The passion, melodrama, earthy humour and strong, gripping plot of Thomas Hardy’s novel are vividly conveyed in Matthew White’s fast-moving and admirably economical adaptation.
Author: Wimborne Drama
The Lion in Winter
King Henry, his wife Eleanor, whom he has kept imprisoned in a tower for the past ten years; and their three sons, vye for the privilege of being named heir to the English throne.
On The Razzle
The story is basically one long chase, chiefly after two naughty grocer’s assistants, who, when their master goes off on a binge with a new mistress, escape to Vienna on a spree.
Arms and the Man
Raina Petkoff is engaged to Sergius Saranoff, a dashing major in the Bulgarian army. All seems well until a Swiss professional bursts into her bedroom, and begs her to hide him.
An Inspector Calls
A tense and uncomfortable investigation by an all-knowing Inspector through which the Birling family discover that they are all in fact caught up in a poor girl’s death.
Thanks to Malcolm Angel
Retiring Tivoli Theatre Manager Malcolm Angel (right) was a special guest at the club’s AGM…
An Inspector Calls breaks box office records
The cast and production team were left stunned by the phenomenal success of An Inspector Calls….
Success for George III
The Madness of George III picked up two prestigious Daily Echo Curtain Call Awards at…
David Copperfield
Following the adventures of its eponymous hero from birth through three decades, this acclaimed stage adaptation presents a plethora of brilliant characters from the original novel.
Sir Michael bows out as President
We have said a big ‘thank you’ to our President Sir Michael Hanham who is…
Ten Times Table
The leading lights of the village have decided to hold a pageant of local history. But there’s a left wing teacher on the committee who decides to turn it into a rally for proletarian revolution.
The Madness of George III
George III becomes increasingly erratic after losing the American colonies so doctors are brought in to cure his madness. One man has a motive for easing the king further into madness.
