The Loom

Weaving Tales of Wisdom and Wonder from Across the Generations

Story Evenings for Women in Bridport and Dorchester

Hosted By Megan Simson and Lu Orza

Experience the power of stories

From personal journeys of resilience and triumph to the enchanting wisdom of ancient folk tales, these stories are a celebration of womanhood.

Whether you seek inspiration, connection, or simply an evening of beautiful storytelling, this is an event not to be missed.

The Loom story night provides a space where women - both new and not so new to sharing stories - can perform in an extremely supportive and encouraging environment. It is a curated event with six women pre-selected and supported with sharing their story before hand.

If you wish to perform a story, real life or fairy lore, at one of our nights in the future, get in touch with Lu Orza. Call or WhatsApp Lu on +44 7792 394209

Tickets for Dorchester 'Firsts' 4th Febuary

Tickets for Bridport - 'Loom After Dark' 19th February

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As well as The Loom, Megan Simson and Lu Orza produce various events in Bridport
and other locations in West Dorset

We invite you to share at our future story nights click the link below to see if you have story that suits s theme.

2026 Themes and Dates

The Loom - Bridport

The Loom is a monthly story night for women that started in Bridport in October 2024 and is going strong, with a growing community of women sharing their stories or coming along to listen and connect in a gently held space.

When: We meet on the 3rd Monday of each month, from 7.00 – 9.00pm

Where: Our main venue is The Bull Hotel (Ostler Room), but we sometimes hold special events in different venues, so sign up to our newsletter to be sure not to miss an update

February’s Loom - Loom After Dark

We have decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day with sexuality rather than romance. Loom After Dark will be an evening of cocktails and ‘adult’ themed stories with a touch of spice, a twist of erotica, or a wink of sauciness.

Location: BJÖRN by DarkBear upstairs Viking Village, DT6 3EX

Time: Doors open 6.30pm - Stories start 7.15pm

Choose the price that suits in each category

Tickets: £15 / £18 to include a cocktail or alcoholic drink
£9 / £12 includes mocktail or non alcoholic drink

We request prebooking for entry

Purchase Your Ticket Here

2026 Themes and Dates

The Loom Dorchester

Dorchester Corn Exchange Cafe and Bar

After the success of Bridport, we have decided to expand The Loom to Dorchester, initially on a bi-monthly basis. We look forward to inviting 4 – 6 women to come and share a true life tale, a piece of fiction or poetry, or a traditional story or myth that speaks to a specific moment or experience in their life.

Each gathering is themed, and we welcome literal, metaphorical or extremely loose interpretations of the theme – it’s a jumping off point for inspiration more than a strict guideline!

When: Our inaugural gathering of The Loom in Dorchester will be on Wednesday 4th February. Thereafter we will meet every other month, on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. (A list of dates for both Dorchester and Bridport is below.)

February’s Loom - Firsts

For our inaugural gathering of The Loom in Dorchester we are excited to be joined by four very unique women with marvellous tales to tell on the theme of Firsts. World firsts, personal firsts, life-changing experiments, or a leap of faith into an entirely unknown future.

As we set out on this new venture to bring The Loom to a wider circle of women, we invite you to reflect on times when you may have taken the first step on a journey of a thousand miles, written the first word of a novel, poem or memoir, or stood up for the first time in front of an audience to speak your truth.

Learn more about the storytellers here.

When: Wednesday 4th February

Time: 7pm Doors open 6.45pm - Stories start 7.15pm

Where: Dorchester Corn Exchange (Cafe/bar Gallery), High East Street DT1 1HF

Tickets: £5 / £8 (pay what you can)

The Loom - Dorchester 'Firsts'

2026 Themes and Dates

Kind words from Linda an attendee of The Loom

I was so deeply moved, listening to the women last night who shared their stories; so lit up and inspired, that l couldn’t get to sleep!
I was reflecting on the transformative power of their words!! They were vulnerable, courageous, humorous, wonderfully-crafted and truly authentic!
It wasn’t just the voices of those who shared their stories ; it was the warmth & supportiveness of the listening in the room! A gathering of women holding a warm receptive space for the ones who spoke. They were celebrating them, encouraging them, nurturing their voices as they listened.