With just over a week to go before the start of From Page to Screen, we went down to Symondsbury Estate to challenge them to a game of Guess the Frame from the Film. Thank you to Symondsbury Estate for being a sponsor of From Page to Screen. Link in bio for tickets.

For one night only, BAFTA winning writing duo Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, (writers of no less than seven James Bond movies) will be joining Grammy and Emmy winning composer David Arnold for an exclusive Q&A led by Chris Chibnall at this special 20th anniversary screening of Casino Royale.

Surely we can’t be serious? This iconic parody is one of the most daftly influential and expertly crafted comedies of the past 50 years. "Join us in a guide to the film’s origins, accompanied by in-flight drinks and safety demonstration, before setting your phones to Airplane! mode" Chris Chibnall

From a unique screening of Spacewomen, introduced by Director Hannah Berryman, a free screening of Fantastic Mr Fox for all Year 3 - Year 7's at the Bridport Youth Centre and Pillion, with a Q&A with the films Production Designer Francesca Massariol. www.bridport-arts.com/fpts for tickets

Join us for our 2.15pm sessions and discover a world of cinema, from Guillaume Canet’s Hitchcockian thriller Tell No One to the classic 1966 Fahrenheit 451, plus the inspiring H is for Hawk, followed by a special Q&A with director Philippa Lowsthorpe. www.bridport-arts.com/fpts

Massive thank you to everyone who has helped us raise funds towards our projects. We're absolutely delighted with the response! There's just today left if you can help us!!Every pound you give makes such a huge difference. Donate at https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B6nMJYAZ

There's a moment in youth theatre we always love. The moment a young person walks on stage, unsure, & then suddenly something clicks. With your help, we can give more young people that chance. You can help us by making a donation.Donate at https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B6nMJYAZ

Paint-covered hands, kids laughing, creativity flowing 🎨 Our family arts workshops need YOU! We're raising funds towards materials, workshop leaders, and workshops, and we're counting on you to help! Donate at https://ow.ly/XSNM50Yvl2P

🎨 We're in The Big Give match funding campaign & we need your help! Between March 17 -24, every single £1 you give will be DOUBLED. We're raising money to bring new projects to life: youth theatre, family arts workshops & more. Donate at https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B6nMJYAZ

A taster of Metropolitan Opera's new production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde. It's broadcast live at BAC on Sat 28 Mar at 4pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/tristan-und-isolde/

We had a full house of film lovers on Thursday night for the launch of this year’s From Page to Screen film festival. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us - we can’t wait to welcome you back for the festival in April. Tickets on sale now: https://www.bridport-arts.com/fpts/

A taster of the films screening in From Page to Screen - Bridport's Film Festival, 22-26 April 2026. Huge thanks and congratulations to Cal Chibnall who created our trailer. Tickets on sale from 8am on Sat 14 Mar https://www.bridport-arts.com/fpts/

Programme Gabriel Fauré: Elegy Robert Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op 73 Edvard Grieg: Sonata for cello and piano in A minor, Op 36 https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/anna-guomundsdottir/

Tune into BBC South Today (and hopefully BBC Spotlight, too) this evening to hear guest curator Chris Chibnall discussing this year's From Page to Screen - Bridport's Film Festival (22-26 April 2026). Our programme goes goes 'live' online tonight at 7.30pm.

★★★★★ Guardian ★★★★★ Empire Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS is back on the big screen at BAC - Thu 19 Mar, 7.30pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/goodfellas/

We thought you might like to see the poster design for this year's From Page to Screen - Bridport's Film Festival. There are still a few tickets left for the free programme launch on Thu 12 Mar, hosted by our guest curator, Chris Chibnall https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/fpts-programme-launch/

Life in the Shadows of Allington Hill - an exhibition exploring the past and present of Allington Hill. 26 March – 4 April, Wed – Sat, 10am – 4pm. Allsop Gallery, Bridport Arts Centre FREE admission https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/life-in-the-shadows-of-allington-hill/

On #InternationalWomensDay here are some of the women whose creativity is driving BAC's spring 2026 programme.

Many people go to Tate's Turner & Constable exhibition for the Turners. But they come away with a newly acquired admiration for Constable. Just look at his clouds! TURNER & CONSTABLE: THE DEFINITIVE EXHIBITION is at BAC on Thu 12 Mar at 7.30pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/turner-constable/

BBC South Today has been filming members of the From Page to Screen team for a short feature about this year’s film festival. Here’s our guest curator, screenwriter Chris Chibnall, and festival committee members, BAFTA-winning producer Ines Cavill and director George Earwicker.

In 2012, Alfred Hitchcock's VERTIGO (1958) was named as the greatest film ever made in Sight and Sound magazine's poll of international film directors and critics. VERTIGO shows on at BAC big screen on Thu 5 Mar at 7.30pm. https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/vertigo/

Vincent van Gogh died in 1890. John Lennon died in 1980. Both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But what might have happened had the two great artists met? When Vincent Met John A new play by Nick Wilkes BAC, Sat 7 Mar, 7.30pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/when-vincent-met-john/

We were delighted to welcome members of Bridport Youth Club to the Allsop Gallery to explore Jeremy Diggle's exhibition, Out of Time. Led by artist Jo Burlington, the group created their own work inspired by Jeremy's paintings. Out of Time closes on Sat 28 Feb.

