Two brilliant but markedly different one-act plays influenced by the Great British rail network.

The first, Still Life, is the Noel Coward drama that became the framework of the much-loved film Brief Encounter.

The second, more modern thriller with a psychological twist, dark themes and strong language, is Train, written by Sean Colledge who is also directing both plays.

Both plays were performed at Broadmayne village hall on Saturday, April 20 and at St Mary’s Community Hall, Dorchester on Saturday, April 27.

St Marys was particularly successful and sold out.