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Around £30

The Bowie Experience

The Bowie Experience Sunday 26th July, 7:30pm - Theatre All tickets £30 The Bowie Experience are the best Bowie tribute band in the UK. They have toured extensively throughout the world with their critically acclaimed shows. This is a 2 hour show and The Bowie Experience’s set will be a true reflection on David Bowie’s long and eclectic career, mixing deep cuts with all-time fan favourites. With costume changes & a huge sound, this gig really is one for the true 'Diamond Dogs' and the dedicated 'Cat People'! “Laurence is Bowie, and the band is sensational - musicianship of the highest order” - Tony Foh - Berkhamsted Entertainment. “Widely regarded as one of the most authentic tributes to the musical and creative genius of David Bowie” - Poole Lighthouse 2024 “A totally amazing show, accept no imitations” - Bowie Fascination, Alan Horne. “Laurence and the band really know how to create an amazing atmosphere!” - HMV Empire Coventry Since 1997 Laurence has been touring the UK, Europe, UAE, and Australia with his tribute to David Bowie, ‘The Bowie Experience’ from Brisbane to Dubai to The Indigo O2 London Laurence’s Bowie Experience is the only David Bowie tribute in the world that was regularly featured on David Bowie’s own web site when he was alive. The show has all the hits you would expect and some lesser-known surprises to delight and entertain. Pre-show meals are available for this show. Served in the Piano Bar from 5pm. Booking is highly recommended.

Sun 26 Jul20:30Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

TheatreWorkshops & Classes

Around £188

Summer Musical Theatre Workshop

Summer Musical Theatre Workshop From Monday 27 July - Saturday 1 August, 9am - 5pm daily £188 for the whole week per student This summer why not take part in a week-long series of workshops aimed at improving your musical theatre skills. The workshops (9am-5pm daily) are being run by Enchanted Entertainment, producers of Weymouth Pavilion’s Christmas and Easter Pantomimes and will centre on singing, acting and dancing performance techniques as well as general stage craft. At the end of the week, children put all their hard work into a performance on the Weymouth Pavilion stage in front of a live audience on Saturday 1st August! The Summer School is about getting young people (aged 8-18) involved in performing, whatever their experience or ability. It is also a chance for them to spend time with others who love singing, dancing and acting. Enchanted Entertainment will give children an energetic, fun-filled week, learning songs and routines from a variety of well-known West End and Broadway musicals and then performing in the show itself on the final Saturday.

Mon 27 Jul10:00Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

Community

The Invite (Film)

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Mon 27 Jul17:00Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

Community

Around £5

The Sheep Detectives (Film)

The Sheep Detectives (Film) Sunday 31 May, 10:30am & 1:15pm, Monday 1 June, 4pm AND Wednesday 3 June, 1pm - Theatre (Age Rating PG) All Tickets £5 It’s a herder mystery, and everyone is a suspect. In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers. Watch the TRAILER Age Rating PG: Mild violence, threat, brief language Genre: Children, Crime Duration: TBC

Tue 28 Jul14:00Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

Community

Rude Science

General sale: Monday 19 January, 10am

Wed 29 Jul12:30Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

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Nirvana: The Band - The Show - The Movie (Film)

Something's afoot at Pavilion Theatre Stage and it goes by the name of Nirvana: The Band - The Show - The Movie (Film). Their site has the particulars.

Thu 30 Jul20:00Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

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Nirvanna: The Band - The Show - The Movie (Film)

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Thu 30 Jul20:00Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

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Minions & Monsters (Film)

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Fri 31 Jul12:00Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

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Around £33

Supreme Queen

Supreme Queen Friday 31st July, 7:30pm - Theatre All tickets £33 Now undoubtedly one of the most established and successful Tribute Bands in the world, The SUPREME QUEEN Production is a brilliantly designed presentation paying homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest rock bands ever. Musically exceptional throughout, the production brings together some of the finest and most recognisable Queen tribute performers in the world, complimented by the stunning production values: Authentic stage settings and specialist sound and lighting effects, that are all designed to provide the most memorable of evenings for the millions of Queen fans worldwide Pre-show meals are available for this show. Served in the Piano Bar from 5pm. Booking is highly recommended. to reserve your table. Important Information Please note that while the auditorium is seated, some guests may choose to stand or dance. If you wish to do so, please move to the sides or rear so seated guests can still enjoy the show. Some performances actively encourage dancing, please bear this in mind when booking, refunds will not be issued. For safety reasons, dancing is not permitted in the front row of the circle.

Fri 31 Jul20:30Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

Theatre

Summer Theatre School Showcase

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Sat 1 Aug19:00Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

Community

Glass Spiders

Glass Spiders from Dorset perform all the Glam Rock hits with pure 70’s nostalgia, think Bowie, Roxy, Bolan, Eno, Iggy and NY Dolls

Sat 1 Aug22:00Wyke Regis Social Club(2.8mi)

via Wyke Regis Social Club

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Sun 2 AugQuay Theatre Arts(3.6mi)

via Quay Theatre ArtsLocal gem

Community

Outside Event Fundraiser

Outside Event Fundraiser. Centenary Club. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Sun 2 AugCentenary Club(4.1mi)

via Centenary ClubLocal gem

Markets & Fairs

Outside Event & Table Top Sale

One for the diary — Outside Event & Table Top Sale at Centenary Club. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sun 2 AugCentenary Club(4.1mi)

via Centenary ClubLocal gem

Community

Moana Sing-Along (Live Action)

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Sun 2 Aug14:15Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

Community

Moana Sing-Along - Live Action (Film)

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Sun 2 Aug14:15Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

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Hook

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Sun 2 Aug17:00Pavilion Theatre Stage(3.3mi)

via Pavilion Theatre Stage

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Venues with events near Chesil

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Wyke Regis Social Club2.8 miles away

More about Chesil

Dorset, England

Chesil is in Dorset, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Chesil events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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