The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

Address:
1 Old Market Hill
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
Maria (12A)
19/06/2025 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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).
 
Fleetwood Unchained
20/06/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Fleetwood Unchained, the ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic and beloved bands of[...]
 
The New Jersey Boys
21/06/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Featuring the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons plus tributes to Showaddywaddy and[...]
 
SNADS Presents: Legally Blonde
03/07/2025 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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!
 
SNADS Presents: Legally Blonde
04/07/2025 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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!
 
SNADS Presents: Legally Blonde
05/07/2025 @ 14:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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!
 
SNADS Presents: Legally Blonde
05/07/2025 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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!
 
Spanish Evening
11/07/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
The wine, tapas and flamenco flow at the Spanish evening at The Exchange.
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
12/07/2025 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]
 
The History of Rock
12/07/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!
 
Bridget Jones - Mad About the Boy (15)
17/07/2025 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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.
 
The Counterfeit Sixties
19/07/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
After their success at The Exchange Theatre, The Counterfeit Sixties make a welcome return with[...]
 
Living the Life of Riley
25/07/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
LIVING THE LIFE OF RILEY Starring Vicky Entwistle Living the Life of Riley is a[...]
 
Aber Valley Male Voice Choir
26/07/2025 @ 14:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
The Exchange are delighted to welcome back one of Wales' most successful and popular male voice choirs.
 
Jamie & The Falcons
26/07/2025 @ 20:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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!
 
Rokit Legends
27/07/2025 @ 18:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Book now and experience the magic of live music, incredible harmonies, and anthems that will have you dancing in your seat!
 
Darrell Wakelam – Cardboard Chameleons (6+)
29/07/2025 @ 10:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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.
 
An Audience with John Cleese
08/08/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Meet Monty Python (and so much more) comedy legend. This promises to be a show not to miss.
 
The Jerry Lee Lewis Songbook
09/08/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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.
 
Peter Howarth
23/08/2025 @ 20:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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.
 
MUD
30/08/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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.
 
Bootleg Blondie
06/09/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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 ....
 
Carpenters Voice of the Heart
13/09/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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.
 
Ed Sheeran Experience
20/09/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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.
 
Cory Band
28/09/2025 @ 15:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
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.
 
Tony Stockwell
29/09/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed, and always humorous The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic[...]
 
Robbie Cumming
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.
 
Too Many Greek Myths (12+)
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.
 
Too Many Greek Myths (12+)
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.
 
Tangle present Julius Caesar (14+)
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.
 
Searchers & Hollies Experience
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.
 
TOM ROBINSON with Adam Phillips
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.
 
Ha Hum Ah - Making A Killing (14+)
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.
 
Andy Fairweather Low & The Lowriders
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.
 
Beyond the Barricade
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.[...]
 
Los Pacaminos
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.
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
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[...]
 
Christmas Memories
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.
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
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[...]
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
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[...]