Sat 19 September | Barleycorn

Key information

Saturday 19 September

Corn Exchange

7.30pm, doors 7pm

£16/£14 members and concession

Seated

Riddlestick Theatre present a new musical comedy telling tales of folk intrigue, ‘wyrd’ happenings and inebriated villagers.

It’s been raining all summer. But that’s not going to stop the residents of Hopley Drew gathering in The Barleycorn Inn for their annual village show and one final knees up before the pub closes its doors for good. As the villagers show off their soggy crops, share songs and tales of local lore, and wait with baited breath for the results of the raffle, a wild storm rages. Some say it’s just typical British weather, but others say it’s something much more sinister… Can this drenched and disenchanted community band together to overcome whatever lurks outside?

A new musical comedy inspired by English lore, folk horror, and ‘wyrd’ 1970s telly featuring traditional and original music and dance.

Credits
Kate Stokes: Lead Writer, Performer & Musician
Thomas Manson: Co-Writer, Composer, Performer & Musician
Sophie Jackson: Co-Composer & Musician
Alison Cowling: Performer & Musician
Ashley Scott: Performer
George Meredith: Performer
Edward Bourne: Performer (WIP 2024
Danny Connaire: Lighting Designer (WIP 2024)

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.