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The 'Under Milk Wood' Project

Conspiracy Theatre presents

The Under Milk Wood Project

Friday 24th & Saturday 25th September, 8pm

Admission: £7

An adaptation of Dylan Thomas’ Play for Voices.

‘Under Milk Wood’, arguably Thomas’s most famous play is described as an orchestration of voices, sights and sounds that conjure up the dreams and waking hours of an imagined seaside village. The ‘dismays and rainbows’ of its inhabitants are played out within the cycle of one day. The larger-than-life characters engage the imagination and lead us to explore our own fears and desires.

Directed by Jackie Avery and includes original sound and video scapes by Thomas Hughes and Martin Hedley.

UPDATE: 24/09/10, 12 noon – There are about 12 tickets left for this evenings performance at The Old Town Hall at 8pm and only two for tomorrow eve at the same time.

To reserve call 07588721374.

Doors open 7.30 to buy on door.

Multicultural Day

18 September · 14:00 – 23:00

Free Entry

2pm Introduction to event from partner organisations
3pm Film screening
6pm Introduction to evening activities
7-11pm Reggae DJ set from ‘Steel Bar’ soundsystem

and Carribean food

Refreshments available throughout the day

Come and join a multicultural celebration event featuring film, music, food and dancing, to help launch a new initiative in W&P called ‘Community Contacts’, which will provide a personal point of contact for local people of black or other minority ethnic backgrounds who face language barriers, prejudice or are simply looking for a friendly face.

Multi Culture Club a great opportunity to catch an international film screening, hear good music and sample international cuisine, at one of Weymouth’s most historic venues. The celebrations will take place across both floors of the Hall.

A representative from Dorset County Council’s Extended Services for schools will also be present to promote a new ‘Language Cafe’ initiative starting this autumn to support school-aged BME children and their families.

The event is being organised by the South West Dorset Multicultural Network (SWDMCN), with support from Weymouth & Portland Borough Council, West Dorset District Council and Dorset Police.

Heritage Open Days

Friday 10th – Sunday 12th September

11am – 4.30pm

‘FREE TO EXPLORE’

www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Dorset Loves Arts Month - Launch

Saturday 4th September.

10:00 am - 4.00pm.

Admission: Free.

A full day of Arts Workshops and information on arts events in Dorset this September.

To celebrate the Launch of Dorset Loves Arts Month, a taster day is taking place to show you just how creative and fun Dorset is. See the Giant Dinosaur Sculpture, listen to some live music and try your hand at some belly dancing. With activities and information for all ages it’s a chance to experience all the different arts on your doorstep. Watch some short films and pick up loads of information about the up and coming festivals and events being held in Dorset this September. Ever wondered if you could be a town crier, well come along in the afternoon and give it a try. Bring some scrap metal with you and see it become part of a new sculpture, bake a cake at home, decorate it in the style of great art and enter it into our cake competition. STOP what you’re doing, LOOK and LISTEN to the creative world around Dorset.

http://www.dorsetlovesarts.org/event.php?eventID=166

http://www.dorsetlovesarts.org/event_results.php

Weymouth Through Time

HISTORY EXHIBITION, TOURS and EVENTS.

Tudors, Plague, Armada, Civil War, Maritime.

(Guardians of the Old Town Hall with Pike And Shot Tour and Event Co)

DETAILS & PRICES

MAIN HISTORY EXHIBITION (upstairs)

5th – 15th July, 11.00am – 4.30pm

Free entry

(donations go towards the renovation of this Grade II Listed Building)

BATTLE OF WEYMOUTH TOUR

July 5th,6th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 2pm & 4pm

Adult: £5, Child: (under 16) £2 (not suitable for under 5′s)

Discover the long forgotten battlefield around Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. We visit the scene of blood thirsty fighting, naval beach assaults,battles, and forts and retrace the route taken by the Royalist and Parliamentarian soldiers during the 17 days of fighting in 1645. So come and experience the forgotten English Civil War Battle that cost the King his Harbour, his War, and his head!

Starts & finishes at Weymouth Old Town Hall.

SHANTY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

‘A RATS TALE’

3rd-16th July

7.30pm (not Sundays) plus 2.30pm matinee on Saturdays.

Adults – £9.50
Concs. – £8.50
Family Ticket (2 Adults 2 Concs.) – £34
Play-in-a-Day Workshops (Sundays 10am-5pm : £15)

Action packed family-ukulele-comedy-play about the Black Death!This hysterically historical tale of plague, pestilence and puns features Shanty’s trademark mix of inventive theatre, original live music, and stories that spring from the myths and history we uncover everywhere we go.

Never has the Black Death been so funny.
A Rat’s Tale; Warning! It’s contagious!

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