EVENTS Diary

Chesil Theatre 

The Resistible Rise Of Arutro Ui

By Bertolt Brecht

Translated by George Tabori

Directed by Peter Andrews

A witty and savage satire of Hitler's rise to power, telling the story of gangster Aruto Ui as he seizes control of the vegetable trade in 1930s Chicago. With echoes of Charlie Chaplin, Al Capone, Shakespeare and Goethe, Brecht's compelling parable continues to have relevance wherever totalitarianism appears today.

Contains threat and stylised violence.

Tickets: Adults £18.00, Student / Under 18s £12.00 (plus online booking fees); Available via phone (0333 666 3366) or online here.

Broadstone Players Theatre Company; Tickets: £10; Available via phone (01202 678449), email here or in person from Broadstone News.

Milton Musical Society; Tickets: £16; Available from Box Office (01425 612393) or online here.

SUSU Theatre Group; Tickets: Adult £10, Student £7, Performance Arts Affiliated Student £5; Available online here.

Poole & Parkstone Productions [P&P Productions]; Tickets: Adults £15, Child £10 (plus online booking fee); Available by phone (Ticket source: 0333 6663 366) or online here.

Eastleigh Operatic & Musicals Society [EOMS]; Tickets: £17 - £18 (plus online booking fees); Available in person at Box Office (Saturdays, 9:00am - 12 noon, no booking fees) or online here (booking fees apply).

Redlynch Players

Two

Written by Jim Cartwright

Directed by Ron Perry

Redlynch Players are thrilled to announce that their autumn production 2025 will be Two by Jim Cartwright and that their tickets for this brilliant production are now on sale.

“Join us for an evening at our new local, The Redlynch Tap, to share the stories of landlord and landlady, Don and Liz, in their down-to-earth pub, and the various characters who frequent it. There’s the lonely old man, a quiet couple on the corner, the woman spying on her lover and many more. As we hear their stories, the play explores the complexities of human loves and lives through humour, pathos, and strained relationships with a hint of underlying tragedy. It promises to make you laugh, cry and everything in between!

You, the audience, are invited to join us and experience an evening that captures a slice of typical British life. Why not come and have a drink, enter the Meat Draw, listen to our guest pub pianist, and maybe play a game of darts!”

Directed by Ron Perry, Two will be performed Wednesday 26 November – Saturday 29 November 2025 in Redlynch Village Hall. 7.30pm start for each performance.

Tickets, costing £12 are now on sale! Email tickets@redlynchplayers.co.uk or phone 01725 510283 to get yours.

Spot On Productions; Tickets: £15 - £21; Available from Box Office (023 8065 2333) or online here.

Chesil Theatre; Tickets: Adult £12, Disabled person plus 1 essential companion £12 (for 2 tickets); Available online here.

Double Act drama group

Alice In Cuckoo Land

Written by Peter Nuttall

Directed by Paulette Stephens

Hot on the heels of their award winning This Secret Isle and this summer’s Murder Walks, Double Act drama group is embracing the joy, laughter, and utter mayhem that only a pantomime can provide. Expect a vibrant mix of fairy tale favourites and fantastical new twists in this imaginative tale – where nothing is quite what it seems. Alice In Cuckoo Land is a twist on Alice In Wonderland but with some Looking Glass characters and Santa Claus thrown in for good measure! Well, what can we say – it is a pantomime after all!

Whether you're young or simply young at heart, Alice In Cuckoo Land promises to be an unmissable evening of theatrical fun. So, gather your friends, warm up your vocal cords, and prepare for a panto like no other... Oh yes, it is!

Tickets: Adults £10, Child £5, Under 5s Free, 10% reduction for groups of 10 and over; Available from Corfe Castle Village Stores and online here.

Chesil Theatre; Tickets: Adult £12, Disabled person plus 1 essential companion £12 (for 2 tickets); Available online here.

Chesil Theatre; Tickets: Adult £12, Disabled person plus 1 essential companion £12 (for 2 tickets); Available online here.

Encore! Theatre Productions; NB: ADULT PANTOMIME, suitable for over 18s only; Tickets: £20, Early Bird offer £18 until Monday 24 November @10am; Available from Box Office via phone (01425 612393) or online here.

New Forest Players

Snow White

Written by Ben Crocker

Directed by Claire Nicholson

With two Good Fairies and a Wicked Queen, Ben Crocker’s pantomime is a bang up to date and hilarious re-telling of the much-loved age old tale, bringing to life the magical story of Snow White.

Performances: 28, 29, 30 December - evening shows @ 7:30pm and 27, 28, 30 December - matinees @ 2.00pm;

Tickets: Adult £14, Child £10; Available via Box Office (01425 542414) or online here.

Swanage Drama Company; Tickets: Adults £15, Concessions £14, Children £10, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £45 (booking fees apply); Available from Box Office (tel 0333 666 3366) or online here.

Swanage Drama Company; Tickets: Adults £15, Concessions £14, Children £10, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £45 (booking fees apply); Available from Box Office (tel 0333 666 3366) or online here.

Chesil Theatre 

The Judas Kiss

Written by David Hare

Directed by Nicky Hubbard

The downfall of a genius at the hands of love.

At the height of his career, Oscar Wilde finds himself prosecuted for “gross indecency”. With only hours before the police arrive to arrest him, he faces a life-altering decision: flee England and avoid imprisonment – or stay and risk everything for love and principle.

David Hare’s powerful play explores the cost of loyalty and pride, and the tragedy of a love betrayed.

Tickets: Adults £18.00, Student / Under 18s £12.00 (plus online booking fees); Available via phone (0333 666 3366) or online here.

SOS Presents

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by Hugh Wheeler

From an adaptation by Christopher Bond

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd this January as award-winning SOS Presents brings Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical thriller to life.

In the shadowy streets of Victorian London, a vengeful Sweeney Todd has returned to discover what became of his wife and daughter – and to take brutal revenge on the corrupt judge who destroyed his life. Working with the devious Mrs Lovett, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street hatches a chilling plan that will have audiences thinking twice before their next haircut.

With Sondheim’s unforgettable score packed with spine-tingling numbers, this bold and bloody production promises an evening of high drama, haunting harmonies and theatrical brilliance. So, join us on an unforgettable journey into madness, murder and monstrous meat pies — only at the Mayflower Studios, January 2026.

Due to the strong language and adult themes, this show is suitable for ages 15 and over.

CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler, from an adaptation by Christopher Bond. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI: www.mtishows.co.uk.

Tickets: From £12.50 - £24.50; Available via Box Office (023 8071 1811) or online here.