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FESTIVAL OF WESSEX 2026 • 48 Miracle Theatre: Peer Gynt This summer Miracle Theatre bring their magical twist and love of laughter to the classic story of Peer Gynt, adapted and directed by Bill Scott. Young Peer is a lazy dreamer, who misinterprets Shakespeare’s advice “To thine own self be true” to mean “Look after number one”! He chases after riches and pleasure and lives a life of moral failure and endless excuses. Surely, he will come to no good? Loosely based on Ibsen’s epic comedy, this famous morality tale is perfect material for Miracle Theatre’s highly visual style: physical, funny, surreal and deeply human. Expect an open-air journey through the dream-like world of Norse mythology, peopled with cranky characters, trolls and other bizarre creatures - a comedy of terrors! Bring your friends, family and a sense of adventure… 5 August: Village Hall Field, IBBERTON, DT11 0EL. 7pm. £18 / £8. 01258 817269 / artsreach.co.uk . 6 August: Higher Orchard, SANDFORD ORCAS, DT9 4RP. 7pm. £18 / £8. 07734 088958 / artsreach.co.uk. Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now The antidote to fake news, lawlessness and the price of baked beans. With pragmatism and a healthy dose of laughter, Alfie tackles life’s menacing showdowns in this hilarious and defiantly funny show. 21 June: Bridport Arts Centre, 9 South Street, BRIDPORT, DT6 3NR. 8pm. 01308 424204 / bridport-arts.com . 26 June: Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, SALISBURY, SP2 7RA. 7.30pm. £24. wiltshirecreative.co.uk . Othello Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for one of the most captivating and thrilling plays ever written. See it performed how William Shakespeare first saw it, as The Lord Chamberlain’s Men - with a history stretching back to Shakespeare’s original company - present this play in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance. 26 and 27 June: Rack Close, SALISBURY, SP1 2ES. 2pm and 7pm. £25. 01722 320333 / wiltshirecreative.co.uk . The Handlebards: As You Like It Pedalling from venue to venue, the Handlebards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. 17 June: Maumbury Rings, DORCHESTER, DT1 1QZ. 7pm. £20 / £18. 01305 266926 / dorchesterarts.org.uk . 18 June: Marine Theatre, Church Street, LYME REGIS, DT7 3QB. 8pm. 01297 442394 / marinetheatre.com . 24 June: The Corsham Almshouses, Pound Pill, CORSHAM, SN13 9HT. 7.30pm. £20. 01249 701628 / poundarts.org.uk . Flat and The Curves: Rosé Tinted Original music, ferocious vocals and sharp comedy celebrate friendship, wine-soaked wisdom and growing up. 18 June: Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, SALISBURY, SP1 3UT. 7.30pm. £23 / £27. 01722 320333 / wiltshirecreative.co.uk .