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36 Performance ‘BALLET CENTRAL 2025’ 4 June Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, SALISBURY, SP2 7RA. 7.30pm. £19. wiltshirecreative.co.uk . ‘GEORGE ELIOT IN WORDS AND MUSIC’ 6 June Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, SALISBURY, SP2 7RA. 7.30pm. wiltshirecreative.co.uk . “Hermione Norris, SuRie and Orchestra of the Swan bring the 19th century writer to bold and dramatic life.” ‘THE MISTAKE’ 6 June Salisbury Playhouse, The Salberg, Malthouse Lane, SALISBURY, SP2 7RA. 7.45pm. wiltshirecreative.co.uk . “A moving drama about the ‘mistake’ that launched the nuclear age.” RHYS DARBY 6 June Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, POOLE, BH15 1UG. 7.45pm. lighthousepoole.co.uk . Comedy. ‘TWELFTH NIGHT’ 6 - 7 June Wiltshire Creative, Rack Close, SALISBURY, SP1 2ES. 2 and 7pm. £24. wiltshirecreative.co.uk . “The Lord Chamberlain’s Men present this joyous play as it was fi rst seen – in the open air, with an all-male cast, Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.” THE HARMONY FESTIVAL 11 - 14 June St Mary’s Church, Edward Road, DORCHESTER, DT1 2HJ. 10.30am - 4.30pm. 07879 167435 / artattheduchess.com. “Concerts, art, sculpture and fl oral displays.” ‘CAUGHT IN THE NET’ 12 - 14 June The Mowlem, Shore Road, SWANAGE, BH19 1DD. 7.30pm. £15 / £13 / £9. themowlem.com . ‘ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND’ 14 June Dunster Castle, DUNSTER, Minehead, TA24 6NY. 5.45pm. 01643 821314 / nationaltrust.org.uk . “Filled to the brim with magic, music, and not-so-organised chaos, Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s sparkling adaptation is perfect for all the family!” CALLY BEATON 14 June Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, POOLE, BH15 1UG. 8pm. lighthousepoole.co.uk . Comedy. ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’ 15 June Maumbury Rings, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 1QZ. 6pm. £19 / £17. 01305 266926 / dorchesterarts.org.uk . “The HandleBards cycle their set across the UK, performing a wildly funny, eco-friendly Much Ado About Nothing outdoors. Expect chaos, laughter, and Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before!” ‘BLOOMSDAY’ 16 June Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane, CORFE CASTLE, BH20 5JF. 7pm. £10. 07929 771219 / sandyhillarts.co.uk . “A celebration of Ulysses by James Joyce.” ROB BECKETT: ‘GIRAFFE’ 20 and 21 June Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, POOLE, BH15 1UG. 8pm. 01202 280000 / lighthousepoole.co.uk . ‘THE THREE LITTLE PIGS’ 20 and 21 June Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, SALISBURY, SP2 7RA. 11am, 2.30pm and 4pm. 01722 320333. OPERA IN A BOX: ‘THE MAGIC FLUTE’ 22 June Village Hall, LYTCHETT MATRAVERS, BH16 6DD. 7pm. £14 / £6. 07795 467666 / artsreach.co.uk . “Eleven singers and musicians bring Mozart's The Magic Flute to life this summer, revamping this classic into a vibrant and exhilarating experience.” ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’ 24 June The Almshouses, CORSHAM, SN13 9HT. 7pm. £18 / £15. 01249 701628 / poundarts.org.uk. See 15 June. ‘FRANKENSTEIN (ON A BUDGET)’ 28 June Backyard Theatre, 5 Anchor Street, WATCHET, TA23 0AZ. 7.30pm. £15. 07971 630595 / backyard-theatre- watchet.uk . ‘OUT OF THE BOX’ 8 June Wiltshire Creative, Rack Close, SALISBURY, SP1 2ES. 11am and 2pm. wiltshirecreative.co.uk . “A family-friendly outdoor comedy full of surprises. Join an unlikely character and his mysterious box for a whirlwind of fun!” ‘A FEW CRUSTED CHARACTERS’ 8 June Maumbury Rings, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 1QZ. 4pm. £15 / £10. 01305 266926 / dorchesterarts.org.uk . “To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Maumbury Rings.” BALLET CYMRU: ‘GISELLE’ 11 June Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, POOLE, BH15 1UG. 7.45pm. 01202 280000 / lighthousepoole.co.uk . The Mikado “Opera della Luna presents its most colourful and popular production, with mad-cap humour and costumes inspired by Versace and Jean Paul Gaultier.” 17 June: Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, SALISBURY, SP2 7RA. 2pm and 7pm. 01722 320333 / wiltshirecreative.co.uk . ‘POOLE PRIDE’ 7 June Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, POOLE, BH15 1UG. 01202 280000. “A day-long festival celebrating all of our communities with activities including workshops, talks and crafts as well as cabaret, comedy and music performances.”