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extraordinary events in extraordinary places

12th – 28th september 2014 www.insideoutdorset.co.uk

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On behalf of everyone here at Activate, producers of Inside Out Dorset, I want to welcome you to this year’s festival, bringing extraordinary events to extraordinary places in our distinctive urban and rural landscape.

Every two years in September we bring you this special and unique festival taking place in a wonderful corner of the South West. With help from our funders we make it a predominantly free festival and we are working with some of the most inspiring artists working outdoors.

We work with many people based in the heart of our communities. I’d like to thank all these exceptional people and organisations, volunteers and funders who help us realise the programme.

We are very proud of the programme this year. So, wherever you live and however far you travel, we’ve thrown open the doors to the arts in the county.

Come with a friend: or your family; come for a weekend, or longer!

We look forward to seeing you there.

Kate Wood Executive Director Activate Performing ArtsProducers of Inside Out Dorset

welcome and thank you

Welcome to this latest edition of Inside Out Dorset.

We’re thrilled again to have had the delight of finding fascinating locations across Dorset for unusual and intriguing performances.

In Ridgeway Responses we have had the chance to realise our long cherished ambition; to commission a number of South West artists to respond to the landscape, in a programme of new work, developed with colleagues at the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the South Dorset Ridgeway Landscape Partnership.

We have found our way to Poole Park for Boo, the UK premiere of the remarkable aerial performance by CirkVOST. The Roof will be part of a special weekend in Bournemouth co-presented by us, Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival and Pavilion Dance South West. In Blandford we welcome back Periplum with their magnificent reflection on war and peace, The Bell and in the beautiful village of Studland our Anglo-French circus programme Up in the Air will animate many nooks and corners over our first weekend.

We really hope that you will join us on our special journey across the county...

Bill Gee and Simon ChattertonArtistic DirectorsInside Out Dorset

Gobbledegook Theatre – Ear Trumpet c: Rik Irons-McCleanSarah Butterworth – The White Hare Hazel Evans – Woodland Springs

Bronkham Hill c: Sue Mitchel

This is a QR code which connects your smart phone to web pages related to the festival. You will find them throughout this programme. To use them you will need to download a QR code reader from the app store on your smart phone.

Images above are of Ridgeway Responses: a trail of nine new commissions on the South Dorset Ridgeway

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“Arts Council England believes passionately in Great Art for Everyone. Achieving great art in extraordinary places is a key part of that and what better example of that than the instant success story of Inside Out Dorset.”– Phil Gibby, South West Regional Director,

Harmonic Fields by Pierre Sauvageot – IOD 2012 c: Roy Riley

“This installation is pure genius. A breathtaking location and such an original and inspiring idea. I wish it was there for longer. Thank you for such a spiritual and uplifting experience.”– Audience Member

“I just want life to always be like this!”– Audience Member

Arts Council England

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map festival events september 2014

boopoole park

up in the airstudland

the bellblandford

ridgeway responseslittlebredy

the roofbournemouth

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portland

littlebredy studland

dorchester bournemouth

blandfordforum

abbotsbury

beachroad

rectorylane

manorroad

schoollane

B3351ferry road

middlebeach cafe

bankesarms inn

studlandbay

townmuseum

library

the plocks

churchlane

B3082

salisbury st

rugbyclub

sheep hillmarket

river stour

morrisons

bournemouthpier

pavillion

lowergardens

bath roadB3066

B.I.C

the bell market place,blandford forum, dt11 7eb

the roof the waterfront, former IMAX site, near pier approach,bournemouth, bh2 5aa

Audiences are advised to dress appropriately for the changing weather and time of day. Events are not seated and audiences will move around, so suitable footwear is essential. Whilst the details in this programme were correct at the time of going to print, we reserve the right to alter or change the programme without notice, particularly in adverse weather conditions.

For detailed travel and parking directions about each location, please go to page 25 and visit our website for up to date information before your journey: www.insideoutdorset.co.uk

Please visit www.carsharedorset.com if you wish to lift share to any of the festival events.

We endeavour to make all our events as accessible as possible. If you have any access or mobility requirements or have trouble standing for long periods of time, please contact us in advance so we can advise you on access and make the best arrangements for your visit.

