Ridgeway Singers - The Cheerful Choir

The Ridgeway Singers & Band return to The Exchange, bringing their infectious energy to a celebration of a Dorset Christmas with local songs, carols, toe-tapping tunes and poetry including some contributions from Cornwall and Devon this time.

The group was formed 12 years ago for an Artsreach project and goes from strength to strength. Directed by renowned serpent player Phil Humphries, it specialises in performing the kind of music beloved of Thomas Hardy and described in Under the Greenwood Tree. Singers in four parts are supported by a band of instrumentalists. Long forgotten dance tunes are brought back to life and new settings and compositions are created in the tradition.. Expect a festive and entertaining evening with opportunaties to join in if you wish.

Tickets are available from The Exchange or via www.ridgewaysingersandband.org  

One Night of Ska is a two hour homage to the music, bands and artistes that influenced two generations of teenagers.

Taking the best of the original 1960s Jamaican scene as well as the 2 Tone English Revival of the late 1970s this is crammed full of songs made famous by names such as Prince Buster, Desmond Dekker, Madness, The Specials, The Selecter, The Maytals, and Tony Tribe.

Expect such fabulous hits as The Israelites, One Step Beyond, It Mek, My Girl, Monkey Man, Ghost Town, Watermelon Man, Red Red Wine, Too Much Too Young, Madness, Enjoy Yourself, and  Al Capone amongst many, many others.

Standing/unreserved raked seating available.

Neil Sands and his amazing cast return with the brand-new 2025 production of their must-see Christmas Cracker! Don’t miss an afternoon full of festive joy and heartwarming nostalgia, featuring over 60 of your all-time favorite Christmas songs and carols. You’ll be singing along from start to finish, reliving cherished memories of Christmases past. With stunning costumes and even falling snow, it's been described as “Like A Sparkly Christmas Card Come To Life.” This truly is the perfect way to kick off the festive season!