Performing Dunescapes
Young people take inspiration from Studland sand dunes.
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Peixos in Weymouth – a huge success
Thousands of people enjoyed the spellbinding parade on 23 & 24 September 2022.
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Summer School fun
In July we hosted a Summer School for over 40 children and young people.
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Green Space Dark Skies Dorset film
Maiden Castle in Dorset AONB takes centre stage in a powerful new film celebrating the region’s beauty
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Presenting Activate’s new brochure
With a link to our latest brochure about the amazing year we’ve had since we relaunched our brand in early 2021
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Announcing a new international commission
Announcing the latest commission from our Green Carpet international partnership
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Green Space Dark Skies – personal reflections
Two participants in our Green Space Dark Skies Dorset event reflect on their experiences
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What’s the Goss?
We are delighted to have worked with our Remix and Dorset Youth Dance groups, together with the Libraries as Cultural Hubs project, to create an amazing atmospheric performance
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Green Space Dark Skies in Dorset
We’re excited to say that we will invite hundreds of people to come together in June 2022 to create a unique film in the heart of the Dorset Area of Outstanding National Beauty
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Young Dorset performance makers
Earlier this year we sought young dance and theatre makers across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We offered creative development bursaries of up to £500 to fund new ideas or to develop a young person’s practice as a theatre or dance maker starting out. These awards were made available with the support of generous donors […]
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Much to be proud of after unprecedented year
We reflect on a year that was significantly affected by the pandemic but with plenty of highlights.
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Inside Out Dorset 2021 brings people together again in their thousands
The biennial international arts festival, delayed from 2020 because of the pandemic, returned in September 2021 with a rich and varied programme of free to attend art installations and performances in extraordinary locations.
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