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Festive Frolics with the New Hardy Players

When? 14 Dec 2019 to 15 Dec 2019
Where? Dorchester

  • Festive Frolics with the New Hardy Players

The cast of New Hardy Players visit Max Gate to perform a seasonal selection of poetry readings, carols and a mummers play. The Mummers play featured in Hardy’s novel, 'The Return of the Native'. Hardy was fascinated by rural traditions and had Mummers perform at Max Gate one Christmas. The New Hardy Players join us to continue this tradition at Hardy's home.

14 December 2019: 11:30 - 12:15, 12:30 - 13:15, 14:15 - 15:00.
15 December 2019: 11:30 - 12:15, 12:30 - 13:15, 14:15 - 15:00.

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Assistance dogs are welcome. Check the website below for availability.

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