No pets please, only registered assistance dogs permitted.

up in the air studland village,off ferry road, bh19 3au

boo poole parknear cricket pitch, (sandbanks rd. end)poole, bh15 2sf

college

civiccentre

poolepark

boatinglake

parkstoneroad

sandbanksroad

fernsideroad

A35

punchbowlcoppice

littlebredy walled

gardens

littlebredy starting point

church

longland’s lane

brideheadlake

ridgeway responses start: littlebredy, the village green, dt2 9hl

Protecting Our Environment Activate is committed to reducing its impact on the environment. Please help us by following the countryside code and using public transport or car sharing wherever possible. Do take your rubbish home if you can’t find a bin and do enjoy our beautiful countryside and towns with us!

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A dozen incredible French aerial acrobats are let loose atop a unique 15 metre high bamboo open air structure, with stunning musical accompaniment. Jaw-dropping and mesmerizing.

Boo is an open air show which examines the human relationship within an impressive 15 metre high scenic structure made of 368 Bamboo sticks.

the companyCirkVOST are one of the world’s leading circus companies: a collective who live to fly and deconstruct traditional approaches to aerial performance.

venue choiceWe have always enjoyed working in the bustle of Poole Quay, but this year relish the opportunity to strike out and discover new parts of the town.

Poole Park is a classic British park with a cricket pitch and leafy woodlands but with the added bonus of the incredible harbour only a stone’s throw away.

We think CirkVOST’s towering bamboo structure will look stunning, echoing the tree line that arcs around the edge of the park.

also in the areaMonkey World sleepover event 18th september – www.monkeyworld.org/events Log Boat sessions 18th september – www.pooletourism.com/events Visit Brownsea Island All year – www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island

boocirkvost (France)fri 12th – sat 13th september 8pm, 50minsFREE

poole park – near cricket pitch, sandbanks road end, poole, bh15 2sf

quayside sculpturespoole quay, 12th – 13th september, 12 – 8pm; 14th september, 12 – 6pmCome and see bamboo structures made by the Poole & Bournemouth schools and artists in response to the awe-inspiring CirkVOST bamboo set.

On Saturday 13th September these structures will be animated by dance artists from 2pm onwards.

artist’s talkthe ark, poole park, 12th september, 9.30pmJoin Inside Out Dorset Artistic Directors Bill Gee and Simon Chatterton for a conversation with the CirkVOST company, about how they make work and what lies behind their inspiration.

creditsPresented in association with Lighthouse Poole and in partnership with Borough of Poole and Poole Tourism, funded by Arts Council England, Interreg IV A (ERDF), the Institut Français, Cultural Hub, Rayne Foundation, PASS and Dorset County Council. With thanks to The Ark and Continental Landscapes Ltd.

Boo – cirkVOST

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up in the airvarious artists13th – 14th september 12 – 6pmFREE

studland villageoff ferry road, bh19 3au

visit our website for show times: www.insideoutdorset.co.uk

Join us for a feast of outdoor contemporary Anglo-French circus performance in the idyllic Studland Bay. Acrobatic feats, high wires and humour – you’ll find artists located across the village, so expect to stroll from a farm courtyard to a beautiful field with sea views and bring a picnic to enjoy the day.

venue choiceHow come it has taken us so long to find an excuse to work in Studland? After the delights of our Ashmore event 2012, we were looking for another perfect Dorset village to transform with circus and Studland has everything you could wish for – an amazing coastline and beaches, an iconic churchyard, a village green and the perfect village pub. What’s more, the magic chain ferry delivers you back to Poole for CirkVOST on Saturday evening.

La Serre by Lefeuvre and André (France) 30mins; limited capacity – free but ticketed: tickets available at the front of house desk on the day An intimate and playful performance set in a polytunnel, where two frantic acrobats – two of France’s leading circus performers Jean-Paul Lefeuvre and Didier André – are the duty gardeners. At each corner of their daft flower beds, they’ve planted a bunch of bashful lovers, red carnations and mini sunflowers – watch the mayhem unfold.

Rime by Square Peg (UK) 55mins A new circus show devised and collectively made by Square Peg based on Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s epic poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. With thrilling acrobatics, song and storytelling, Square Peg combines circus with theatre and dance, using group acrobatics and human towers, Chinese poles, silks, flips and tricks to tell this beautiful haunting tale in a whole new way.

Frantic by Acrojou (UK) 20mins Love, freedom, blood, sweat and rain-storms. Breaking out of the mundane comes a beautifully choreographed duet. This fusion of circus, dance and visual design creates arresting imagery and storytelling. From a hectic world encompassed within the confines of a large wheel – watch the performers break free from their frantic preoccupation and find something else: stillness.

