Top BSO musicians return to Swanage to perform popular classics

Following on from a sell out show in 2023, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is bringing an ensemble of 14 musicians back to Swanage in Dorset to play music from well known films and stage shows.

Billed as West End to Hollywood, the touring concert will be at The Mowlem in Shore Road, starting at 7.30 pm on Friday 7th March 2025.

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The Mowlem stage

A 14 piece ensemble from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will perform on The Mowlem stage

Affordable and accessible prices

This is part of Artsreach’s 2025 spring programme, bringing live music and theatre more often found performing in London or city centre venues, directly to Dorset villages and rural towns at affordable and accessible prices.

The charity, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2025, receives its funding from Arts Council England, Dorset Council and from a share of the ticket sales.

The inspirational and quirky programme varies, featuring comedy, theatre productions, children’s shows, and music performances, with the chance to see the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) touring ensemble a particularly special opportunity.

Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth conducts a concert programme featuring Wagner, Ravel (Nicholas McCarthy: pianist) and Walton in the Lighthouse Poole on Wednesday 20 Nov. 2024. Photos by 
Mark Allan

Sadly, all of the orchestra wouldn’t fit on The Mowlem stage

“A journey from West End to Hollywood!”

A spokesperson from Artsreach said:

“Guided by a BSO presenter, this brand new and unique concert brings film and stage classics to life, featuring well-loved favourites alongside hidden cinematic gems.

“Enjoy music from Chocolat, James Bond, Moulin Rouge, The High Pass, Toy Story, Harry Potter, The Artist, and more.

“It’s set to be a brilliant evening for all the family to enjoy, on a journey from West End to Hollywood!”

The BSO will also be performing the West End to Hollywood concert at The Exchange in Sturminster Newton on Wednesday 5th February 2025.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra BSO performing at a at a school
BSO

The BSO regularly takes its music to new audiences, including schools

Artsreach spring programme 2025

February

  • Tuesday 4th at 7.30 pm at The Mowlem – Little Bit of Script’s The Thing. Scriptwriting evening enjoying work by local writers and film contributions from actors, playwrights and directors including Mark Rylance, Beth Flintoff, and Patrick Marber
  • Wednesday 5th at 7.30 pm at Studland village hall – Elvis in Blue Hawaii by theatre company Spitz and Co. Musical comedy with Elvis songs
  • Thursday 6th at 7.30 pm at Langton Matravers village hall – Three to Tango performed by musicians Tango Calor. Argentinian tango music
  • Tuesday 18th at 11 am at The Mowlem – Wonderful World by Squashbox Theatre and post show workshop at 12 noon. Family show including puppetry, comedy and live music followed by workshop

March

  • Friday 7th at 7.30 pm at The Mowlem – West End to Hollywood performed by BSO Mixed Ensemble
  • Sunday 16th at 7.30 pm at Corfe Castle village hall – Jaclarabag, a trio of folk musicians
  • Sunday 23rd at 7.30 pm at Studland village hall – The Bookshop Band. Folk music inspired by books
  • Sunday 30th at 7.30 pm at Langton Matravers village hall – Plastic Man album tour by musicians Touki, performing East and West African music

Further information

  • Book the BSO at The Mowlem
  • More about the shows and how to book is on the Artsreach website

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