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Part of Portland and Weymouth Towns of Culture launch weekend. A unique roving outdoor performance by an inclusive ensemble of playful troublemakers! The rebellion arrive – full of hope, fiercely comic and on a mission to disrupt the public norm. You, the audience, join in with the unfurling games which explore power and control. A […]

Note – All sessions now FULLY BOOKED – email remix@activateperformingarts.org.uk to join the wait list   Get Ready to Shine at Street in the Park! The date is set, the stage is waiting, and we’re calling ALL performers ready to show off their skills. This Easter, were hosting 3 days of electrifying workshops in Street […]

Join us for an engaging artists’ talk where talented creators, David Koronczi (Slovakia), Rita Hoofwijk (the Netherlands) and artists collective RaraWoulib (France) talk about their work responding to transitions in the landscape. You will hear about: issues of water extraction in northern Slovakia rising sea levels and pollution in the Camargue, France increased soil salination in Terschelling in the Netherlands, due to sea […]

Join us for an evening of entertainment to celebrate Dorset’s talented young people on the Sunday 15th December at The Bay Theatre at Weymouth College. Activate had once again invited groups from across Dorset to perform together at its annual Christmas showcase. This year featured performances from: The Remix The Premix The Remix Originals Dorset […]

Activate Performing Arts is bringing two shows by the fabulous Worldbeaters to Weymouth this September as part of We Are Weymouth’s Dusk Til Dark event. Spark! is a high-energy, live music performance that will pop up in three Weymouth locations on the evening of the Friday 27 September. Worldbeaters will also be performing the world […]

UPDATE – THE ACTIVATE SUMMER SCHOOL IS NOW FULLY BOOKED – See you next time? Want to Make New Memories This Summer? Make sure you book Activate’s Summer School 2024 from the 20 – 24th August. Join us for 4 days of dance, drama and music workshops culminating in a fantastic performance.  Confirmed artists include: […]

Activate is returning to We Out Here, Gilles Peterson’s fabulous festival of world-class music and more in Wimborne St Giles for what will be the biggest and best family programme to date. If you’re thinking of going, then there are still 300 tickets available from the We Out Here website. It’s our second year being […]

The next FLAVOURS nature and activity day is on the 14th July at Durlston Country Park in Swanage. There’s something for everyone from scenic coastal walks and a wild play trail to creative experiences. Spaces are limited so don’t miss out! The FLAVOURS project is all about finding ways for people from ethnic minority and […]

Join Emily Thompson-Smith for a morning of creativity, dance and fun as part of Purbeck Arts Week.  A chance for budding young movers to learn more about dance through creative exercises and games. Suitable for all. 10 am – 10.45 am: 3 – 6 years old 11 am – 12pm: 7 – 10 years old […]

Due to popular demand, Street In The Park is back in Dorchester Borough Gardens, showcasing the best local dance and music artists in a family-friendly setting.   This is a FREE outdoor event aimed at everyone who loves music mixes, street dance and local DJs who are ready to play a big crowd. This year’s eagerly […]

Join us for our Performing Arts  Easter Camp at Weymouth College, three days of street dance, graffiti art and DJing. Morning sessions run for our junior crew ( 5- 11 years) and the afternoon for our seniors ( 12- 18 years ). In three days we will put together a short dance performance and you […]

Join us for the first ever Holi celebration, Rang Barse, hosted by BPC Indian Community at Corfe Castle! Experience the vibrant colours and joy of Indian culture with free entry into the castle. Indulge in delicious authentic Indian cuisine, explore diverse Indian stalls, dance to Bollywood beats and join in the traditional throwing of colours. […]

Visit our Bere Regis festival site, the Dorset Wildlife Trust-owned Wild Woodbury nature reserve, to enjoy a range of outdoor art experiences and live music. Find the music stage within our Food Village. Isaiah Dreads is a 25 year old Dorset-based acclaimed hip hop artist, MC and rapper. He has deep rooted connections with the […]

Join authors Hannah Shuckburgh and Octavia Mackenzie for story time as they read their children’s book Archie’s Apple. Published by Dorset-based Little Toller Books, it’s inspired by the true story of a boy discovering a new variety of apple which hits the headlines around the world. The Little Toller Land Library will also be on […]

Cut. Pull red threads between trees to reveal underground root networks. Investigate with French company, De Chair et d’Os, the fields of Wild Woodbury. Joyfully and simply, Five Seasons invites you to play with your senses. Blend into the landscape through a score, poetic cartography and ritual – chosen especially for Bere Regis, with the […]