Le Chas Du Violon by Les Colporteurs (France) UK premiere20mins Discover the story of a mother and her daughter on tense wires where they dance barefoot, in cowboy boots and stiletto heels. A fragile balance carried by the melodic sound of the violin, the ropes, and the wires. A performance of humour, tenderness and lightness, performed by one of the world’s leading circus companies.

Jaipur Kawa Brass Band (Rajasthan, India) Sound the brass and drum! With elaborate rhythms and virtuoso improvisations, this spectacular group of authentic Rajasthanhi gypsies play everything from traditional Indian classics to popular Bollywood movie hits. Expect amazing energy and humour and a unique musical feast representing the soul of contemporary India.

scheduleWe suggest you arrive for midday to avoid disappointment and to enable you to see everything. A full schedule of performances will be published on the website in advance. There will be signs directing you to events, stewards on hand, and an information tent with schedule information available on the day.

Acrojou – Frantic

Lefeuvre and André – La Serre c: Pierre Borasci

Square Peg – Rime c: Jascha Lenkiewicz

Les Colporteurs – Le Chas Du Violon

Jaipur Kawa Brass Band

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also in the areaNational Trust sites Old Harry’s Rock, Corfe Castle, Purbeck Hills – www.nationaltrust.org.uk/purbeck-countryside Steam Railway Swanage All year – www.swanagerailway.co.uk Swanage and Purbeck Walking Festival 20th – 28th september – www.walkswanage.comManor Farm Tea Rooms All year – call 01929 450511 for opening hours

up in the airvarious artists13th – 14th september 12 – 6pmFREE

studland villageoff ferry road, bh19 3au

creditsFunded by Arts Council England, Interreg IV A (ERDF), Institut Français, Dorset County Council, Short Breaks, Esme Fairbairn Foundation, Children in Need and Rayne Foundation. With thanks to the Purbeck District Council, National Trust, Wild Purbeck and AONB, Lighthouse, wave and Soundstorm, Joli Vyann, Diverse City, Remix Gold, Julie and Steve Smith at Manor Farm and our Youth Companies at Activate: The Remix and Portrait.

artist’s talkstudland village hall, 14th september, 6pmJoin us in a special opportunity to hear directly from the array of artists performing at Up in the Air – followed by a Q&A.

PASS: rural tourwinter 2014We will be touring Up in the Air artists Lefeuvre and André with Artsreach as part of the PASS Channel Circus rural tour, in Dorset this Winter. Contact Activate to be put on the mailing list to find out dates: info@activateperformingarts.org.uk.

Produced in partnership with Artsreach: www.artsreach.co.uk

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Touched by Remix Goldsaturday only – 15mins A new circus show, produced by Integrated Production Company, Diverse City and directed by Claire Hodgson. An integrated youth company perform a surprising new show that tells the story of touch. A touch of a stranger that saves someone from the brink. A touch on the shoulder when you feel scared. A sudden touch that makes you blush.

These young artists will perform dance routines to a soundtrack you will wish you put together as a party playlist. Fingertips are for so much more than swiping a screen.

Summer Sensation by Remix and Portrait sunday only – 20mins Activate’s integrated youth group, and Portrait, the county youth dance company, have been working with contemporary circus artists, Joli Vyann in a summer residency to bring you a circus performance that will delight.

Square Peg – Rime

Non-professional performances

visit our website for show times: www.insideoutdorset.co.uk

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This 360 degree spectacle tells the story of a warring clan in a warring land, devastated and razed in flames by invading forces. Emerging from the smouldering debris, the survivors are faced with a critical choice: seek revenge or stay and rebuild.

The creation of a gigantic bell re-ignites the people’s hope in this celebration of human resilience through shared struggle. A sensory extravaganza, The Bell takes inspiration from the films of Kurosawa (Ran) and Tarkovsky (Andrei Rublev) with dynamic promenade action, stilts, incendiary text & soaring music to create a potent tale of hope & redemption.

Due to its subject matter and sound levels this performance may not be suitable for young children. The show also features fire and pyro from The World Famous.

the companyFormed in 1999 by Artistic Directors Claire Raftery and Damian Wright, Periplum place equal emphasis on all elements of performance – striking visual design, original text, specially commissioned music & quality acting – to produce high-octane drama and a vibrant theatre style.

venue choiceA wonderful market square that just begs for large scale spectacle in a European style. Blandford’s military history also provides the perfect context for Periplum’s piece, encouraging us to ask questions about the lives lost in wars past and present.

