Monthly Archives: September 2025

Persuasion

Austenmania continues to sweep the country and DD are staging one of her best-loved plays this autumn.
Persuasion is the story of Anne Elliot’s undimming love for naval officer Wentworth. She was persuaded to give him up eight years ago when he was a penniless naval officer, but how he’s back, a gilded war hero and all the other girls want a piece of him.
Can Anne’s love endure and be fulfilled?
Find out at Dorchester Arts on Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22. Performances are at 7.30pm on both days with a 2pm matinee on the Saturday. Pop into the arts centre or go online to find out more and buy tickets