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Dorset - Theatres, Concert Halls,
Operas, Ballet, Cinemas, music venues, etc
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Theatres, concert halls, opera halls,
venues for live music including seasonal open-air events,
jazz clubs, orchestras and orchestral concerts
together with cinemas are listed in this section.
Please notify us of any we have missed
here.
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REGENT CENTRE
51 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AS
Tel: 01202 499199 (24 hr)
Web:
www.regentcentre.co.uk
Open: Mon to Sat 10am - 6.30pm.
Film & Show nights 45 minutes before start of
performance.
The Regent Centre in the High Street was
originally built in 1931 as a cinema for the
town and still retains all the art deco charm of
that era. Its extensive programme includes: new
film releases, plays, concerts, opera, talks and
community studio theatre. The long spacious
foyer is in constant use by local artists
exhibiting their paintings and is a great place
to meet and enjoy a cup of coffee. Facilities
for disabled people, visually impaired and hard
of hearing are available.
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The Coade Hall
Bryanston School, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0PX
Tel: 01258 456533
E-mail:
bac@bryanston.co.uk
Web:
www.bryanston.co.uk
Live acts and dramatic productions.
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Bridport Arts Centre
South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR
Tel: 01308 424204
E-mail:
info@bridport-arts.com
Web:
www.bridport-arts.com
All aspects of the arts on offer at the Bridport
Arts Centre, from film through to opportunities
for life drawing, painting, sculpture and
collage.
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Dorchester Arts Centre
School Lane, The Grove, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1
1XR
Box office: 01305 266926
E-mail:
enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.uk
Web:
www.dorchesterarts.org.uk
Everything from theatre right through to
workshops, with full listings available via the
website.
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Marine Theatre
Church Street, Lyme Regis Dorset, DT7 3QA
Tel: 01297 442394
E-mail:
marine.theatre@virgin.net
Web:
www.marinetheatre.com
An imaginative programme to suit everyone's
tastes including; Drama, Musicals, Comedy,
Opera, Dance, Children's Shows, Classical Music,
Jazz and Blues.
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Lighthouse – Poole Art
Centre
Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Tel: 08700 668701 Fax:
08700 668076
E-mail:
website@lighthousepoole.co.uk
Web:
www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
The largest arts centre outside London with a
669-seat theatre, a 1500 seat concert hall, a
150-seat studio, a 105-seat cinema, Image
Lab/media suite, and a large gallery for
photography / digital art. The centre even has
its own restaurant and three function rooms!
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Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR
Tel: 01747 854321 Fax:
0
E-mail:
info@shaftesburydorset.com
Web:
www.shaftesburydorset.com
Events held at the Shaftesbury Arts Centre over
the last 2 years have included: Art * /
Drama / Light Opera / Film / Youth Theatre /
Photography / Reading Groups / Keep fit groups.
* The centre houses one of Shaftesbury's leading
art galleries.
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Swanage Mowlem Theatre
Shore Road, Swanage Dorset, BH19 1DD
Tel: 01929 422239
Web:
www.mowlemtheatre.co.uk
Theatre, Cinema and Community Arts Centre.
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Wimborne Tivoli Theatre
West Borough, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1LT
Tel: 01202 848014
E-mail:
boxoffice@tivoliwimborne.co.uk
Web:
www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk
Originally built in 1936 as a cine/theatre, and
having survived the threat of demolition in
1979, The Tivoli continues its tradition
of showing both films and live stage shows to
the present day.
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Barrington Theatre
Ferndown Community Centre, Penny's Walk,
Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
Tel: 01202 894858
E-mail:
admin@ferndowncommunitycentre.co.uk
Web:
www.ferndowncommunitycentre.co.uk
This intimate theatre hosts professional shows
and is also home to many amateur theatrical
groups.
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Layard Theatre
Canford School, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD
Tel: 01202 841254
Web:
www.canford.com
A wide range of professional theatre and music
productions, which are available to students,
staff and the general public.
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Weymouth Pavilion Theatre
Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8DZ
Tel: 01305 783225
Web:
www.weymouth.gov.uk
Top name shows, talent contests, music
festivals, comedy, musical theatre, children's
shows, and of course, pantomime!
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REGENT CENTRE
51 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AS
Tel: 01202 499199 (24 hr)
Web:
www.regentcentre.co.uk
Open: Mon to Sat 10am - 6.30pm.
Film & Show nights 45 minutes before start of
performance.
The Regent Centre in the High Street was
originally built in 1931 as a cinema for the
town and still retains all the art deco charm of
that era. Its extensive programme includes: new
film releases, plays, concerts, opera, talks and
community studio theatre. The long spacious
foyer is in constant use by local artists
exhibiting their paintings and is a great place
to meet and enjoy a cup of coffee. Facilities
for disabled people, visually impaired and hard
of hearing are available.
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Cineworld
New Bond Street, Weymouth, DT4 8LY
Tel: 0871 2208000
Web:
www.cineworld.co.uk
A multiplex cinema screening the latest films
from Hollywood.
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Plaza Cinema
Trinity Street, Dorchester
Tel: 0845 166 2382
E-mail:
reeltime@cinemas-online.co.uk
Web:
www.reeltime-cinemas.co.uk
A traditional cinema screening the latest
blockbusters from Hollywood.
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UCI Cinema
Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Tel: 0870 010 2030 or 01202 723671
Web:
www.uci.co.uk
A multiplex cinema screening the latest films
from Hollywood.
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Rex Cinema
West 14, West Street, Wareham, BH20 4JX
Tel: 01929 552778 Fax:
01929 556005
Web:
http://www.rexweb.plus.net
Amazingly, the Rex Cinema still uses its
original gas lighting and it has been used as a
cinema for over 80 years.
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