A Landmark Destination
for the arts

What’s On

Exhibitions

1st March - 27th April

BIND

Members of Dorset Visual Arts Salon Collective present new works which explore the relationships which bind as well as differentiate their various approaches to making work, with a focus and exploration on colour, drawing and interdisciplinary practice.

Cinema

24th April

National Theatre Live – Dr. Strangelove

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

Exhibitions

10th May - 7th September

Recurring Intricacies

Complimenting and celebrating the extraordinary interiors of the newly restored Grade 1 listed Georgian townhouse, The Sherborne, Recurring Intricacies brings together photography, ceramics, papercuts and sculpture made by three female artists: Helen Sear, Charlotte Hodes and Amanda Benson.

Cinema

12th May

Cinematheque presents The Square (15)

A prestigious Stockholm museum’s chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.

Performances

15th May

Why I am not a Policeman | Leo Aylen

Prize-winning poet, BAFTA-nominated film-maker, actor, broadcaster, and story-teller Leo Aylen presents an evening of his poetry in performance.

Music

28th May

A Night at the Opera

Soprano Cheryl Enever and Tenor Jon Valender are joined by pianist Nicholas O’Neill for an evening of opera exploring themes of love, loss and jealousy through the works of Verdi, Puccini and Bizet.

Class/Workshop

26th April

Family Creative Play with Oops Wow Messy Art

Jo is coming to The Sherborne to run a family art event inspired by the exhibitions currently on show here. There will be ripping, wrapping, sticking, stitching, folding, scrunching, hanging, and dangling—all kinds of drawing experiments from The Verb List by Richard Serra.

Class/Workshop

13th May

Creative Writing Workshop: Ekphrasis

This second exciting writing event, provided by Rebecca de Pelet, offers you the opportunity to explore ekphrastic writing, which responds to works of art.

Music

7th May

Arturo Serna & Ana Laura Manero Recital

This unmissable event promises a captivating programme of songs without words for cello and piano, including Elgar’s Chanson de matin and Chanson de nuit, Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise, and Piazzolla’s exhilarating Le Grand Tango.

Music

22nd May

Viola & Guitar: Passion, Grace & Fire

The ALTARRA Duo, Sophie Varlow and Dale Harris, give you a sound-emersive classical music experience. The music will be lightly amplified via a quadraphonic soundscape.

GALLERY & EVENTS INFORMATION

Admission to The Sherborne is free, but to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, please book a time slot via our booking system.

Our event spaces

Your Canvas

From intimate gatherings to large scale corporate events. Whatever your occasion, we can cater for your needs, offer quality hospitality, and make your visit memorable. Our stunning space, your blank canvas.

Before After

Transformation

A New Era

Our meticulous renovation project preserves the past whilst building a legacy for the future. We’re handing a glorious house back to the community with a mission to champion the richness of art for everyone.

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Private Dining

Michael’s Room

Fine dining at The Sherborne is a culinary masterpiece and a haven for food enthusiasts. Our expert chef crafts exquisite menus, each dish a work of art, perfectly paired with a selection of fine wines.