The Exchange is offering a powerful programme of theatre this autumn, visiting ancient Greece, the centre of the Roman Empire and Nuremberg 1590.
Starting with an evening of fun, Too Many Greek Myths is a family friendly (8+) show from Living Spit. They will be lighting up the dark nights of 17th and 18th October with their familiar harebrained humour, questionable wigs and total disregard for historical accuracy. The chaos of 20 Greek myths in one evening is followed by a different and blacker sort of chaos a week later.
A short season in partnership with Artsreach starts with Tangle Theatre’s powerful production of Julius Caesar on 24th October. With original music preformed live on stage, Tangle brings African storytelling into the heart of ancient Rome. Caesar is a tyrant, Cassius sees the threat, Brutus is torn by loyalty and the murder of Caesar solves nothing. Chaos erupts and a civil war begins. Tangle have visited The Exchange before and always been enthrallingly different.
A different sort of killing becomes the subject of a dark comedy about justice, corruption and the cost of survival on 11 November. Making a Killing, presented by Ha Hum Ah Theatre, set in 1590, in a world disturbingly like our own. The ropes are ready, the crowd is waiting and the hangman has a new apprentice – duty, morality and power collide and every decision leaves a mark..
The last event for 2025 from the Artsreach partnership is the visit of 12 musicians from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra on 20 November. Musical Families is a fascinating programme exploring the sonic possibilities of string instruments which is presented by the musicians themselves.
It is a colourful show for all ages, including well known, charming and ethereal music from Karl Jenkins, Holst and Gershwin amongst others.
These shows are visiting theatres across the UK, including Theatre Royal Windsor, The Minack and the Mayflower Southampton – The Exchange is delighted to be joining this distinguished company. We believe that enjoying high quality live performance, theatre, music or dance in a shared space helps make people feel better, and that helps to build a happier community. Our exciting partnership with Artsreach makes it possible to bring more of these experiences to Sturminster Newton and the rest of North Dorset. Please support us – buy a ticket and join in.
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