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Main Programme

FILM: The Social Network (12A)

The true story behind the founding of the social networking site Facebook.

LIVE MUSIC: The Producers Blues band

Acclaimed Bournemouth-based Blues band The Producers pay their first visit to Shaftesbury.

THEATRE: Dorset Drama League Festival

Eight plays in the first round of the All-England Festival of One Act Plays.

FILM: How I Ended This Summer (12A)

Kak ya provyol etim letom

Film festival award-winning Russian drama.

CHILDREN'S FILM: The Adventures of Tintin (PG)

The Secret of the Unicorn

Spielberg's acclaimed big screen version of Herge's famous cartoon strip.

LIVE MUSIC: Misbehavin'

Misbehavin¹ are back in town...!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SAC's revamped annual general meeting - with added excitement!

FILM SPECIAL: My Week With Marilyn (15)

Fundraising film special in aid of the Rolt Millennium Green, St James, Shaftesbury.

THEATRE: An Incident at the Border

SAC’s Music & Drama Group reprise their entry in the 2012 All-England Theatre Festival

SENIORS FILM: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (15)

Acclaimed film remake of John Le Carre's Cold War spy classic.

FILM: Meek's Cutoff (PG)

Devastating drama set in the 19th century pioneering days of the American west.

FILM: The Illusionist (PG)

Another masterful French animation for children and adults alike.

LIVE MUSIC: Maddy Prior + 2

The First Lady of British folk-rock is here - with two talented friends!

FILM: Blue Valentine (15)

One of the most under-estimated films of 2010. Raw, painful and powerful.

FILM SPECIAL: The Woman In Black (12A)

A film classic, only released in February 2012.

FUNDRAISER: A Taste of India

Illustrated talk and curry supper in aid of SAC funds.

THEATRE: Born In The Gardens

Another not-to-be-missed offering from acclaimed Devon-based repertory company Creative Cow on their fifth anniversary national tour.

THEATRE: People Skills

Bootleg Theatre Company return with more original monologues by local authors.

FILM: Benda Bilili! (PG)

Moving and inspiring 2010 documentary of how a band of paraplegic Congoloese buskers conquered Europe.

LIVE: Stand-Up Comedy Night

Another fantastic night of naughty fun and laughter from the boys and girls at Mirth Control

FILM SPECIAL: The Iron Lady (12A)

Another outstanding 'Film Special' from the centre's Film Society.

LIVE: The Newgarth Light Orchestra

A welcome return to Shaftesbury for this acclaimed light orchestra.

LIVE: New Scorpion Band

Live Music with Tim Laycock and friends

Tim Laycock makes a welcome return to Shaftesbury with his magnificant New Scorpion Band.

OPERA: Don Giovanni

Dorset Productions return with their new intimate all-English version of Mozart's classic opera.

SENIORS FILM: The Iron Lady (12A)

Another chance for the over 50s and their carers to see this new film classic.

MUSICAL THEATRE: Coward at Sea

Michael Lunts presents his remarkable one-man show about the equally remarkable Noel Coward.

THEATRE: Cold Comfort Farm

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School returns with the comic drama based on Stella Gibbons' famous novel. Part of its 2012 West Country Tour.

OUTDOOR THEATRE: The S-Factor

SAC's music and drama group celebrates the Royal Shakepeare Company’s 50th anniversary in the abbey grounds.

THEATRE: Glengarry, Glen Ross

Christchurch-based Arena Theatre are back with a completely different play...

THEATRE WORKSHOP: '7 Words'

'7 Words' Associates return with another of their popular theatre workshops.

SUMMER MUSICAL: Me and My Girl

SAC’s Music & Drama Group presents its celebrated summer musical.