Activate produces, promotes and develops the performing arts in Dorset with the belief that artists can affect and/or provide positive change in our communities. Our ambition is to produce, promote and develop more performance in and from Dorset, working in partnership locally, nationally and Internationally to reach new audiences in our community. Activate is the only strategic organisation in Dorset with the sole focus on producing and developing contemporary theatre, Community dance and outdoor celebrations/festivals. We work with venues, programmers, the education sector, artists, social services, environment, economic development, among others who all play a part in the ecology, sharing and delivering our aspirations with us.