Tatterdemalion play folk tunes which were being used in Dorset in the 19th Century, now brought to the modern day with verve and energy. The Big Dorset Ceilidh is a great way to work meet up with friends again after the busy festive period.

This year there is an early evening 'Kiddies' Keilidh' for young families to enjoy an hour of dances more suited to shorter legs. Then later, the bar will be open to quench the thirst of the grown-ups who stay or come for the evening. A treat for those who enjoy the simpler things in life, such as fine company, good music, and energetic dancing!

An evening of words and music with one of the UK's finest pianists alongside a great figure of stage and screen.

Lucy Parham, piano

Sir Simon Russell Beale, narrator

Scripted by Lucy Parham

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