Arts at Dartington

Sue Kellam has worked at Dartington in a variety of capacities since 1964 but some 20 years ago she took 5 years out to study art, obtaining a BA hons. in fine art in 1992. Since then she has worked part time as resident florist at Dartington.

On the 15th & 16th July five young musicians from South West Music School and five dancers from Youth Dance Academy performed in Fish-Tale on the main stage at Sadler’s Wells, London as part of Excellent!

The summer holiday just got a lot more fun, as Dartington opens its doors to the ultimate holiday club.

A group of 18 talented young music and arts students from Devon and Cornwall have now been selected to take part in the Idyllwild Summer Arts Program.

Adapted from the West End musical of the same name Mamma Mia! is guaranteed to be the soundtrack of the summer. EXTRA SCREENINGS DUE TO PUBLIC DEMAND

Minnelli’s masterpiece is a witty and passionate indictment of hypocrisy and complacency in post-war small-town America

By overwhelming demand and to celebrate further the joys of Chet Baker (you need to see the film) we have brought this charming tale back for one moreshow.

Juliette Binoche and Roman Duris star as a Parisian brother and sister who must pull together when dancer Pierre is told he does not have long to live.

The 60th annual Dartington International Summer School returns with a full programme of concerts and courses.

A foot-stomping celebration of lively folk and world music from virtuoso fiddle player Joe Broughton and a big band of young musicians from the Dartington Summer Youth Programme’s FolkWorld course.

A wonderful and rare opportunity to experience a fully staged chamber opera from one of Britain’s most prestigious composers – highly recommended.

Storytelling, campfire tales, live music, performance poetry, kids events, workshops and more are on offer at the Westcountry Storytelling Festival