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New Forest Players presents Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial By Liv Hennessy No press, no public, just the witnesses, their barristers and the judge were privy to the actual proceedings in 2022 of the action brought against Coleen Rooney by Rebekha Vardy, both famous footballers’ wives.   After the full court documents were released, Liv Hennessey used the actual words of the trial to create her fun take on the perils of modern-day social media. The play is presented in the style of a football match.  The main characters are true to life, but keeping the proceedings moving along

Wimborne Drama Productions presents Von Ribbentrop’s Watch A Dark Comedy By Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran Von Ribbentrop’s Watch – a rare find to be staged at The Tivoli, Wimborne The play isn’t true, but the watch is. In 1985 Laurence Marks when window shopping saw a very elegant Art Deco wristwatch, so treated himself. Two decades later, when the pre-war watch started losing time, he took it to a repairer. When the jeweller called to ask if the watch was a family heirloom Laurence confirmed it wasn’t, the jeweller replied “In that case come to the shop. I think

  The Performing Arts Company presents Dick Whittington A Family Pantomime Adventure By Owen Hawes   Join PAC for a laugh-out-loud PANTO adventure! The streets of London are paved with gold… or so young Dick Whittington believes! Follow Dick and his cheeky cat as they battle the wicked King Rat, sail the high seas, and chase their dreams in true panto style. Tickets are selling fast — grab yours now before they’re gone! Book now and don’t miss the panto everyone will be talking about! Oh yes you will! Tickets: £14 – £16; Available from Box Office (023 8065 2333)

  Thrown Together Theatre and The Dalian Players presents Big Mouse Strikes Again! Book by Thrown Together Theatre Lyrics and Music by Andrew Fisher Directed by Rob Franks Set in the town of Dairy, Big Mouse Strikes Again is a riotous romp through the mysterious case of Big Mouse, where cheese shops are under siege by sneaky, ravenous rodents. The cheese-loving town of Dairy has suffered continuing attacks on its renowned cheese shops. Rumours abound that this is the work of the legendary ‘Big Mouse’, an enormous mythical rodent. Will Ollie, Lily and private detective Daniel find out the real