Thurs 2 & Fri 3 July | The Return Of The Native

Key information

Thursday 2 & Friday 3 July

Corn Exchange

7.30pm, doors 7pm

£16/£14 members and concessions

Seated

Thomas Hardy’s The Return of the Native is a profound exploration of human desires and the indomitable forces that shape destiny. Set against the haunting backdrop of Egdon Heath, the novel tells the story of Eustacia Vye, a young woman whose passionate longing for escape and fulfilment drives the narrative inevitably towards its tragic conclusion.

With live music, high energy, multi role playing, humour and inventiveness, yet another English classic novel is brought wonderfully to life, Hotbuckle style!

Thursday 2 July

Friday 3 July

How to find us

The Corn Exchange is on High East Street in the heart of the town. For Sat Nav users, our postcode is DT1 1HF. Nearby parking can be found in the various town centre car parks (see map above). Unfortunately there is no parking available on site.

Accessibility

Dorchester Corn Exchange has wheelchair access and toilet facilities for wheelchair users. If you have any specific requirements, then please let us know when booking tickets and we are more than happy to help.

Our bar

The fully-licenced bar opens half an hour before each performance.

Booking information

Tickets can currently be purchased online or by telephone. The telephone line is manned between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday. At all other times please leave your name, telephone number and ticket requirements and we will call you back.

A £1 Future Fund levy is included in most ticket prices to support our work. This levy is included in the published ticket price. Concessionary prices (for events promoted by Dorchester Arts): where available, these are offered to under 18s, students, those in receipt of benefits and people on low income regardless of age.