It's been an extraordinary year at BAC. In 2025 we saw an increase of 27% in ticket sales compared to 2024. And the last 3 months have seen an increase of 64% on the same period last year! Thank you! Here's a 1 min taster of some of the things that made 2025 so great www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg6U...

For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. Bellini's I Puritani from Met Opera Bridport Arts Centre, Thu 17 Jan, 6pm www.bridport-arts.com/event/i-puri...

A compelling and uplifting exploration of the life and work of the trailblazing feminist Irish author, filmed shortly before her death. bridport-arts.com/event/blue-r...

We're delighted to welcome @kateinnes.bsky.social who will be exploring the world of archaeology that inspired her latest novel for children, An Ancient Haunting. FREE event - perfect for children aged 9+. Ancient Hauntings Sat 20 Dec, 11am, Bridport Arts Centre bridport-arts.com/event/ancien...

Great to see the Guardian acclaiming YOUNG MOTHERS as one of the best 3 films of the year theguardian.com/film/2025/de... It's showing on the big screen at BAC on Thu 5 Feb at 7.30pm bridport-arts.com/event/young-...

THE CRATCHITS' CHRISTMAS CRACKER Fri 19 Dec, 7.30pm, BAC bridport-arts.com/event/the-cr... A festive feast of seasonal silliness and a merry mixture of Yuletide foolery.

For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. Met Opera: Bellini’s I Puritani Bridport Arts Centre, Sat 17 Jan, 6pm bridport-arts.com/event/i-puri...

Happy 250th birthday to Jane Austen! She was born on 16 December 1775. Bridport Arts Centre will be celebrating with a special meeting of the Jane Austen Fan Club - and you’re invited! THE JANE AUSTEN FAN CLUB Bridport Arts Centre, Sat 7 Feb, 7.30pm www.bridport-arts.com/event/jane-a...

ONE DAY FESTIVAL OF MUSIC ON FILM Sat 14 Feb 2026 bridport-arts.com?s=one+day+fe... The Last Waltz (1978), 11am Stop Making Sense (1984), 2pm Summer of Soul (2021), 5pm Monterey Pop (1968), 7.30pm

We're delighted to welcome the Mellstock Band to BAC on Thu 18 Dec for a seasonal mix of jovial songs, stirring dance music and haunting carols www.bridport-arts.com/event/the-me...

In praise of the colours (and wallpaper) of THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (Jacques Demy, France, 1964). Showing on the big screen at BAC on Thu 11 Dec at 7.30pm www.bridport-arts.com/event/the-um...

We're delighted to welcome director Joseph Millson and cinematographer Elliot Millson for a Q&A following our screening of their acclaimed film SIGNS OF LIFE - Sat 24 Jan, 7.30pm bridport-arts.com/event/signs-...

By giving a BAC gift voucher to friends and family this Christmas, you not only give them the gift of theatre, dance, live music, film, comedy... but you help us to continue delivering the best of the arts to our communities bridport-arts.com/gift-vouchers/

CARAVAGGIO - the first of our Exhibition on Screen series for 2026 - shows at BAC on Thu 22 Jan at 7.30pm www.bridport-arts.com/event/carava... Also showing: TURNER & CONSTABLE (Thu 12 Mar, 7.30pm) FRIDA KAHLO (Tue 9 May, 7.30pm)

Tickets now on sale www.bridport-arts.com/whats-on/?ca... #bridport #dorset #westdorset #BridportArtsCentre

We're delighted to announce next season's programme of theatre and dance, including 2 productions for families - www.bridport-arts.com/whats-on/?ca...

A painting from the exhibition by Helen Garrett at Bridport Arts Centre.

We're delighted to announce next season's classical music programme at Bridport Arts Centre bridport-arts.com/whats-on/?ca...

Catherine Deneuve, cinematographer Jean Rabier and director Jacques Demy (behind the camera) filming the Christmas-set finale of THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (1964). The film shows on the big screen at BAC on Thu 11 Dec at 7.30pm bridport-arts.com/event/the-um...

