Kanekt: Where Indian Music Meets Global Fusion

Kanekt, a vibrant collective of musicians led by sitar player Ricky Romain, whose performances bring together diverse musical traditions in a spirit of collaboration and improvisation.

Founded by Romain, an accomplished performer of North Indian classical music, and John Robertson lead Guitarist with The Selector. Kanekt unites artists from a wide range of musical backgrounds, blending the expressive sound of the sitar with Karen Wimhurst clarinet, Sudhi Salooja violin, Jake Miller bass and Stu Steadman percussion. Drawing on influences from Indian classical music alongside jazz, Celtic, Eastern European and world traditions, the ensemble creates a rich and atmospheric musical landscape that is both adventurous and deeply engaging.

Ricky Romain has performed widely at festivals and concert venues across the UK and is known for his collaborative approach, working across genres and artistic disciplines while placing improvisation and live performance at the heart of the musical experience.

Kanekt’s performances are shaped by musical dialogue and spontaneity, offering audiences a unique journey where cultures and styles meet, connect, and evolve in the moment.

PROGRAMME, There will be 2x45minute sets.

Tickets £15 from Bridport TIC:

https://bridportandwestbay.co.uk/product/kanekt-at-the-lyric-theatre-thursday-17-september/

Thursday 17th September at 6:30pm

The Lyric Theatre, 9 Barrack Street,

QUEENAGERS

Queenagers

Tuesday 22nd of September at 7.30pm

Scary Little Girls presents:

Queenagers

Menopausal secrets leaked onto a stage near you!

All hail the queen of cabaret events – a show comprising stand up, music and monologues that explores the highs, lows, rage and hilarity of the menopause – and the uplifting freedom and positivity it can bring in the right company!

Laugh until the tears run down your legs – and feel reassured that it isn’t just you! Host, peri-menopausal glamour-puss Bunny Morethan aka Rebecca Mordan (Glastonbury Festival compère, Sky News ‘rent-a-feminist’ and BBC Writers Room), is here to learn all she can about what’s coming down the female line.

In a perfect antidote to the doom and gloom surrounding the menopause, Bunny and her court of Queens will lead audiences on a be-sequined (and sometimes pyjamaed) exploration of menopause and midlife.

Based on Jennifer Kennedy’s award winning Facebook blog Is It Just Me and her sell-out Edinburgh stand up show Menopausal Mayhem, Queenagers is inspired by the stories of real women, including our own wonderful audiences. Join us for comedy, drama and song celebrating middle age and the power of shared experience – and discover the Queenager in you!

Tickets £15 available at Bridport Tourist Information:

https://bridportandwestbay.co.uk/product/lyric-theatre-queenagers-tuesday-22-september/

Tuesday September 22nd at 7.30pm

The Lyric Theatre, 9 Barrack Street,

Bridport DT6 3LX

DRILL BABY DRILL

Drill Baby Drill

Saturday 24th October at 7.30pm

The end of the world – but funny!

The arctic is melting and the evil capitalist polar bear goes through a whole range of feelings to deal with the catastrophe.

A one man show performed by a polar bear, full of slapstick, improvisation, clowning and puppetry, exploring loss, grief and the endless search for hope.

Drill Baby Drill is a funny, heartfelt and poignant show in which one clown attempts to save the world from a climate crisis.

Created by and featuring Frank Wurzinger, directed by John Wright, a professional idiot, whose previous shows have been described as “hilarious” and “physically skilful”

Frank Wurzinger Presents

Writer: Frank Wurzinger & Devised by the company

Director: John Wright

Sound by Bob Karper ,

Dramaturg: Debs Newbold

Running time: 60mins

Tickets £15 available at Bridport Tourist Information:

www.bridportandwestbay.co.uk

Saturday 24th October 2026 at 7.30pm

The Lyric Theatre, 9 Barrack Street,

Bridport DT6 3LX