Monsters, Murderers and Madmen.“ Dinner included. Booking essential.

08/11/2025 @ 20:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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.

11/11/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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.

13/11/2025 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
After losing their home, a couple makes the desperate decision to walk, hoping they will find solace and acceptance. Exhilarating, challenging and liberating in equal measure.

15/11/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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.

20/11/2025 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Rapidly changing musical colours, exploding gestures and fleeting melodies create a wondrous soundscape of a Starburst before the lofty melodies of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Novelletten drifts back down to earth.

22/11/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back for 2025.[...]

29/11/2025 @ 20:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
The fun-loving spirit of Los Pacaminos is infectious, turning any evening into a celebration of music, rhythm, and great company.

05/12/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Start the festive season with some sparkle, merriment and dancing, with an evening of toe-tapping music from The Moonlight Swing Band, with sounds from the big band era of Glenn Miller and more...raising funds for The Exchange as we party.

06/12/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Ready for Christmas 2025 the ultimate Christmas Anthem party done in the way that only Rock For Heroes can! Join us for a night featuring all the classic songs but with a rock twist! Performed by a superb 7-piece band, Rock For Heroes will have you rockin’ around the aisles all night long!

11/12/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
The Ridgeway Singers & Band return to The Exchange, bringing their infectious energy to a celebration of a Dorset Christmas with local songs, carols, toe-tapping tunes and poetry including some contributions from Cornwall and Devon this time.

13/12/2025 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

13/12/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
A two hour homage to the music, bands and artistes that influenced two generations of teenagers.

17/12/2025 @ 14:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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.

18/12/2025 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
A romantic comedy in which a shop assistant strikes up a friendship with a customer who helps her confront some of the shortcomings in her life.

20/12/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Good Times go to every length to capture the raw funk, soul & disco dynamics of Nile Rodgers’ music and bring it to life on stage with a full 90-minute stage show.

10/01/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
This premier Tribute Show chronicles the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time: the legendary Barry Manilow. Experience all the classic hits from his amazing career culminating in over 85 Million record sales.

17/01/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
From the creators of the Offie award-nominated Six Wives of Henry VIII, the 2024 show of the year (StageTalk) There’s Something About Typhoid Mary and the “beguiling rib-tickler” (The Times) Living Spit’s Frankenstein The Musical comes a re-worked, monstrously-musical, Disney-defying version of this classic French tale about what it means to be truly beautiful in the 18th century.

24/01/2026 @ 20:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
The Exchange are excited to host the founding members of Los Pacminos JAMIE MOSES ( Queen & Paul Rogers, SAS Band, Tom Jones, Paul Young, Mike and the Mechanics) and DREW BARFIELD (The Keys, Paul Young, Joe Jackson and Level 42) as they team up as Dos Amigos!

29/01/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Charlie Bicknell and Louise Innes invite you to join them for an evening which showcases their own inimitable mash of the irreverent and surreal.

21/03/2026 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

18/04/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

18/07/2026 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

19/12/2026 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

13/03/2027 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

10/07/2027 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]