DORCHESTER Arts is set for a sensational spring with a jam-packed programme of comedy, theatre, talks and music.

The county town's arts organisation, which moved to its new home in the Corn Exchange last summer, has pulled out all the stops to lay on a feast of entertainment for all tastes and ages in the coming months.

From big name comedy acts such as Lee Nelson, to a children's Frozen singalong, to opera and classical music, there really is something for everyone in the spring programme.

Dorchester Arts marketing officer Laura Mulhern said: "Now we have moved and we are more settled here it allows us to develop a wider, fuller, programme with larger audiences and it just opens it up a bit more.

"We have got a range of comedy, theatre, talks and music but it's the music that it really the focus of the programme with a real mix of genres."

Laura said that Dorchester Arts has "dipped it's toe" into classical music in recent seasons with a select number of events.

This spring it is delving deeper with five performances using the Corn Exchange as well as the Dorset County Museum and the Holy Trinity Church.

One of many popular returns will also see the Swansea City Opera back in town on April 1 with A History of Opera.

Events for those with other musical tastes include From the Jam, who will now be performing at the Corn Exchange on March 13, featuring former The Jam bassist Bruce Foxton.

The Beat, crowd favourites at the 2014 Dorchester Festival, will also be performing their ska fusion rhythms at the Corn Exchange on April 7.

Local acts performing during the season will include Show of Hands, the Skimmity Hitchers and The Leggomen supported by Blazin' Strings.

A new initiative will see the introduction of DA Jams sessions, where a local band will support local talent to come along and try out new material. The first event is on March 31.

In terms of theatre productions being staged include A Room for One, featuring the story of the Queen stranded in a country pub, on March 16 and the children's show Leaper: A Fish Tale on March 25.

Dorchester Youth Theatre will also be bringing its production Bassett, set in Wootton Bassett, from March 9 to March 11.

The county town will also be welcoming Jess Thom with her acclaimed show Backstage in a Biscuit where she speaks openly about living with Tourettes.

More eccentricity is expected from the likes of George Egg and Simon Evans, before funnyman Lee Nelson closes the season on April 29.

For more information about any of the events or to book tickets visit dorchesterarts.org.uk or call 01305 266926.