Caring for Creation – Expert Panel
A panel of local experts will gather to interact and respond to questions on the subject of Climate Change and our care of Creation
Caring for Creation – Dr Martin Hodson
Dr Martin Hodson of A Rocha and author of 'A Christian Guide to Environmental Ethics' and 'The Ethics of Climate Scepticism' will speak on The science of the environment and climate change and a practical Christian approach to it.
Caring for Creation – Dr Michael Northcott
Dr Michael Northcott, Professor of Ethics at University of Edinburgh and author of 'The Environment and Christian Ethics', 'An Angel Directs the Storm', and 'A Moral Climate' will help us to explore a Biblical and theological approach to climate change
Caring for Creation – The 11th Hour
A documentary film created, produced, co-written and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio on the state of the natural environment This event will begin at 6pm with a short act of worship
OSJ Classical and Jazz – a public concert by performers on the autistic spectrum
Performers include Derek Paravicini piano, Ashleigh Turley piano, Claire Doran soprano Derek (b. 1979) is an extraordinarily talented pianist, despite being blind and having severe learning difficulties. He plays entirely by ear, and has a repertoire of many thousands of pieces that he has memorised – jazz, pop and light classical – and he is a [...]
Food & Gift Fair
Whether you’re looking for locally sourced food, a special gift or unique craft decorations for your home, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Dorchester Food & Gift Fair makes a perfect day out for all the family.
Comedy Night
Always one of the most popular events of the Festival! Don’t miss this great night out fronted by the amazing Gary Delaney.
Out Of The Blue
Oxford’s all-male a cappella group and semi-finalists of Britain’s Got Talent showcase their award-winning combination of vibrant vocals, outrageously unprofessional choreography and occasionally intentional comedy! With music ranging from Britney Spears and Beyonce to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, be blown away by these local boys’ touching musicality and irrepressible energy. Over 13 million [...]
Jazz Supper with Cate Cody
Fresh from appearing at the BAFTAS, superb vocalist Cate Cody will entertain with her sophisticated 1930s style vocal jazz supported by a great quintet of multi award winning players; pianist Dave Newton, Saxophone and Clarinet from Trevor Whiting, John Day on double bass and drummer Charlie Stratford. Be prepared to be wrapped in the smooth [...]
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Spontaneous musical comedy at its finest – direct from the West End and now heading to Dorchester!With nine years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 Series, a critically acclaimed West End run and now an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious [...]