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.
Inside Out Dorset, the biennial international arts festival, returns in autumn 2021 to transform five extraordinary locations with art and performances outdoors that celebrate the county’s sense of place.
ReadStreet in the Park – a live digital event, 22nd May 2021 A specially commissioned dance film, Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, featuring young local dancers and dance professionals was premiered at a live digital showcase event. Local Up & Coming DJ’s competed live on Air 107.2FM for a £100 cash prize as […]
ReadRuth Pitter and Natasha Nixon share their thoughts from the inaugural Women Leaders South West residency.
ReadThis Earth Day we announce some of the programme highlights of this year’s Inside Out Dorset festival, taking place in September 2021.
ReadThe first group of trailblazing women have been selected for a pioneering arts leadership programme, two will be associates with Activate Performing Arts.
ReadDorset Moon received Bronze at the Dorset Tourism Awards for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year. In the summer of 2019, a seven-metre sculpture of the moon landed in three breathtaking venues across Dorset.
ReadIn this short series, we hear from previous Dorset Youth Dance Company dancers about their experiences of being a member of DYD Company.
ReadIn this short series, we hear from previous Dorset Youth Dance Company dancers about their experiences of being a member of DYD Company.
ReadIntroducing Dorset Youth Dance’s short film, Tess. Created in partnership with Movers & Shakers, it showcases an intergenerational cast and is inspired by Thomas Hardy’s novel, Tess of the d’Urbervilles.
ReadAt this time it’s vital we consider the ongoing climate emergency and so we are joining the Culture Declares Emergency movement. In making this declaration, we commit to changing how we work going forward.
ReadOur inclusive performance group, The Remix, have booked tickets to see a special relaxed performance of Happy Every After at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts.
ReadAugust 2020 saw Activate and b-side team up to deliver a free online course for people in Dorset aged 16-25 to encourage them to create and produce events; CREATE!
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