Saul Bass's poster design for VERTIGO (1958) is one of the great film poster classics. But originals don't come cheap: up to £15,000! A ticket for Hitchcock's masterpiece at BAC is rather more affordable - from just £5. Thu 5 Mar at 7.30pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/vertigo/

Join us for the greatest movie quiz night in town – all proceeds supporting From Page to Screen, Bridport’s Film Festival. Fri 10 Apr, 7pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/the-fabulous-friday-film-festival-quiz/

Coinciding with Tate Britain's revelatory exploration of the two great British artists, Exhibition on Screen's TURNER & CONSTABLE: THE DEFINITIVE EXHIBITION will be showing at BAC on Thu 12 Mar at 7.30pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/turner-constable/

It's the final week of Jeremy Diggle's exhibition Out of Time. Jeremy's paintings are rich, multi-layered and, well, gorgeous - and demand to be seen in real life, rather than just as a BlueSky post. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm FREE admission https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/jeremy-diggle-out-of-time/

1/4. The title sequence for Alfred Hitchcock's VERTIGO (1958) is truly iconic, perfectly setting up the moods and feel of the film. It was designed by Saul Bass. The spirographic images (Lissajous waves) were by artist and animator John Whitney, a pioneer of computer art.

We can't wait! https://www.bridport-arts.com/fpts/

One of cinema's greatest title sequences - for one of cinema's greatest films. It was designed for Hitchcock's VERTIGO (1958) by the great Saul Bass and sets the tone of the film perfectly. VERTIGO shows on the big screen at BAC on Thu 5 Mar at 7.30pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/vertigo/

Cally Beaton's new show has almost sold out at BAC. If you're planning to join us for her quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife, we suggest that you book very soon! Sat 21 Mar, 8pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/cally-beaton-namaste-motherf-ckers/

Vincent died in 1890, John died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But what might have happened had the two great artists met? When Vincent Met John A new play by Nick Wilkes Sat 7 Mar, 7.30pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/when-vincent-met-john/

Tomorrow - Thu 19 Feb, 7.30pm - Bridport Arts Centre https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/blue-road/

A magical and interactive show that celebrates friendship, difference and the beauty of being yourself. For ages 4+ The Tale of the Loneliest Whale + puppet craft workshop Wed 18 Feb, 1pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/the-tale-of-the-loneliest-whale/

Wagner’s opera of all-consuming passion. Met Opera's Tristan und Isolde Sat 28 Mar, 4pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/tristan-und-isolde/ The timeless masterpiece of love and yearning. L'Atalante (Jean Vigo, 1934) Thu 7 May, 7.30pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/l-atalante/

Tomorrow - Sat 14 Feb One Day Festival of Music on Film https://www.bridport-arts.com/whats-on/?ca=film&da=&end= 11am - The Last Waltz (Martin Scorsese, 1978) 2pm - Stop Making Sense (Jonathan Demme, 1984) 5pm - Summer of Soul (Questlove, 2021) 7.30pm - Monterey Pop (DA Pennebaker, 1968)

Tomorrow - Fri 13 Feb, 8pm - Bridport Arts Centre. https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/ed-tripp/ "Absurd and hysterical - he had the audience in stitches." Razz Magazine "Utterly unexpectable and very moreish." Scotsman "Seek Edward out like buried treasure." Spencer Jones, comedian and actor

What do you see when you look long and up close at Jeremy Diggle's vibrant abstract paintings? A dragon? A carp? A coot? An eye? Jeremy Diggle: Out of Time Bridport Arts Centre Until Sat 28 Feb Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm Free admission https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/jeremy-diggle-out-of-time/

★★★★★ "The performances are masterly, and the photography beautiful. It's a genuinely romantic romance and makes for sublime cinema." Empire Tomorrow - Thu 12 Feb, 7.30pm - at Bridport Arts Centre https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/in-the-mood-for-love/

Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story Bridport Arts Centre Thu 19 Feb, 7.30pm A compelling and uplifting exploration of the life and work of the trailblazing feminist Irish writer, filmed shortly before her death. https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/blue-road/

Come and be enthralled by the imaginations of talented writers. Or, better still, register to take part with your own flash fiction. Contact Moira Lees: [email protected] Mon 23 March, 7pm, Bridport Arts Centre https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/story-slam/

Tonight - Sat 7 Feb, 7.30pm - at Bridport Arts Centre The Jane Austen Fan Club https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/jane-austen-fan-club/

Tonight - Thu 5 Feb, 7.30pm - at Bridport Arts Centre https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/young-mothers/

We're particularly looking for people with specific skillsets: - Communications and/or engagement - Fundraising, particularly for a charitable organisation - Publishing and/or literary development - Buildings/facilities management Full details https://www.bridport-arts.com/jobs/join-the-board/

A message to Bridport from the Jane Austen Fan Club team! The Jane Austen Fan Club Bridport Arts Centre Sat 7 Feb, 7.30pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/jane-austen-fan-club/

One of the most swooningly beautiful and romantic films ever made, Wong Kar-wai’s 21st century masterpiece is the perfect early valentine. IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (2000) Bridport Arts Centre Thu 12 Feb, 7.30pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/in-the-mood-for-love/

Bridport Arts Centre is seeking a freelance Gallery Co-ordinator to support the co-ordination and workflow of our exhibitions and events in the Allsop Gallery. Closing Date for applications: Monday 16 February 2026 Recruitment pack: https://www.bridport-arts.com/jobs/current-vacancies/

The Jane Austen Fan Club Bridport Arts Centre Sat 7 Feb, 7.30pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/jane-austen-fan-club/

Are you 16–25 and love writing? Enter the Young Writer Award for a chance to win £500 and get published in the Bridport Prize anthology! Don’t forget to tick the age box when you submit. Enter now: bridportprize.org.uk/writers-room-categories/young-writer-award/ #YoungWriters

A surreal, genre-bending, standup poetry show, performed by award-winning Northern Irish comedian and former Bard of Exeter, Ed Tripp. Bridport Arts Centre Fri 13 Feb, 8pm https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/ed-tripp/