Primordial Dance - an exhibition of paintings by Helen Garrett with poetry by @kateinnes.bsky.social - opens at BAC on Sat 29 Nov bridport-arts.com/event/primor... There's also a programme of special events including the premiere of the film Helen Garrett: Befriending the Mystery (2025).

Was a pleasure to speak about #Heiresses @bridportarts.bsky.social with @malikalnasir.bsky.social - author of “Searching For My Slave Roots” and @paullashmar.bsky.social author of “Drax of Drax Hall“. So many synergies between our work. And some fascinating insights from the audience too…

We’re delighted to announce our forthcoming comedy line-up, boasting hilarious performances from Ed Tripp, Cally Beaton, Mark Simmons, Angela Barnes and Pauline Eyre - www.bridport-arts.com/whats-on/?ca...

There are times in one’s life when an opportunity comes along which is joyful & frightening at the same time. ‘Primordial Dance’ at @bridportarts.bsky.social is that for me. Open 29/22 - 20/12. Don’t miss this incredible exhibition of Helen Garrett’s exquisite art! 🎨 #artsky youtu.be/hjig0B2NAqk?...

It’s a real privilege to see Helen Garrett's exquisite paintings for ‘Primordial Dance' beginning to glow against the freshly painted walls in the @bridportarts.bsky.social & to see how my poems sit beside them. Exhibition opens 29 November 🎨 Find out more here: www.bridport-arts.com/event/primor...

Very happy to have my story in the @bridportprize.bsky.social winners’ anthology! Thank you @bridportarts.bsky.social 🧡

Join us in the Allsop Gallery for an early evening of celebration of the communities and individuals involved in bringing the exhibition FROM AND TO to life. Sat 15 Nov, 4–6pm Allsop Gallery, Bridport Arts Centre bridport-arts.com/event/from-a...

Catherine Deneuve filming on location for THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (Jacques Demy, France, 1964). The photograph was taken by director and photographer Agnès Varda. THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG shows on the big screen at BAC on Thu 11 Dec at 7.30pm bridport-arts.com/event/the-um...

Our film for Halloween is the under-seen folk horror classic, PENDA'S FEN (Alan Clarke, UK, 1974). Think of it as THE WICKER MAN's big brother. Fri 31 Oct, 7.30pm bridport-arts.com/event/pendas...

There are many reasons to see THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT (Rainer Werner Fassbinder, 1972), but we're particular fans of the crazy couture designed by Maja Lemcke. Showing at BAC, Sat 1 Nov, 7.30pm bridport-arts.com/event/the-bi...

THREE LITTLE VIKINGS Wed 29 Oct, 11.30am Bridport Arts Centre bridport-arts.com/event/three-... Three Little Vikings is all about cooperation, bravery and getting your voice heard! A perfect production for little rebels.

This week at BAC - www.bridport-arts.com/whats-on/ The evolving exhibition Laura Eldret: From and To is open from Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm. Wednesday's workshop, Art Play with Jo Burlington, has sold out. #bridport #dorset #westdorset #BridportArtsCentre

Many thanks to Bridport Lit Festival, @bridportarts.bsky.social and Falmouth Book Festival for my events last week. I met a LOT of fabulous young readers and we engaged in significant tomfoolery.👏👏👏 @walkerbooksuk

This film - Befriending the Mystery - will be fascinating. Artist Helen Garrett's quest to express the interface btwn the physical & metaphysical worlds. If you're Dorset based - don’t miss the premier at @bridportarts.bsky.social on 29th November. Tickets here: www.bridport-arts.com/event/befrie...

Some of the latest contributions that are now part of the evolving display of ‘creative freedoms’ that forms ‘From and To’ by Laura Eldret. Please bring along something you've created to add to the exhibition bridport-arts.com/event/from-a...

