An arts charity has announced a touring programme of performances across Dorset.
National and international musicians and award-winning Fringe Theatre are set to visit rural areas of the county as part of the new autumn programme by Artsreach.
The Dorset-based charity will see more than 55 live performances being staged in venues, such as village halls and theatres, across the county before Christmas.
The performances will be presented in partnership with a network of community volunteers.
The programme will start with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Duane Forrest, who will take audiences on an acoustic journey through the roots of reggae to the global influence of Bob Marley in his award-winning show, How Reggae Changed the World.
Other musicians lined up for the season include Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly, Hannah Scott, Inn Echo, and Flats & Sharps.
Traditional Newfoundland music matched with vibrant swing jazz will be performed by Duane Andrews & The Hot Club of Conception Bay.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will also be part of Artsreach's programme, with eight players showcasing wind instruments as part of a stunning repertoire.
The Brass Octet will also perform a seasonal 'Winter Fanfare' of festive tunes and midwinter warmers.
The Budapest Café Orchestra will be presenting a fusion of global musical traditions with their own fresh take on traditional folk and gypsy music.
There will also be eight theatre productions for theatre lovers to enjoy, featuring a mix of storytelling, ancient tales, and audience participation.
Lung and a Half Full Theatre will present Tales for an Unruly Audience, while Pipeline Theatre will showcase George & the Drag Queen.
Master storyteller Hugh Lupton and cellist Sarah Moody will bring ancient tales to life, David Mynne will present stories from a long-forgotten village in Cornwall, and Jack Brownridge-Kelly will explore housing pressures and local politics in The No.1 Holiday Destination.
The Sonia Sabri Company will present an evening of dance, with three distinctive pieces exploring various aspects of life.
Families have also been catered for, with three productions touring Dorset this winter.
Squashbox Theatre will uncover the mysteries of the Animal Kingdom in Curious Creatures, Luminous Tales will present The Goose & Mrs Frost, and Tutti Frutti Productions will present Red Robin's Winter Song.
Full details and tickets for Artsreach's autumn season can be found at their website, and programmes are available from libraries and tourist information centres across Dorset.
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