The Lock-In

The Outsiders Project

The Lock-In is an ongoing monthly event for our outstanding outsider artists to try out their new work. Expect new writing, spoken word and music from unheard voices.

Expect strong language, uncensored stories and brilliant writing.

The Outsiders Project focuses on working with the unheard and marginalised members of the community of Boscombe, and the work is shown locally then shared with a wider world. We run workshops and the monthly lock-in, and make work on our own and in partnership with other organisations.

“The Outsiders Project is a genuine route into writing and performing for people who wouldn’t otherwise find their way into it. It’s a magic world for a lot of people. Especially people who’ve had tough lives. Lives out of the arts. Outside the enchanted wall. The Outsiders Project is about breaking the spell. Smashing down the wall.” Damian Le Bas, writer of The Stopping Places, A Journey Through Gypsy Britain

Image ©️ Caroline Beale Johnson

The Outsiders Project is a BEAF Arts Co project. Supported by: Lottery Community fund, Henry Smith, Dorset Community Foundation, Alpine Foundation, Sovereign Centre and New River Retail.

Please note this is a 16+ event. Content warning: The Lock-in contains strong language and references drugs, violence and abuse.

This performance is an alcohol-free space. We won’t be offering drinks and please do not bring your own drinks in to respect the performers. The Outsiders Project vision is to show that people side-lined from society can write, perform and create work at the highest level in a safe space and supportive environment. Our theatre in B.A.D. is part of our Safe Homes Network.

Ticket info:

We want to keep prices to a minimum so as many people can come as possible, so we are offering a pay what you can system, as well as solidarity tickets for those who are able to pay a little more.

Free tickets are also available for those with low income, outsider artists, asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants.

BEAF Arts Co is a not-for-profit organisation. All profits from our ticket sales go back into supporting our work, community and artists.

Refunds:

If you can no longer make this event, then please contact us a week in advance of the event to request one. Refunds after then will not be accepted and please note Eventbrite’s fee cannot be refunded.

Access info:

B.A.D. is on the ground floor and has wide doors for access. We are currently fundraising to build accessible toilets, in the meantime accessible toilets are available in the sovereign centre.

Getting to us:

If you are coming by foot or by bus, take the M2 bus and get off near Boscanova if coming from Southbourne or next to Aldi if coming from Poole and Bournemouth. Walk along the high-street and please come to the main entrance at B.A.D. directly opposite Costa.

If you are coming by car we would recommend parking in the sovereign centre car park, then come to the main entrance on the high-street.

Pokesdown for Boscombe train station is a 15-20 minute walk from B.A.D. along Christchurch Road.