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FRIDAY THE 28TH OF FEBRUARY AT 7:30PM

Kicking of our new programme of world music, Asian Arts Agency presents Hashmat Sultana. The most sensational contemporary Sufi and Punjabi singers to emerge from India recently.

Propelled into the limelight in 2016 as part of a major Indian TV talent show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, the duo received rave reviews from prominent Bollywood composers Pritam Chakraborty and Sajid-Wajid for their beautiful and electrifying vocal abilities.

Since then Hashmat and Sultana have been winning the hearts of audiences in India and internationally with their refreshing contemporary twist on traditional Punjabi folk and ancient Sufi music. The talented ‘Sufi sisters’ have become a YouTube sensation and developed a huge online audience. Their song Rang has received over 25 million views and more recent singles have also notched up millions of views.

FRIDAY 7 FEB, 2020 7:30PM

Logan Dankworth, columnist and Twitter warrior, grew up romanticising the political turmoil of the 1980s. Now, as the EU referendum looms he is determined to be in the fray of the biggest political battle for years.

Meanwhile, Logan’s wife Megan wants to leave London to better raise their daughter. As tensions rise at home and across the nation, something is set to be lost forever.

The third of Luke Wright’s trilogy of political verse plays looks at trust and privilege in the age of Brexit, performed in Wright’s breath-taking verse.

Saturday 8th February 2020, 7:30PM

Following the success of last year’s intimate one man show, Steve’s latest outing is intended for anyone fascinated by the art and craft of song writing.

Exploring his extensive back catalogue and introducing unheard, new material he explores the themes and stories that inspire him and shows how music and words can become lyrics and chords and notes can meld to create songs that acquire a life of their own!

Bridport Arts Centre may be closed but we are hoping the interval won't be too long.  Whilst we are all on lock down, we have pulled together a selection of online content for you.

With the nation heading indoors, online streaming is up. The Internet has given us unlimited access to exclusive content from around the world. This means that no matter what you're in the mood for, or how you'd like to spend a morning or afternoon, there is likely be something out there for you.

We have listed a few ideas below to get you started.

We know that this is a global crisis, and you will have heard from many arts organisations about the impact the closures will have on theatres and arts venues.

For those who don't know, at Bridport Arts Centre less than 20% of our income comes from public funding, so 80% is generated through a combination of ticket sales, The Bridport Prize and fundraising - all of which have taken a substantial hit during this crisis.

It has been through your help and support over the years that we have not only continued to function, but to thrive; that is now under threat. To ensure that we can continue in our work, supporting artists and the community, and bringing the very best live theatre to Bridport, we now need your help more than ever.

Whilst we understand the uncertainty of the current economic and social climate, if you feel able to make a donation, regardless of the amount, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the reopening of the Arts Centre very soon.

Additionally, if you would like to further support us in what is set to become one of the most challenging periods of this Centre's long history, do consider buying a Friends' membership or donating your ticket back to us if you are scheduled to attend one of our postponed performances. We are determined to emerge stronger than ever from this difficult period, but we can only achieve that with your help.

Thank you for your continued love and support, without which BAC wouldn't be what it is today.

With best wishes from all at Bridport Arts Centre

Lockdown - online activities

The Bridport Prize

The Bridport Prize is an international creative writing competition and our flagship project. Founded in 1973, it is dedicated to finding and encouraging the most promising new writers from across the world. Each year the judges award over ?20,000 in prize money for the best submissions across our four competition categories in poetry, short stories, flash fiction, and first novels.

If you are a budding writer, why not enter now? All the details can be found on the Bridport Prize website.

This year's competition closes at midnight on 31st May.

There is a huge amount of world-class theatre and music available to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.

Metropolitan Opera on demand

The Opera House has come up with virtual ways to entertain their patrons by streaming past performances for audiences to enjoy at home.  

Music fans looking to get their opera fix can find performances at metopera.org each stream becomes available at 7:30 p.m. EDT and remains accessible for on-demand viewing until 6:30 p.m. EDT the following day.

Viewers using the Met Opera on demand app can also use their mobile devices to tune in.

The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On YouTube site brings you showtunes, backstage access and full performances from some of the best-loved musicals in history!

Featuring melodic moments, show-stopping solos and high notes for the history books.

There will be a new show each Friday at 7pm, which can be streamed for 48 hours.

The RSC - Royal Shakespeare Company

Watch RSC shows from home. Their theatres may be closed, but you can watch lots of fantastic RSC shows for free with Marquee TV.

Arts lovers can now sign up for a 30-day free trial on Marquee TV, the performing arts streaming service with a catalogue of more than 400 dance, opera and theatre productions. RSC Patrons and Members can access the trial for three months - if you're an RSC Member you'll receive details about how to access this offer - Find out more.

From Shakespeare''s birthday on 23 April this year you  can watch six acclaimed productions on BBC iPlayer. They are:

• Macbeth (2018), directed by Polly Findlay with Christopher Eccleston and Niamh Cusack
• Hamlet (2016), directed by Simon Godwin with Paapa Essiedu
• Romeo and Juliet(2018), directed by our Deputy Artistic Director Erica Whyman
• Much Ado About Nothing (2014), directed by Christopher Luscombe
• Othello (2015), directed by Iqbal Khan with Hugh Quarshie and Lucian Msamati
• The Merchant of Venice (2015), directed by Polly Findlay

Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House have created a schedule of free broadcasts 

and live content that audiences can access on demand via the ROH's Facebook and YouTube channels.

Luke Wright

The poet, performer and playwright will be performing a poetry set every night live on Twitter at 8pm @lukewrightpoet

Other companies getting involved include:

• London Symphony Orchestra
• Berlin Philharmonic
• Wigmore Hall
• Budapest Festival Orchestra

Museums

Using the #MuseumFromHome hashtag, museums and galleries from around the world are sharing their collections for visitors to enjoy at home including:

• Palace of Versailles
• Musee d'Orsay
• The Louvre
• The Smithsonian
• The Vatican Museum