HOPE AND GLORY

All the schools in the Preston Hedges Trust have been working with Silhouette Youth to create an original work around Shakespeare’s play, The Tempest. Each school will perform a piece of drama, a piece of dance and an original song, written by them, in response to the play. This is a true celebration of the power of the Performing Arts and how Shakespeare’s work is more relevant today then it has ever been. We can’t wait to show you what we have created.

FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF THEIR ACCLAIMED DOUBLE ALBUM ‘1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ETERNAL LOVE (AND FREE HUGS)’ AND OFF THE BACK OF A SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF TOURING IN EUROPE AND JAPAN, KULA SHAKER WILL PLAY 14 DATES IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2023. THE ‘ETERNAL LOVE TOUR’ WILL SEE THE BAND PLAYING VENUES FROM EDINBURGH TO EXETER AND FOLLOWS THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A ONE-OFF SPECIAL SHOW AT LONDON’S SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE ON DECEMBER 8TH. FRONTMAN CRISPIAN MILLS COMMENTS “WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE, SWEET LOVE. (AFFORDABLE FUEL, FOOD, WORLD PEACE AND AN END TO DEBT-SLAVERY WOULD ALSO BE NICE); SO LIGHT UP THE INCENSE AND BREAK OUT THE MAGIC MANTRA-CAKE AS WE’RE TAKING THE 1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ETERNAL LOVE (AND FREE HUGS) ON THE ROAD TO LIFT-OFF ’23 WITH SOME ALL-ROUND GOOD VIBES.”

Drinks pro and enthusiast Lox the Mixer will be talking us through a wide range of whiskies, as we discover the various styles, origins, history and flavours of a truly wonderful and diverse drink. Join us in our Tasting Room with fellow whisky lovers and taste, discover, explore & talk all things whisky.

Being confined to the pavilion for the past couple of seasons has given Henry time to reconnect with his Norfolk roots and reflect on a truly extraordinary life. This reflection inspired the online film, At Home With Henry, and this new theatre show.

by James Fradgley. James is the Chairman of the Weymouth Astronomy Club, Vice-chairman of Wessex AS and Chairman of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society Astronomy section. Are the aliens really there? Astronomical & evolutionary factors for assessing the probability of there being complex life "out there". Guests Welcome

During these turbulent times, Tom has been flying by the seat of his pants and trying to remember what was important before responsibility and fear got in the way.  He’s simplified his life; sold his house (and most of his retro possessions) and embarked on his latest round of misadventures.

Join us as we show Wales vs Ireland, then England vs Scotland on the big screen upstairs

Join Ballet Theatre UK with one of the most enchanting love stories of all time, “Beauty and the Beast”. Inspired by the original tale, this production tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. When her father is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, Belle’s attempt to rescue him leads to her capture by the Beast, a grisly and fear some monster. Little does she know that he is a Prince cursed by a magical Enchantress.

We will look at the effects of climate change that have already been felt here in the UK and elsewhere in the World. In Humfrey Rooms unless Covid restrictions prevent.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champion and dance heart-throb Giovanni Pernice invites you to join him on a journey to his homeland for his brand new 2023 production of Made In Italy. Joined by an outstanding ensemble of some of the best dancers and singers from the Ballroom and theatre world, this show promises to be a fantastic night out!