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Opera Forge: Wagner's Die Walküre
Go behind the scenes with one of the world's greatest Wagner performers as Sir John Tomlinson coaches Opera Forge's outstanding international cast in scenes from Die Walküre.
This rare opportunity offers a fascinating insight into the rehearsal process as Sir John shares his experience of performing Wagner's greatest roles on the world's leading stages, helping shape the next generation of singers.
In the evening, enjoy a concert performance of highlights from Die Walküre, performed by Opera Forge's exceptional cast and musicians.
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Bookbinding Workshop: Traditional Japanese Bindings
A half-day workshop with Brian Norman. Create a unique collection of small books using Japanese paper and other decorative papers. Booking the combined ticket includes access to ‘Dorothy’s Japan, 1909’, an exhibition of a collection of unique hand-tinted photographs collected by Dorothy Elmhirst during her travels at the turn of the century.
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Dartington Gardens and Tours
Buy day tickets to Dartington's stunning formal Grade II Listed gardens, open every day. Guided Tours also available on Fridays which include fascinating insights into the heritage, beauty and history of this special place. Free with your Gardens tickets.
Elmhirst Heritage Centre Tour
Welcome to the Elmhirst Heritage Centre, our new indoor visitor destination at Dartington Hall. The Heritage Centre was once the private residence of Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst, and you can book a guided heritage tour to get a sense of how the building looked in its 1960s heyday.
Exhibition: Dorothy’s Japan 1909
The Elmhirst Heritage Centre's summer exhibition - Dorothy's Japan 1909 - runs from 11 July until 31 October. The exhibition includes unique hand-tinted photography collected by Dorothy Whitney (Elmhirst) during her tour of Japan in 1909.
Pop Up Mini Market
10am - 4pm, Thursdays to Sundays during August. Celebrating the very best of local independent businesses, makers, artists and food producers, discover something new every week with our new Summer Pop-Up Mini Market. As well as browsing the pop-up shop, visitors can enjoy live music every Saturday, a fun children's games area, and take time to explore everything else The Cider Press has to offer. It's a wonderful opportunity to spend a few relaxing hours supporting not only our visiting makers, but also the fantastic independent businesses based at The Cider Press, making it a true community destination for shopping, food and inspiration. Free entry and 2 hours free parking.
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Toy Story 5 [PG]
Toy meets Tech. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?
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The Summer Book [PG]
The Summer Book follows an intergenerational family spending a
transformative summer at their rustic vacation home on an unspoiled, remote island in the Gulf of Finland. Adapted from Tove Jansson’s beloved novel, the film explores grief, nature, and the delicate bonds between a young girl, her wise grandmother and her grieving father.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day [12A]
An adult Peter Parker lives in complete isolation, having erased himself from the lives of his loved ones. As he struggles to protect a New York that no longer knows his name, a sudden, mysterious physical metamorphosis threatens his existence while an invisible, powerful new threat emerges.
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople: 10th Anniversary [12A]
The much loved, recently departed actor Sam Neill co-stars as a foster father who accidentally goes on the run with his defiant new charge in Taika Waititi’s brilliantly irreverent family caper.
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David Byrne's American Utopia [12A]
Spike Lee documents David Byrne’s brilliant, timely 2019 Broadway show, based on his album and tour of the same name, in this absolutely joyous film.
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The Sacrifice [12A]
Alexander, a retired actor, is celebrating his birthday with family and friends when a TV announcement warns of an impending World War III and imminent nuclear catastrophe. Faced with an existential crisis, Alexander vows to renounce all he holds dear to prevent the disaster.
The Fantastical Magic Festival
Fantastical festivals bring together immersive storytelling, live performances, creative workshops and enchanting experiences for all ages. Whether you’re wandering through whimsical landscapes, discovering hidden characters or getting lost in a moment of pure escapism, these are events designed to spark curiosity and wonder for all ages. 10am to 4pm each day.
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& Sons [15]
A world-renowned but reclusive novelist, convinced he is about to die, summons his estranged sons to his home. But instead of seeking forgiveness for his countless mistakes, he instead reveals a truly unbelievable secret that brings his beloved ex-wife back into his orbit. With decades of resentment, jealousy and rage on the verge of spilling over, this splintered family is forced to face an inevitable reckoning, for better or for worse.
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Tony [15]
Dominic Sessa stars as the late, beloved cult chef, writer and travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain. At 19 years old, Tony travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.
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Moana [PG]
Disney’s magical live-action reimagining of the smash hit animation. Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island.
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Lady [15]
An off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. Her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn when she starts becoming… invisible. Blending mockumentary and magical realism, Lady satirises our desperate need to feel seen.
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De Gaulle: Résistance [15]
June 1940. France collapses and signs the armistice. Amidst the chaos, one man flees to London to save what remains of freedom, armed with one essential conviction: the battle for France is not yet lost.
Farmers Market - Cider Press Centre
11am - 4pm, first Saturday of every month.
Clash/Crop are hosting a regular local market inspired by visits to the likes of London's Spitalfields market and Bristol's Tobacco Factory, where visitors can buy great produce, clothes, music and hang out with friends enjoying food, drinks and browsing through what’s on offer. 2 hours free parking.
Makers Market in the Great Hall
10.30am - 3pm | 6 September | 11 October | 8 November. Come along to this free, family-friendly event and have a leisurely browse around over 25 stalls - from artists to ceramicists, print-makers to glassblowers, artisan food, drink producers, to authors and more. This event runs on the first Sunday of each month.
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Dartington 100: All Things To All People Part 1 [U]
With unique, never before seen film archive from the 1930s & 40s Dartington Film Unit which has been restored and digitised, this tells the story of Dartington not through a guide or narration but through the words, voices and ideas of those who made Dartington what it was, what it is and what we hope it can be.
Carducci Quartet
Join the Carducci Quartet and friends for the 10th annual Chamber Music Festival, with 4 days of lunchtime and early evening recitals.
Devon Baroque: Bach - Family and Friends
Devon Baroque Orchestra presents this lovely concert featuring the extraordinary musical talents of JS Bach and his family and friends, including his joyful Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G, and Cantata 82 'Ich habe genug'. With soloists Tim Mirfin (bass) and Sarah Humphrys (oboe). This concert is dedicated to oboist, Heather Williams (1928-2026).
Bookbinding Workshop: Make a Travel Diary
A half-day workshop with Brian Norman. Create your own travel diary inspired by Japanese Ukiyo-e printing. Booking the combined ticket includes access to ‘Dorothy’s Japan, 1909’, an exhibition of a collection of unique hand-tinted photographs collected by Dorothy Elmhirst during her travels at the turn of the century.