Offshoot Acting Collective

29/04/2026

Save the weekend ...10 & 11 October 2026 .. this year's Festival is over TWO days!❤️

The Script's The Thing 3 is on 10th and 11th October. 100 writers bringing work for stage, screen, audio, animation and all performance. With events, speakers, Q&As, workshops and MORE!

If you'd like to bring work to this year's Festival, our submission window will open from the middle of next month (May). Check Dorchester Arts website for details. Follow us here for updates.

You don't have to bring work to attend and you don't have to be a writer. Come for the weekend!



Lighthouse Poole National Theatre
BBC Writers Bridport Arts Centre Teatro Vivo Wiltshire Creative Artsreach Dorset Arts Development Company Mayflower Theatre Exeter Northcott

07/03/2026

Next Dialogues session: looking for material if anyone has anything they would like to submit reach out to Bratch on the below details.

14/01/2026

Casting call for a student film, Bournemouth Uni. Details below.

01/10/2025

🎭 Actors Wanted! 🎭

Offshoot Collective is on the hunt for bold, dynamic performers to join our latest production — a dark comedy hitting the stage in April/May 2026.

We’ve got a few juicy roles still up for grabs and we’re looking for actors who aren’t afraid to dive into sharp, witty, and deliciously twisted storytelling.

If you’re ready to bring unforgettable characters to life and be part of a passionate, creative team — we want to hear from you!

📅 Performances: Late Autumn 2026
✨ Roles: A handful of exciting parts still waiting to be cast
📍 Produced by Offshoot Collective

Drop us a message or comment below to get involved — and let’s make some darkly funny magic together!

19/06/2025

Celebrating our 3rd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. We could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

01/05/2025

THE SCRIPT'S THE THING
The Offshoot Collective has produced John Foster's short play, FACES OF THE DEAD, in rehearsal this week for performance during this Saturday's upcoming Festival of Scriptwriting. Featuring performers Sue Sparkes, Anne Biggs and Rose Stather, the performance is at 12.30 pm, in the Town Hall Corn Exchange, Dorchester. Come and join us!

02/09/2024

02/08/2024

First show this evening of Peter Pan by Sisata. Get you tickets and see a magical show.

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