There will be major road closures because of the show if you are driving, please allow additional time.

also in the areaRoyal Signals Museum – Blandford All year – www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.ukPriest’s House Museum and Garden – Wimborne All year – www.priest-house.co.uk

the bellperiplum (UK)18th september 8.30pm, 45minsFREE

market placeblandford forum, dt11 7eb

Periplum – The Bell c: Roy Gibson

creditsFunded by Arts Council England, Blandford Forum Town Council, North Dorset District Council, MOD Community Covenant Fund, Dorset County Council and Awards for All Lottery Funds. With special thanks to Local Event Partner: Blandford Forum Town Council, in particular to Esme Butler. Thanks to The Royal Signals Museum and Wimborne Community Theatre.

artist’s post show talkst peter and st paul church, dt11 7as 18th september, 9.30pmFind out more about how Periplum make work for different communities and what inspiration lies behind The Bell.

get involvedTake part in an incredible event with leading UK outdoor theatre company: Periplum. We’re recruiting 15 – 20 volunteer performers from the Blandford community to take part.

Spend a day working with Periplum learning performance skills. Singing workshops and banner making workshops are being organised in the lead up to the performance.

We’re recruiting 12 volunteer event stewards who will also work directly with the company, as well as festival assistants. Other opportunities include banner making and singing workshops, with participants contributing to the performance itself.

Contact Caroline Steele, Volunteer Coordinator, by 1st September 2014 to take part on 01305 260954 or email caroline@activateperformingarts.org.uk.

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starting point: littlebredy village greendorset, dt2 9hl

Hell Stone - c: Tony Gill

credits Funded by Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty/Heritage Lottery Fund, West Dorset District Council, Weymouth & Portland Borough Council (Working With You Fund) and Battens Solicitors.A very special thanks to Sir Philip, Lady Catherine Williams, other villagers and Artsreach. Partners: DepARTure, Bridport Arts Centre, Dorset Theatre Promoters Consortium, SATSYMPH, Island Commu-nity Action and Winchester University.

With thanks to: Littlebredy Walled Gardens, National Trust, Natural England, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Ashley Chase (Ford Farm), Tom Foot (Foxholes Farm), Andrew Duke, Bruce Carter, Victor Crutchley, Barnaby Gibbons, Alastair Goolden, Jon Hogan, Steve Wallis, Sam Scriven, South West Coast Path Association and Dorset Countryside.

ridgeway responses south dorset ridgewayvarious artists19th – 21st september 12 – 6pmFREE

Across this weekend, Ridgeway Responses brings you the work of 9 UK artists who have been specially commissioned to produce artworks which unlock the heritage, history and environment of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the South Dorset Ridgeway.

Forming a trail between the Hardy Monument and Ashley Chase, and taking in the stunning village of Littlebredy, join us for a day or three to explore this beautiful landscape. Look overleaf for the details of the artists and the locations they will inhabit in the South Dorset Ridgeway for the festival.

south dorset ridgeway A trail through some of Dorset’s most distinctive and beautiful landscapes, focusing on the South Dorset Ridgeway (SDR) and in and around the little known jewel, the village of Littlebredy. Nestled amongst the folds of the hills, the hamlet is a tranquil and perfectly formed slice of rural England.

With the support of the residents and the local landowner Sir Philip Williams, we are delighted to be able to invite our audiences to experience artistic encounters in secret woodlands and precious country estates, before striking out over hill and dale in search of unique creations, hidden in very special spots along the Ridgeway. south dorset ridgeway partnershipAs a partner in the SDR Partnership Scheme, Activate put out an open call for artists’ proposals for temporary artworks and performances in response to the Ridgeway, in Summer 2013. Since then, 9 selected artists have had tailored support and time to develop and situate their work in partnership with the festival team, with input from local communities and a wealth of experts across archaeology, heritage, wildlife and geology. The process has unlocked rich insights and unexpected discoveries for all involved.

We can’t wait to see the result of what has been produced and hope you can join us for this special one-off weekend.

meet the artists the walled garden, littlebredy, dt2 9hl20th september, 6 – 8pm Join us in an informal get-together and a drink with the Ridgeway Responses commissioned artists and Associate Event: Landance’s creative team.

What Remains exhibition by And Nowbridport arts centre – gallery space, 27th september – 18th october 2014, tues – sat, 10am – 4pmFollowing the presentation of And Now’s Ridgeway Responses commission Barrow, as part of the Inside Out Dorset festival in 2014 you are invited to a gallery exhibition exploring similar themes to Barrow. Supported by Bridport Arts Centre and Activate.

Associate ProgrammeThe South Dorset Ridgeway provides an introduction to the best that the British countryside has to offer. It is home to a remarkable ancient ceremonial landscape, mixed with some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK.

