Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/event/into-the-woods/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Into the Woods</em>,</a> Theatre Royal Bath until Sat 10 Sept</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1124" src="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-into-the-woods.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-71764" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-into-the-woods.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-into-the-woods-800x599.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-into-the-woods-1000x749.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-into-the-woods-400x300.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-into-the-woods-768x575.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-into-the-woods-701x525.jpg 701w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption>Photo <strong>Matt Crockett</strong></figcaption></figure>



<p>Iconic stage and film director&nbsp;Terry Gilliam leads the team behind this new production of the Sondheim musical intertwining the characters and plots of Brothers Grimm fairytales.  </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Summer fireworks, assorted places and dates</h2>



<p>Free fireworks on the on the quayside in Poole (Thurs 25 Aug) and on the seafront in <a href="https://www.bournemouth.co.uk/whats-on/bournemouth-friday-fireworks-p2613603" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bournemouth</a> (Fri 26 Aug) and <a href="https://www.weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk/summer-fireworks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Weymouth</a> (Mon 29 Aug). </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://www.gdsf.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Great Dorset Steam Fair</a>, Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum, Thurs 25 &#8211; Mon 29 Aug</h2>



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<p>A massive 600 acres covered with vintage steam engines, fairs, hurdy gurdies, agricultural machinery, vintage vehicles, stalls, food, drink and live music stages. Truly a sight to behold, hear and smell, esp the steam fair at night. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://americanmuseum.org/event/garden-grooves-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Garden Grooves</a>, The American Museum &amp; Gardens, near Bath, Fri 26 Aug</h2>



<p>Sip an American-inspired cocktail, nosh on an American-inspired hampers (or bring your own picnic), listen to UK stars of the Americana music scene&nbsp;Robert Vincent&nbsp;and&nbsp;Matt Owens in the Museum&#8217;s swell gardens. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.somersetwildlife.org/wildlife/great-somerset-wildlife-count/big-bat-count-taunton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Big Bat Count</a>, Taunton, Fri 26 Aug</h2>



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<p>Ear! Ear! Join the Somerset Wildlife Trust and the Somerset Bat Group to use cutting-edge, bat-detecting tech to collect data about different bats on a night-time guided bat walk and survey around Taunton. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.bredyfarm.com/event/beciderseaside15/">BeCider Seaside</a>, Burton Bradstock, Fri 26 – Sun 28 Aug</h2>



<p>Micro-music fest on a natural amphitheatre on Bredy Farm, in the pretty Bride Valley on the Jurassic Coast. Eclectic line up and their own Talbot Harris ciders ‘Sweet Jesus’ and ‘Monika Lewinsky’ and craft IPA ‘UNO&#8217;.  Camping&#8217;s included in the ticket. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.watchetfestival.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watchet Music Festival</a>, Fri 26 – Sun 28 Aug</h2>



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<p>Belinda Carlisle, Level 42, The Fratellis, Scouting For Girls, Alabama 3, Sleeper, Dreadzone – and The Wurzels (this is Zummerzet) – headline at this West Somerset music fest.  </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outdoor Cinema</a>, Corfe Castle,  Fri 26 – Sun 28 Aug</h2>



<p>Bond and more under the stars. Koala Buster Moon and the gang go to the big city in <em>Sing 2</em> (Fri 26 Aug); <em>No Time to Die </em>(Sat 27 Aug); and <em>West Side Story</em> (Sun 28 Aug).</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://bishopspalace.org.uk/event/medieval-weekend-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Medieval Weekend</a>, Bishop&#8217;s Palace, Wells, Sat 27 – Mon 29 Aug</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1123" src="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-bowlore-294794098_5641854702525414_2983880401283725619_n_Fotor.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-71778" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-bowlore-294794098_5641854702525414_2983880401283725619_n_Fotor.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-bowlore-294794098_5641854702525414_2983880401283725619_n_Fotor-800x599.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-bowlore-294794098_5641854702525414_2983880401283725619_n_Fotor-1000x749.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-bowlore-294794098_5641854702525414_2983880401283725619_n_Fotor-400x299.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-bowlore-294794098_5641854702525414_2983880401283725619_n_Fotor-768x575.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-bowlore-294794098_5641854702525414_2983880401283725619_n_Fotor-701x525.jpg 701w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Bishop Palace regulars, Medieval re-enactment group Bowlore, show how it was done with longbows, pallaxes, Dane hammers, falchion, langmesser and other olde worlde stuffe.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dorchestertowncouncil" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free open air cinema,</a> Maumbury Rings, near Dorchester, Sat 27 Aug&nbsp;</h2>



<p>First to Polynesia for Disney&#8217;s <em>Moana</em> at 2pm, then zip <em>Back to the Future</em> at 5.30pm, at the amphitheatre AKA Neolithic henge. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><em><a href="https://www.glastonburyabbey.com/whats-on/theatre/horrible-histories-terrible-tudors-live.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors Live</a></em>,&nbsp;Glastonbury Abbey, Sat 27 Aug</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="935" src="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/07/00-Terrible-Tudors-by-Birmingham-Stage-Company.-Photo-by-Mark-Douet-650A2145.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-71106" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/07/00-Terrible-Tudors-by-Birmingham-Stage-Company.-Photo-by-Mark-Douet-650A2145.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/07/00-Terrible-Tudors-by-Birmingham-Stage-Company.-Photo-by-Mark-Douet-650A2145-800x499.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/07/00-Terrible-Tudors-by-Birmingham-Stage-Company.-Photo-by-Mark-Douet-650A2145-1000x623.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/07/00-Terrible-Tudors-by-Birmingham-Stage-Company.-Photo-by-Mark-Douet-650A2145-400x249.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/07/00-Terrible-Tudors-by-Birmingham-Stage-Company.-Photo-by-Mark-Douet-650A2145-768x479.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/07/00-Terrible-Tudors-by-Birmingham-Stage-Company.-Photo-by-Mark-Douet-650A2145-842x525.jpg 842w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudor, meet Bloody Mary and survive the Spanish Armada as they launch their attack. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.octagon-theatre.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/pride-and-prejudice-open-air-performance/8780/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Pride &amp; Prejudice</em>,</a> Yeovil Country Park, Yeovil, Sat 27 Aug</h2>



<p>An interfering mother engineers various courtships while sisters Elizabeth and Jane pursue their own quest for true love in Chapterhouse Theatre Company&#8217;s <em>Pride &amp; Prejudice.</em> You can pre-order picnic hampers and fizz.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.lcclive.co.uk/faqs/live-in-somerset" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Live in Somerset</a>, Vivary Park, Taunton, Sat 27 – Sun 28 Aug</h2>



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<p>With Olly Murs cancelling because of his dicky knee, the three-day bash becomes two with Rag ‘N’ Bone Man on the Saturday; Simply Red on the Sunday. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><em>The Tale of Peter Rabbit</em>, <a href="https://www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/event-details/the-walled-gardens-of-cannington" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walled Gardens of Cannington</a>, near Bridgwater Sat 27 and <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tale-of-peter-rabbit-and-benjamin-bunny-quantum-theatre-tickets-258574191367?aff=ebdsoporgprofile" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Highcliffe Castle</a>, Christchurch  Sun 28 Aug</h2>



<p>Quantum Theatre&#8217;s adaptation of the Beatrix Potter classic in the open air.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CandlesontheCobb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Candles on The Cobb</a>, Lyme Regis, Sun 28 Aug</h2>



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<p>Light one of 5,000 tea lights (which will be recycled afterwards) on the historic Cobb harbour wall in aid of local and national charities. </p>



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