Just a small section of the spectacular curtain by Laura Eldret that snakes across the Allsop Gallery as part of our exhibition From and To bridport-arts.com/event/from-a... Open 10am-4pm, Tue-Sat until 15 Nov. Admission FREE. Photo credit: Jayne Jackson

Our BFI/Film Audience Network season, TOO MUCH: MELODRAMA ON FILM, starts tonight with Pedro Almodóvar's VOLVER (2006), a remarkable tale of mothers, daughters and sisters. TOO MUCH: MELODRAMA ON FILM BAC, 23 Oct-11 Dec 2025 www.bridport-arts.com?s=melodrama

We love the striking original release poster for VOLVER (Pedro Almodóvar, Spain, 2006). Penélope Cruz is extraordinary in the film - like a young Sophia Loren. VOLVER shows at BAC on Thu 23 Oct at 7.30pm bridport-arts.com/event/volver/

The multi award-winning Roving Crows seamlessly marry humour, provocative lyrics, traditional Irish tunes and rock to entertain and take you on a ride you won’t want to get off! Sat 8 Nov, 7.30pm, BAC bridport-arts.com/event/roving...

Tickets are now on sale for the premiere of HELEN GARRETT: BEFRIENDING THE MYSTERY - BAC, Sat 29 Nov at 6pm bridport-arts.com/event/befrie... The screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Steph Farmer and Trevor Hearing, artist Helen Garrett and writer Kate Innes.

Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, based on the book by Bethan Woollvin. Wed 29 Oct, 11.30am and 2.30pm, BAC bridport-arts.com/event/three-...

A creative writing workshop for young people aged 12+, turning words into personal stories through the form of rap and poetry. Wed 29 Oct, 1.30pm - www.bridport-arts.com/event/hip-ho... FREE event - booking essential

This week at BAC (it's a very busy week!) www.bridport-arts.com/whats-on/ In addition to these events, the exhibition Laura Eldret: From and To is open Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm. Admission FREE. #bridport #dorset #westdorset #BridportArtsCentre

"I think all you see is a good-looking set of muscles." Possibly our favourite quote from Douglas Sirk's ALL THE HEAVEN ALLOWS (1955). Showing at BAC on Sat 29 Nov at 2.30pm as part of the BFI/Film Audience Network season, TOO MUCH: MELODRAMA ON FILM www.bridport-arts.com/event/all-th...

Here are some of the new contributions that are now part of the evolving display of ‘creative freedoms’ that form part of ‘From and To’ by Laura Eldret (sorry about the dodgy camerawork!). We'd love to see your contributions, too. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Our Halloween screening is the under-seen folk horror classic, PENDA'S FEN (1974) - Fri 31 Oct, 7.30pm - one of the most fascinating/disturbing films about the English countryside you're likely to see. This article explores its ever-increasing reputation t.co/XYOzdRMSHV

We're recruiting an interim Deputy Director. £37,000 – £40,000 pro rata – 22.5 hours per week – 12 months fixed-term/interim contract. Closing date for applications: 5pm, Tuesday 21 October 2025 Recruitment pack: www.bridport-arts.com/jobs/

Here are some of the portraits taken on Sunday by professional photographer Carole Evans as part of our latest exhibition, Laura Eldret: From and To. She'll be back on Wed 15 Oct from 1-4pm. Details of how to book your own FREE portrait bridport-arts.com/event/portra...

Tangle Theatre's fast-moving, African-inspired production drives through the political chaos, power struggles and friendship betrayals at the heart of Shakespeare’s greatest thriller. Bridport Arts Centre, Fri 17 Oct, 7.30pm bridport-arts.com/event/julius...

This week at BAC - www.bridport-arts.com/whats-on/ NB the Free Reading event takes place at The Poor House Reading Rooms, not BAC. #bridport #dorset #westdorset #BridportArtsCentre

Join us today (until 4pm) and Sunday (11am-3pm) in BAC's Allsop Gallery for free events marking the launch of our latest exhibition - Laura Eldret: From and To www.bridport-arts.com/event/from-a...