The Arts at Dartington

Dartington International Summer School is looking for a passionate and committed individual to act as Production Intern. For full details click here

We are pleased to announce that next year’s course brochure is now available. There are many old favourites on offer, as well as some exciting new courses. Download the PDF version by clicking here

A huge thank you to all who took part in our consultation exercise in 2009, by filling the Summer School survey and/or taking part in accommodation focus groups. 325 people completed the survey, which was 26% of the total Summer School population.

With its sharp script and crisp direction, Up in the Air is a pleasurable story of a supremely self-sufficient (or perhaps plain self-centred) lone-wolf having to re-assess his priorities.

There are no ‘dramatic’ incidents and the tone is generally light and humorous. But during the day and night we see all that unites and divides this particular family – and makes it just like any other. Simple and stunning in equal measure.

A Valentine’s film studded with sparkling moments, Breakfast at Tiffany’s tells the story of two bohemians falling in love against a Manhattan backdrop.

A showcase of original works of music and dance for short films, including a film performance of Ballets Jooss’ 1935 Danse Macabre, by students of South West Music School and Youth Dance Academy. This performance sees the students performing their works live alongside newly digitised footage from the Dartington Film Archive.

Labelled “the best acoustic group in the country” by Show of Hand’s Phil Beer, Ashley Hutchings’ new band presents a semi-acoustic programme of folk and traditional song.