Inside Out is brought to you by the Dorset Theatre Promoters’ Consortium (DTPC), Bournemouth and Poole arts teams, Wave Arts Education Agency (wave) and DepARTure – and managed by Activate Performing Arts. All year round, the Inside Out partner venues and arts organisations in Dorset offer a wide and varied range of arts activities and opportunities. Be inspired, explore your creativity and get involved!
Activate theatre & dance development in Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth. Workshops, performances and support to local artists.
Artsreach is the arts development agency for rural Dorset and provides a wide ranging programme of events, working in collaboration with a network of voluntary local promoters.
Bridport Arts Centre theatre, three galleries, cafe, bar, contemporary performances and workshops.
Dorchester Arts (formerly Dorchester Arts Centre) theatre, dance and music performances, workshops, outreach, organisers of Dorchester Festival.
Lighthouse in Poole is the largest English arts centre outside London. Two theatres, concert hall, cinema, image lab, gallery, cafe and bars.
Pavilion Dance, Dance South West the new regional dance centre in Bournemouth, offering classes for ages and abilities, world-class performances and space for artists.
Dorset County Council supports arts and culture for the economic, social, educational and community benefits they bring to Dorset.
Bournemouth Borough Council Arts Development Unit works throughout Bournemouth to support creativity, learning and enjoyment of the arts.
Borough of Poole Arts Development Unit focuses on improving the range and quality of arts activities in Poole.
Weymouth College offers a range of performing arts Further and Higher education courses and programmes theatre, dance and music in its 250 seat theatre.
wave Arts Education Agency provides a source for inspiration and creativity between the arts and education communities in Bournemouth & Poole.
DepARTure is Dorset County Council’s arts-in-education agency. It strengthens the relationship between schools and artists to enhance the lives of children and young people.
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