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Art & Exhibitions | Books, Writing & Literature | Classical | Comedy | Family | Film | Gigs | Performance. We are a charity serving audiences since 1973.
Bridport, Dorset
Joined July 2010
For #WorldPhotographyDay: Bob Marley by Adrian Boot taken in 1978 at London's Keskidee Centre. It was used as the cover of Legend, the best-selling reggae album of all time. On display as part of the exhibition Reggae Bridport - at BAC until 13 Sep
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We're big fans of the original poster design and album cover for The Harder They Come (Perry Henzell, Jamaica, 1972) - the artwork was by John Bryant. The iconic Jamaican film shows at BAC on Thu 21 Aug at 7.30pm
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We love this short amateur film of Bridport Carnival procession shot in 1978. Can you spot yourself or any friends or family? It's also great to see the signs of long disappeared shops. Film preserved by The Box Plymouth.
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Join us on Bridport's Millennium Green for The Sea Show, a hilarious mix of puppetry natural history and comedy cabaret. Meet Morwenna the mermaid, Ruan the reformed seagull and a cast of mischievous sea-squirts, crabs and pilchards. Thu 28 Aug, 3pm.
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RT @BridportPrize: Did you know that The Bridport Prize raises funds for Bridport Arts Centre, who are based in the heart of town in an 183….
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★★★★★."This crime drama of a headstrong singer shooting for his chance of success is as raw and energetic as its reggae soundtrack. " Peter Bradshaw, Guardian . The Harder They Come (Perry Henzell, Jamaica 1972).Thu 21 Aug, 7.30pm.
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We’re currently planning our Jan-May 2026 season at BAC. To help us schedule our film programme, we’d love to know what day and time works best for you. We'd be very grateful if you could complete our online poll. Many thanks for your help.
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It's #InternationalYouthDay - an ideal time to remind you that BAC hosts BACstage Youth Theatre, an inclusive theatre company for anyone aged 12-18. The new term starts on Wed 10 Sept
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"A masterpiece of nostalgic music. The band display real virtuosity and create a wonderful sound that will be hard for any other band to repeat." Folk North West. BAC Sat 6 Sep, 7.30pm.Tickets from £15.
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Benjamin Zephaniah meets Nelson Mandela, London 1990 - photographed by Adrian Boot. © Adrian Boot. On display as part of the exhibition Reggae Bridport at Bridport Arts Centre's Allsop Gallery until 13 September. Free admission.
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We’re looking for a Marketing and Communications Assistant to join our small team. The post holder will assist in marketing BAC, the Bridport Prize and From Page to Screen, Bridport’s film festival. Recruitment pack: .Deadline: 5pm, Wed 27 Aug 2025.
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The Titfield Thunderbolt.Charles Crichton, UK 1953, 84 mins.The classic Ealing comedy comes to BAC - Thu 7 Aug, 11am.
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We’re saying this in a very quiet voice, but tickets for our programme of Christmas events are now on sale . We promise not to disturb your summer again with any more pictures of snow and carol singers.
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The BAC autumn season booklet is now available from the Arts Centre and Bridport Tourist Information Centre. Our cover star this season is Joan Crawford - in a publicity shot for the great melodrama/thriller, Mildred Pierce (1945), showing on 1 Nov
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We're delighted to announce a celebratory evening exploring the extraordinary play that galvanised our community over 40 years ago. Includes a screening of the BBC documentary that charted the production’s development through to performance. Sat 4 Oct, 7pm.
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All tickets will need to be purchased at the same time. This offer only applies to full priced tickets and cannot be used in conjunction with other offers (eg BAC Supporters’ discount). The offer excludes Metropolis and Met Opera broadcasts.
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Paul Sammut's Lisome Rum is now on display in the BAC foyer. Created for our season Our Stories: Queer in the Countryside, Sammut's work gives visibility to local, rural LGBTQIA+ lives. Free postcards are available from BAC.
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