The South Dorset Ridgeway deserves to be explored further and for its rich heritage to become more widely understood. The area takes in the high ground between Dorset’s county town of Dorchester and the Georgian resort town of Weymouth. The roughly rectangular area of the Ridgeway is approximately 7km from north to south and 17km from west to east. It is bordered by the English Channel to the south, the River Frome valley to the north, the villages of West Bexington in the west and Poxwell in the east.

SATSYMPH App 2 – PorteshamLaunching in 2015In partnership with SATSYMPH, makers of new digital experiences in the landscape triggered by GPS (satellite) signals, sound and recordings from Ridgeway Responses commissioned artists Frances Aitken and Artmusic will be part of a new digital app [App 2 – Portesham] launched in 2015. The app will be free to download online for use on smartphones and tablets. You can then take your device in your own time to experience the project at selected locations on the South Dorset Ridgeway. Details on how to download the app will be on our website next year. Part of the South Dorset Ridgeway Partnership Scheme, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Find out more about SATSYMPH at www.satsymph.co.uk

Walk on the Wild Site This project will work with 4 schools and over 100 young people, 4 artists, 4 landscape partnership experts and Island Community Action (ICA) in response to the work created by the artists in ‘Ridgeway Responses’.

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ridgeway responses south dorset ridgewayvarious artists19th – 21st september 12 – 6pmFREE

starting point: littlebredy village greendorset, dt2 9hl

continued overleaf...There will be signs, stewards and detailed directional maps at a welcome tent on the day, at the starting point in Littlebredy and the other sites.

punchbowlcoppice

longland’s lane to the A35

white hill woodlittlebredy

walledgardens

foxholes coppice

to porteshamand abbotsbury

bishop’s road

coombe road

littlebredy starting point

to the B3159and the A35

brideheadlake

to longbredy

white hill

valley ofstones national nature reserve

foxholes farm

‘the stones’

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Alternative Tour Bill Aitchison – Meeting Point 12.15pm, 2pm and 3.15pm (40 mins), Littlebredy

The Butterfly Lady Emma Williams 12 – 6pm, various performances, Walled Gardens & various locations, Littlebredy

Lachrymae Artmusic 12 – 6pm daily, Ashley Chase Estate Chapel Coppice, near Abbotsbury

Woodland Springs Hazel Evans – Meeting Point every 45 mins between 12 – 5.15pm (40 mins) limited capacity, Littlebredy

Ear Trumpet Gobbledegook Theatre 12 – 6pm daily, Littlebredy

HeartwoodAdrian Newton artwork: 12 – 6pm daily; choir performances: 2pm, 3.30pm and 5pm (saturday and sunday only)

BarrowAnd Now 12 – 6pm daily, edge of Littlebredy

Inside Out Dorset Associate event Landance saturday 20th – sunday 21st september, 2pm and 5pm each day, Valley of Stones. Free but ticketed (limited capacity). See Inside Out Dorset website for booking details or phone 07807 052515.

The White HareSarah Butterworth 12 – 6pm daily, Littlebredy

The Caravan ObscuraFrances Aitken 12 – 6pm daily, the Hardy Monument

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starting point: littlebredy village greendorset, dt2 9hl

Associate EventLandanceLandance, in collaboration with Impermanence Dance Theatre, are creating exciting promenade performances where contemporary dance,

live music and visual art will fuse with the natural landscape of the Valley of Stones.

Professional dancers will create a new movement piece, in which the landscape has a powerful and active role. Performing to a soundscape by Jez Riley French, trumpet by Jim Dvorak and with visual art by Ella Huhne, they will bring a stunning synthesis of energy and sensitivity to this ancient valley.

Presented in partnership with Activate Performing Arts and Natural England. Funded by Arts Council England, West Dorset District Council, The Ernest Cook Trust and Battens Solicitors. With thanks to Sir Philip & Lady Catherine Williams, John Barker and John Dovey.

Free but ticketed – for booking info please see previous page.

