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Not For Keeps – casting

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Our next production, “Not For Keeps”, written and based on the birth of, the play’s local author Vince Jones is set in the 1940s and 1990s.

“Not For Keeps” tells the story of Mary who is forced to deal with an agonising choice. 
Whilst her husband is away in Borneo during the Second World War, Mary is drawn to a
handsome American soldier. The temporary fling leaves Mary pregnant. Facing being shunned
from society and rejected by her husband will she keep the child?

Performances will be at the Dorchester Arts Centre on the 4th & 5th July (matinee and evening performances on the Saturday)

We will be casting on Wednesday 12th (and probably also Wednesday 19th) March at 7.30pm. at Tom Browns pub in Dorchester (47 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HU).  We will be upstairs or in the skittle alley, but someone will be keeping an eye out for newcomers.  

Blithe Spirit Auditions in Dorchester: Dates and Locations

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Auditions for DD’s next production, Blithe Spirit, will be on:

Monday 2nd Sept 7:30-10pm. Upper room at Tom Browns Pub, High East St, Dorchester.

Wednesday 4th Sept 7:30-9:30pm at the Pointe dance studio, Durngate St, Dorchester.

Rehearsals will be every Monday and Wednesday with an extra one at Piddlehinton gym Sunday 17th Nov in the evening.

Everyone is welcome to come along for auditions as well as coming along to help out with backstage and front of house tasks.

Train arrived at final destination

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Both Still Life and Train have completed their journeys. The final night was a sell out, thank you to everyone that supported us.

Looking ahead, keep an eye on the website and facebook pages for news of the next productions. We’re planning a ‘Murder Mystery’ evening in the summer and readings of Blithe Spirit, probably for performance in November at the Corn Exchange.

If you’d like to come along to any evening and find out more of what we do, please do so.

Social Play Reading – Arsenic & Old Lace

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While current production things are going on in the background, there is going to be an opportunity to read some plays.

The invitation is open for existing and new members, an excellent opportunity for those people who have expressed an interest in joining us, to meet some of the group in a social atmosphere and have a bit of fun reading. If you don’t want to read, but just want to come along and say Hi, that’s fine as well.

These are not auditions, but an excellent chance to experiment with characters, dodgy accents and suchlike. There’s no guarantee that DD will put this on as a play in the future, but who knows.

2nd March 2022 – 7:30pm at the Queen Victoria (Dagmar Rd, Dorchester DT1 2LW)

DD New year Social

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In last couple of years, Dorchester Drama has not been able to hold any social events or parties. After all, No one is going to believe this is work…

However last night a few members got together for a new years social gathering to eat, drink, quiz and play a round or two of Werewolves & Villagers.

Dee, our wonderful photographer in this instance, was a little disappointed that she couldn’t be in the photos. But with a back catalogue of DD images from past productions and a few minutes in photoshop, I’ve cured that seamlessly I reckon. 😉

Trap for a Lonely Man – Robert Thomas

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Dorchester Drama will be proud to present ‘Trap For a Lonely Man’ by Robert Thomas.

A gripping psychological thriller set in a French alpine chalet. A man reports his wife’s disappearance to the police but soon a woman turns up, claiming to be his wife, and makes herself at home. He insists he has never met her, she seems to know all about him and has evidence to prove it. What is the explanation? As the plot twists and turns a conspiracy unfolds and the tension and mystery build to the final moments.

Performance of this play will be at the Dorchester Town Hall , High St East
Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HF

Thursday 30 July – Saturday 1 August 7.30pm plus Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

Tickets will be available from the box office number, Dorchester TIC and on the website later.

DD News Update

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While we wait for more news about the upcoming production, I’m pleased to announce a couple of events coming up to keep our thespians on their toes and their dramatic skills honed.

This coming Wednesday 29th May, we’re holding a theatre sports evening (anyone remember ‘Who’s line is it anyway’?) at Sunning hill community Hall, 7:30pm. Personally, I’m a big fan of improvisation and the skills it can give you in drama.

Aug 9th: ‘Dark Side of the Moor’ – a Murder Mystery evening complete with food. Youth Association Hall in Lubbecke Way, Dorchester. Come find out Who Dunnit. Details to follow.

DD News – Upcoming events

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‘A Moment with Dickens’ was a success and we’re pleased to be able to donate £150 to Julia’s House from the raffle and donations. Thanks to everyone who donated.

We’ve had a first read through for the November Production, ‘Doctor Faustus’ last night and news about auditions and casting will be around in the near future. If you’d like to be involved let us know through email or facebook etc.

We are aiming to keep a busy schedule over the summer months in order to keep as many people involved in the group as possible, but we are always on the hunt for new members both on stage and off, so anyone who may be interested in joining us, please feel free to come them along to any DD meeting.
Upcoming confirmed dates are as follows, and all will be held at Sunninghill Community centre from 19:30:

  • 01 May: Vocal techniques workshop run by Peter Gordon
  • 08 May: Play read of potential play(s) for Spring 2020 – run by Martin Stephen
  • 15 May: ‘Pub Quiz’ – run by Sean Colledge (please bring friends and family)
  • 22 May: TBC
  • 29 May: Theatre Sports workshop – run by Martin Stephen and Sean Colledge

Also during the Summer, there is a murder mystery evening planned. News following shortly.