After a successful run of five performances in June, selling out every one of their shows, The New Hardy Players return with the popular Six Men Of Dorset this September, book your tickets early so not to be disappointed.
In partnership with Dorchester Arts and the New Hardy Players, experience an immersive production of the ‘Six Men of Dorset’, across two historic venues in Dorchester.
In 1834, against a backdrop of extreme rural poverty and national turmoil, six lowly men of Dorset found themselves facing the full wrath and power of the British establishment.
Commissioned by the TUC 100 years after their arrest, this production of ‘The Tolpuddle Play’ takes it back to its roots, with the first act at its original venue, Dorchester’s Corn Exchange, before processing up to Shire Hall Museum for the second act in the very courtroom where the Martyrs met their fate. Under Tim Laycock and Emma Hill’s direction, this is guaranteed to be a spine-chilling, moving, and immersive experience.
As performances will be set across these two locations, seating will be unallocated for each venue. There will be a slightly longer than usual interval, allowing time to relocate to Shire Hall Museum.
A bar will be available at both venues for refreshments.
Please note: This production is taking place at the Corn Exchange and Shire Hall Museum’s Courtroom. The seating in the courtroom is all wooden benches, so we recommend bringing a cushion to sit on.