As usual for the beginning of the month, this week we have an update for you on events in Dorset in November.
Of course we couldn’t write about events for November without including Bonfire Night, so here’s a small selection of the many bonfire and firework displays in Dorset on the 5th November:Firework Night on the Cobb at Lyme Regis: with a bonfire on the beach and fireworks over the Cobb. Fireworks from 6.30pm, and bonfire from 6.45pm.
'Firework Extravaganza' in the magnificent setting of Sherborne Castle. with live music, and food and refreshments. Gates open at 5pm, the bonfire is at 7pm, and fireworks from 7.30pm. See EventsCrew.com for ticket details.Christchurch Community Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular, at Stanpit Recreation Ground. Gates open at 5pm. Bonfire from 6.15pm and Fireworks from 7.45pm. There will also be a wide range of stalls offering food and entertainment. Tickets £5 per adult, and £2 per child
8th November – the Marine Theatre at Lyme Regis presents a “powerful, dynamic and colourful” performance of Flamenco dancing from Noelia Sabarea. You’re guaranteed a vibrant evening of pounding footwork, dramatic guitar, and singing.24th to 26th November: The Canterbury Tales, at the Corfe Castle Village Hall. “A colourful recreation of five of Chaucer’s famous bawdy and robust tales, and a hilarious romp, in the authentic atmosphere of the medieval period, in the true spirit of the original, with all its vibrancy and hearty comedy.” 7.30pm on the 24th, 25th and 26th November, plus a matinee performance at 2.30pm on the 26th November. Tickets are available from the Corfe Castle Post Office in November, or from the Box Office on 01929 480323: adults £7, Children £5, OAPs £6 on Thursday the 24th only.
12th November - Handel's 'Messiah performed by Weymouth Choral Society, at Holy Trinity Church, Weymouth. Tickets are £10 (free for under 16’s) and are available from Weymouth TIC, Dorchester TIC, on the door, or telephone: 01305 775644 or e-mail: weymouthchoral@btinternet.com.Also on the 12th November, a totally different kettle of fish: The Wurzels, at the Electric Palace, Bridport.
On the 25th November, you can choose between Stephen Jeffery's entertaining and wonderfully inventive adaptation of Charles Dickens' evocative saga, Hard Times, at the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis; or madcap comedian and impressionist Freddie Starr’s show at the Electric Place, Bridport.Scottish folk singer Dick Gaughan is appearing at the Dorchester Arts Centre on the 26th November. Dick Gaughan has been hailed as “one of the biggest protest singers of his generation, with a career spanning over four decades. His songs have been recorded by Billy Bragg and Mary Black and Capercaillie; and John Peel described him as “one of the five or six great voices of our time”.
We hope this gives you a small taste of the many interesting and entertaining events coming up in November. As you can see, it’s certainly a month of variety and contrast: there’s always something for everyone here in Dorset, not matter what the time of year. To book accommodation in Dorset for your autumn break, please contact us.
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