Performed by a six-strong cast of actor-singers with fully orchestrated accompaniment, The Pirates of Penzance is packed with some of the most beloved songs in comic opera, including I Am a Pirate King. Full of satire, silliness and melodic brilliance, it remains every bit as buoyant, sharp and entertaining today.

Join Sherborne Library for a special garden Rhyme Time at The Sherborne, with songs, stories and rhymes for children under five and their grown-ups.

Performed by a six-strong cast of actor-singers with fully orchestrated accompaniment, The Pirates of Penzance is packed with some of the most beloved songs in comic opera, including I Am a Pirate King. Full of satire, silliness and melodic brilliance, it remains every bit as buoyant, sharp and entertaining today.

Join Sherborne Library for a special garden Rhyme Time at The Sherborne, with songs, stories and rhymes for children under five and their grown-ups.

An atmospheric summer evening of music, myth and storytelling, launching Young Stars of the South West: a new platform for exceptional young musical talent, featuring Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone Neal Davies, baritone and pianist William Drakett, and young musicians from Wells Cathedral School.

Renowned for staging some of the finest swordplay on the outdoor theatre stage, Illyria’s The Three Musketeers promises a summer performance full of flair, energy and irresistible adventure.

Renowned for staging some of the finest swordplay on the outdoor theatre stage, Illyria’s The Three Musketeers promises a summer performance full of flair, energy and irresistible adventure.

A timely evening with historian David Musgrove and novelist Kylie Fitzpatrick, exploring the Bayeux Tapestry as a medieval masterpiece, political propaganda and a story of power, conquest and contested truth.

Long before St Ives became synonymous with British modernism, it was already a place of artistic pilgrimage. Join art historian David Tovey for a richly illustrated talk exploring the original St Ives School: the remarkable colony of painters drawn to Cornwall’s extraordinary coastal light, working harbour and dramatic seascapes.

Carlo Collodi’s much-loved tale comes vividly to life in this enchanting outdoor musical performance from Illyria.

Carlo Collodi’s much-loved tale comes vividly to life in this enchanting outdoor musical performance from Illyria.

A vivid and intimate film from Exhibition on Screen, exploring the life, art and legacy of Frida Kahlo through her paintings, personal story, home and studio. Directed by Ali Ray. 90 mins, 12A.

Join Fiona McKenzie Johnston in conversation with Catherine Milner for a lively discussion about Roger Fry, Post-Impressionism, the Bloomsbury group and the radical ideas that changed how art was seen in Britain.

Join acclaimed author Lucy Lethbridge for an illuminating talk on Servants: A Downstairs History of Britain, a vivid account of the lives, labour and hierarchies behind Britain’s great households. Set within the historic rooms of The Sherborne, this conversation will explore the often-invisible world of domestic service: the kitchens, corridors, back stairs and daily routines that sustained life “upstairs”.

Striking, unusual and visually spellbinding, Shirley: Visions of Reality is part film, part artwork, and part meditation on solitude, performance and the American century. A compelling screening for lovers of art on screen, thoughtful cinema, and films that reward close attention.

Join us for a joyful VE Day gathering in The Pavilion with Sherborne’s own Ann Knobbs. Ann will return to the piano for a lunchtime programme of much-loved wartime favourites, including We’ll Meet Again, Underneath the Lamplight, and Wish Me Luck as You Wave Me Goodbye. Guests are very welcome to sing along, or simply sit back and enjoy the music.

Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste star in a triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, filmed live from the West End. Directed by Ivo Van Hove. 

A joyful new mural by Sir Quentin Blake brings movement, humour and imagination to The Sherborne’s atrium staircase, creating a playful counterpoint to Thornhill’s dramatic Calydonian Boar Hunt.

Filmed in luminous black and white, Cold War is both intimate and sweeping: a love story of extraordinary beauty, carried by a haunting soundtrack and some of the most striking cinematography in contemporary European cinema. A deeply romantic and quietly devastating film, it is not to be missed.

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives, rivalry and legacy — filmed alongside Tate Britain’s groundbreaking exhibition. Running time 93 mins. Director David Bickerstaff. Certificate 12A.

If you’re planning a Mother’s Day treat, bookings are now open for Sunday 15 March. Whether you’re gathering the whole family or keeping it simple with two or three of you, we’d love to welcome you for a proper celebration — good food, beautiful surroundings, and a little time together.

A wickedly witty, ravishingly designed country-house mystery that launched Peter Greenaway onto the international stage — with a mesmerising score by Michael Nyman.