This Secret Isle, conceived, researched and written by Double Act member Peter Smith, was indeed a resounding success. Played to near full-houses for each performance, this based-on-real-events production gave an account of some of the Isle of Purbeck’s contributions toward the outcome of the Second World War. Very positive testimonials have been appreciatively received from […]
Author: David Watson
This Secret Isle
November, 21st – 23rd, sees the long awaited World Première of ‘This Secret Isle’, written by our own Peter Smith. Evening performances commence 7:30pm with the Saturday matinee starting at 2:30pm. Adults £10, children £5 (under 5’s free). There is a 10% reduction for groups of 10 and over. Tickets are available from Corfe Castle […]
A Unique Theatrical Event is coming to Corfe Castle in July!
St Edwards Church lawns are the venue for the first performances of ‘The Shaftsbury Tales’ on July 11th and 12th at 7pm. The full program comprises a number of plays held at venues positioned along St Edwards Way and explores the story of Edward the Martyr’s murder in 978AD plus the events that followed. The […]
Agatha Crusty’ Review
We now start to think of the future and on to our next big production, ‘This Secret Isle’, for November 2024. But first, a moment’s reflection on our success with ‘Agatha Crusty and the Health Spa Murders’ for which we received a very positive review. Well done to everyone involved in putting this play on […]
Agatha Crusty and the Health Spa Murders
Your enterprising Corfe Castle drama group is putting the final touches to its 2023 production, ‘Agatha Crusty and the Health Spa Murders’ by Derek Webb. ‘Normal Service is Being Resumed’ with Double Act’s November presentation of this very entertaining play, so please come along, bring your friends, and enjoy an afternoon or evening out at […]
Swing Your Partners! Do-si-do! Join the throng and have a go!
Arish Mell English Ceilidh Band is providing the music and Caller for Double Act’s Barn Dance on Friday October 27th in Corfe Castle Village Hall. There’s a ploughman’s supper (with vegetarian options) to enjoy as well. Tickets are available on-line here or from Corfe Castle’s Village Stores. Come and join us – these events are […]
The Show Must Go On!!
…and it did! Our second Murder Mystery Walk on July 26th was blessed with wind and rain. Heads were scratched and little grey cells went into overdrive! After looking at bookings, there was only one answer – The Show Really Must Go on; and it did. Waterproofs were donned, and we readied ourselves. Due to […]
Murder Mystery Walks Return!!!!
MURDER MYSTERY WALKS BY THE CORFE CASTLE RUINS Yes, they’re back! And even better! The highly acclaimed Double Act Murder Mystery Walks return this summer! Times and dates – 7pm on Wed July 19th & 26th and August 2nd, 9th & 16th 2023. Tickets will be just £5 a head (under 5’s free). The starting […]
Hysterical Historical Hi-jinks – all done!
November 25th saw us stage our one-night-only ‘Hi-jinks performance, a combination of our home-grown “Who Rules Britannia – The Story So Far” and scene selections from “1066 – And All That”. The evening was split into three parts, the latter title taking two to complete. The cast and crew worked very hard to produce what […]