Alternative TourBill AitchisonA performance in the form of a guided tour inspired by the myriad of ways people use and explore the South Dorset Ridgeway, this tour offers new perspectives

and insights of this magnificent place. You can join one of the scheduled performances, or download the tour online to experience at your leisure. www.billaitchison.co.uk

Woodland SpringsHazel EvansFrom the entrance to the beautiful woodland, you will be led on a journey into an unseen world. Everyday rituals and natural materials are used to explore a

special place, and what it would be like to live there, in this immersive artwork using sound, sculpture and movement. www.hazelevans.co.uk

The Butterfly Lady Emma WilliamsA captivating outdoor encounter: costume and puppetry are used to reveal the habitat and natural behaviour of four butterflies which can be found on the

South Dorset Ridgeway. Eccentricity abounds as an expert and an enthusiast shares her knowledge with the audience, attracting some unusual butterflies along the way… www.emmawilliamsdirector.weebly.com

The White HareSarah Butterworth Recalling ancient chalk figures of around 1000 BC, a temporary landmark will be created to pay homage to the English hare. As you enter Littlebredy,

look out for The White Hare on a hillside, and take a moment to celebrate the Ridgeway’s Neolithic heritage.www.emeraldant.com

HeartwoodAdrian NewtonExperience the life of an ash tree through sound and song. The ash tree has been the focus of much folklore and tradition throughout history, and is a major

feature of Ridgeway landscapes. Listen to the interior sounds of an ash tree in a sonic artwork with choral performances by local community choirs.www.nemeton.org.uk

Ear TrumpetGobbledgook TheatreEar Trumpet is about listening. It’s about the sound under the ground. The noises that you would miss if you didn’t listen for them. The secret music under

your feet. Audiences of all ages will be encouraged to find the melodies under the earth using an eclectic collection of exquisite and elaborate ear trumpets. Inspired by both Littlebredy and the West Dorset myths surrounding The Bincombe Bumps.www.gobbledegooktheatre.com

The Caravan ObscuraFrances AitkenA unique transformative viewing device and an inventive, low tech artwork, The Caravan Obscura acts as a giant pinhole camera. Fully

mobile, for audiences of up to 6 at a time, step inside to regard the scene coming in from the outside on a large vertical screen. Watch as the familiar becomes transformed.www.caravan-obscura.com

BarrowAnd NowThe Ridgeway hilltops are peppered with mounds and markings. Many are barrows: places of human burial. Barrow is a ceremonial structure about the cycle

of life and death, outdoors. It offers an invitation to the living, to think of the people who have come from, passed through and gone back into the landscape. www.andnow.co.uk

LachrymaeArtmusicDiscover a ruined chapel in the woods, transformed by a unique sound and visual installation. Inspired by the transformation of girls to trees and

tears to amber in Ted Hughes’ adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses and composed of 100 amber tear jars suspended in the trees, fragments and strands of music unfold, as you make your way into the woods. A collaborative work made by Helen Ottaway, Alastair Goolden, Rowena Pearce and Tim Millar. www.artmusic.org.uk

ridgeway responses south dorset ridgewayvarious artists19th – 21st september 12 – 6pmFREE

also in the area Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens All year – www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/gardensBride Valley Farm Shop All year – www.dorsetlonghorn.co.ukGreat South West Walks 201420th – 28th september – www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/great-sw-walksLittlebredy Walled GardensOpen easter – end september (19th – 21st september: cream teas available) – www.littlebredy.com

c: Mandy Dike and Ben Rigby

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A 360 degree panoramic performance under the night sky. Set within the suspended reality of a brutal and unforgiving game, this breathless mix of intimate three dimensional sound and the hair-trigger movement of free running will transport you into the body of a reluctant hero, desperate to stay alive.

the artistsFollowing Electric Hotel and Motor Show, this is the third collaboration between theatre director David Rosenberg (co-founder of Shunt) and choreographer Frauke Requardt.

venue choiceFor 150 years Bournemouth seafront, overlooking wonderful beaches, has hosted a wide range of entertainment along its length. Bursting out of the waterfront, the urban installation setting of The Roof brings the very contemporary world of the computer game on a giant scale. What will unfold in the hidden arena?

also in the areaArts Bournemouth by the Sea Festival 26th september – 12th october – www.artsbournemouth.org.uk/festivalBoscombe Vintage Market 6th september – www.boscombevintagemarket.wordpress.comPavilion Dance South WestYear round programme – www.pdsw.org.uk

the roof (UK)requardt & rosenberg: produced by fuel25th sept 9pm;26th – 27th sept 6.30pm & 9pm;28th sept 6.30pm

the waterfront, former IMAX sitenear pier approach, bh2 5aa

The Roof c: Paul Hampardsoumian

creditsCo-presented with Bournemouth Arts By The Sea Festival and Pavilion Dance South West. Funded by Arts Council England, Bournemouth Borough Council, Pavilion Dance South West, Dorset County Council and the Arts University Bournemouth. With thanks to Vita Nova and all volunteer stewards and performers.

