In everything we do, we have just two rules. Anything’s possible. And everyone’s invited. Below are updates on some of the things we’re making happen.
Having worked at Activate since 2017, Dom Kippin has been producing cutting edge events for the biennial Inside Out Dorset festival, as well as special projects such as Dorset Moon, Pollution Pods, and Activate’s touring show Sense of Unity. Our Spotlight interview reveals what its like collaborating with artists and touring their work. How would […]
ReadEmily Thompson-Smith, Rehearsal Director of Dorset Youth Dance, has had a rich career in dance and performed for world class dance companies including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, Luca Silvestrini’s Protein, Aletta Collins and Gary Clarke Company. Here are Emily’s ambitions for the company and her plans for 2024: Q: What have been […]
ReadSpotlight is a new feature which sheds light on the creatives who Activate works with and supports. The first of these interviews is with Adam Dupree, cofounder of The Working Boys Club. The Working Boys Club was founded in 2020 by Jason and Adam Dupree, identical twins from Poole. Noticing the lack of art made […]
ReadWe are delighted to announce that Dorset Council have awarded Activate a grant to support our ongoing innovative work of making the performing arts accessible to all. The Organisational Support Revenue Fund is available to cultural organisations based in Dorset and offers core revenue support to local community organisations that focus on reaching more people from […]
ReadNew dancers required for Dorset Youth Dance.
ReadThousands experience unique performances and installations at five remarkable Dorset locations.
ReadA fun free activity pack with things to try at home.
ReadMeeting the recently-commissioned artists who will be performing at Bere Regis during Inside Out Dorset. Accompanied by a specifically-designed soup, they will be telling their story that is influenced by Wild Woodbury and the wider Dorset AONB.
ReadYoung people get creative making puppets inspired by Inside Out Dorset performance.
ReadThe Script’s The Thing! is a writer-led festival of script writing. The festival is taking over Dorchester Corn Exchange (and Tom Browns’ pub) on 28 October for a day of performing scripts and they want you to be part of it. This is an opportunity to try out new work or present an extract from […]
ReadCollectief Walden, one of the international companies performing at Inside Out Dorset 2023, moved their set by sailing boat from Amsterdam to Poole.
ReadSome of Dorset’s most remarkable urban and rural spots will be transformed with experiences that touch hearts and minds like nothing else.
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