50 mins, age guidance 12+ Tickets and info: £10/£12 online, £15 on the night www.artsbournemouth.org.uk Doors open 30 minutes before, please arrive in good time

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So that we can continue to bring great art to everyone we always endeavour wherever possible, to ensure the Inside Out Dorset events are FREE.Please support us in continuing to present high quality large scale work by making a donation, large or small, to Activate Performing Arts for Inside Out Dorset. You can either choose to make a donation at an event where our stewards will be collecting, online at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk or by sending a cheque payable to Activate Performing Arts. If you want to take a greater part through sponsoring and patronage we would be delighted to talk to you too – please contact Natalie Gowing on 01305 260954 or email natalie@activateperformingarts.org.uk. Many thanks for your continued support.

volunteers Huge thanks to all the volunteers, local events partners, first aiders, technical crews, workshop facilitators and steering group members who have made this possible.

Bamboo Workshop c: Mike Petitdemange

Activate works with many partners to produce the Inside Out Dorset festival. These range from our local authorities, venues, arts organisations to community champions, credited throughout the programme. These are a few of our key partnerships this year.

The South Dorset Ridgeway Landscape PartnershipActivate is a partner in The South Dorset Ridgeway Landscape Partnership, made up of 14 local organisations led by the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and is an innovative mix of archaeologists, artists, historians, landowners, naturalists, teachers and, most importantly local people. Everyone has come together to safeguard the South Dorset Ridgeway landscape, help people enjoy it and feel pride for an area that many experts consider as important as that around Stonehenge. Activate is producing the new commissions in Ridgeway Responses as part of ‘celebrating the landscape’ in the partnership.

PASS Channel CircusThe PASS partnership aims to raise awareness of contemporary circus. Partnership working between four French and four UK partners enables us to learn from each other through our collaborative experiences of Production, Touring and Training.

Professional networks are expanded and the sharing of good practice, knowledge and skills enables personal and organisational growth and development of an art form that, as a result of the project, will reach a wider audience than could have previously been possible. The underpinning ethos of the project is to bring contemporary circus to a wider and more diverse audience.

The PASS project was selected as part of the European cross-border co-operation programme Interreg IV A (Channel - France England) co-financed by the ERDF.

With special thanks to our Associate partners Crying Out Loud, Theatre Bristol, Artsreach and the Rural Touring network in the South West.

teamExecutive Director: Kate WoodFestival Co-Artistic Directors: Bill Gee & Simon ChattertonFestival Producer: Jen WalkeMarketing Manager: Natalie GowingAssociate Programme Manager: Wendy PetitdemangeAdministrative Support: Irene ArchibaldLandance Support: Roz ConlonProduction Manager & Head of Health and Safety: Mat OrtAssistant Producer: Kate McStrawVolunteer Coordinator: Caroline SteeleAdministration Assistant (Intern): Justine FryMarketing & Producing Assistant (Intern): Olga WojtkowskaSouth Dorset Ridgeway Production Manager: Joe MylesSite Managers: John Camble, Cleo Evans & Ricky Da FonsecaPR and Digital Support: James Price, Alastair Nisbet & Nick ChurchillPASS Project Manager: Sarah Colwell

Activate is committed to developing opportunities for learning and participation related to the core Inside Out Dorset programme and creating professional development opportunities for local and regional artists.

We aim to work with a range of schools and community groups across Dorset and have been working on an in depth programme with our three Associate schools, Queen Elizabeth in Wimborne and Winton and Glenmoor School in Bournemouth allowing students to gain Arts Awards. The breadth of our reach is reflected in 2014’s programme which includes; bamboo making in Poole and Bournemouth, workshops in Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester Schools with the Ridgeway Responses artists and visits to the sites and performances.

There are also great opportunities for Remix and Portrait to perform at Up in the Air and alongside the structures on Poole Quay. See page 11 for more info.

Community groups and volunteers have the chance to be a part of The Bell in Blandford and other opportunities include banner making and singing workshops, plus we will be working with Vita Nova in Bournemouth. We are growing our professional development opportunities within the industry and we are bringing Practice to Dorset for the first time.Please see our website for further details and for opportunities to get involved throughout the year.

Dorset Theatre Promoters Consortium (DTPC) – festival steering committee The DTPC is a consortium of venues and programmers who meet regularly to share knowledge and ideas so that more contemporary performance can be supported and presented across Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole. DTPC co-commission new work, co-present work and help programmers to offer companies and artists more touring opportunities locally.

DTPC was the network behind the creation of the festival and remains a steering group (with other organisations) to support its development, as well as active partnership and event delivery with Activate, depending on the event and the site location.

Members of the expanded DTPC making up the festival steering group with Activate include: Artsreach, Borough of Poole, Bournemouth Arts (and Arts By The Sea Festival - Bournemouth Borough Council), Bridport Arts Centre, DepARTure, Dorchester Arts, Dorset County Council, Lighthouse Poole, Marine Theatre, Pavilion Dance South West, Wave and Weymouth College.

Cultural HubThe Cultural Hub is a unique consortium of arts/cultural organisations and schools in Bournemouth and Poole which promotes a direct dialogue, sharing of skills and a meaningful relationship between the education and cultural sectors.

Its role is to bring together colleagues from schools and cultural organisations to create, develop and deliver inspirational learning opportunities for children and young people.

associate programme our partnerships support us

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access and travel

college

civiccentre

poolepark

boatinglake

parkstoneroad

sandbanksroad

fernsideroad

A35

beachroad

rectorylane

manorroad

schoollane

B3351ferry road

middlebeach cafe

bankesarms inn

studlandbay

townmuseum

library

the plocks

churchlane

B3082

salisbury st

rugbyclub

sheep hillmarket

river stour

morrisons

punchbowlcoppice

littlebredy walled

gardens

littlebredy starting point

church

longland’s lane

brideheadlake

bournemouthpier

pavillion

lowergardens

bath roadB3066

B.I.C

boo poole park, near cricket pitch, (sandbanks road end) poole, bh15 2sf

Access: As car parks located in Poole Park won’t be available for public access except for Blue Badge holders (access from Kingland Road), visitors are asked where possible to walk to the park. The site is a 20min flat walk from Poole Train Station and 10min from Poole Bus Depot. Why not take in the Bamboo Sculpture Display on Poole Quay on your way? For directions please see our website.

Travel: The performance will take place near the cricket pitch in the park, which is located in front of The Ark family centre. All six entrances to the park will be open and visitors are asked, where possible, to walk. The entrance nearest to Poole Bus Depot is the furthest from the cricket pitch and so if you do travel by bus please allow time to walk to the opposite end of the park (approx 15min).

up in the air studland village, off ferry road, bh19 3au Access and Travel: As Studland is not accessible by train we’ll be running a Shuttle Bus Service from Poole Train Station to Inside Out Dorset via the Chain Ferry – see our website for full details. If you travel by car, we strongly recommend you do not travel via the Chain Ferry from Poole, as this is busy on weekends. We recommend you use our Shuttle Bus Service or take the A351 to Corfe Castle, then take the B3351 to Studland and thereafter follow signs for Inside Out Dorset car parks.

the bell market place, blandford forum, dt11 7eb Access: Blandford is accessible by road only, with no trains, and night buses are very limited too. There will be major road closures because of the show if you are driving, so please allow additional time for your journey.

Travel: If you choose to travel by car, please note the following roads will be closed for the event; Market Place from the junction with Damory Street; West Street/Salisbury Street between The Marsh and Ham Car Park; and the junction with Whitecliff Mill Street. Once in Blandford, follow signs for Inside Out Dorset Car Parks – Blue Badge parking at Church Lane Car Park.

the roof the waterfront, former IMAX site, near pier approach,Bournemouth, bh2 5aa Access and Travel: Bournemouth is easily accessible via rail, bus and car. Please note, Bournemouth Train Station is 1.2 miles from the event site on Pier Approach. The site is close to major bus routes, the main bus stops are on Westover Road and Gervis Place. For local services call Yellow Buses on 01202 636000 or Wilts & Dorset on 0845 0727 093. For nearby car parking, please visit www.bournemouth.gov.uk.

ridgeway responses Start: littlebredy village green, dorset, dt2 9hl

Access: A Ridgeway Responses map and guide will be available for download via our website ahead of the event and on site during the weekend, which we strongly advise you use. From Littlebredy, you can access the Hardy Monument and Ashley Chase sites on foot, or by car. Associate Event, Landance will also be taking place in the Valley of Stones, which is between Littlebredy and the Hardy Monument. These events will be separately sign-posted – see our website for full directions.

Travel: Inside Out Dorset is providing a shuttle bus service from Dorchester to Littlebredy and the Valley of Stones. Booking required by 16th September 2014: contact Activate on 01305 260950 or info@activateperformingarts.org.uk

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littlebredy studland

dorchester bournemouth

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