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​Announcing A Midsummer Night’s Dream: 13th - 17th July 2021

Director: Sarah Hawkins
Producers: Helen Bliault, David Small
Contact: amnd@chesiltheatre.org.uk


We are delighted to be planning a production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a post-Covid outdoor entertainment to be performed in the gardens of Wolvesey Palace, Winchester, by kind permission of the Bishop of Winchester, 13th – 17th July.

A large cast and crew are required so we’re hoping lots of you will get in touch to take part. You can find out more about the roles and the activities leading up to the performances here
Important Dates:
Zoom Readings: 9th April 7.30pm - please book: ​amnd@chesiltheatre.org.uk
Audition forms in by: 12th April (sooner if possible)
Zoom Cast Reading: 25th April 2.00pm
Rehearsals: 26th April – 12th July - outdoors at Humphrey Farms, Twyford
Performances: 13th – 17th July In the gardens of Wolvesey Palace
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Chesil Theatre's covid refund and inclement weather policies are explained during the booking process.
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TakeTen Play Writing Competition

While our intended February launch may have been our own 'Road Not Taken', you can't keep good writing down.

We are thrilled to say that our TakeTen New Writing Festival winning plays will take to the stage in October. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates! In the meantime, t
ake a look at the latest trailer to see what's coming. These will be updated regularly so keep checking them!

Head over to the news pages for more information on our winners and their plays.
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Chesil Theatre's Extension Plans Get The Go Ahead

Winchester Dramatic Society, performing as Chesil Theatre, is delighted to announce that plans for a much needed annexe to their historic premises in Chesil Street have been given the green light, in conjunction with neighbouring landowners, St John’s Winchester.

Contracts have now been exchanged between these two well-known and well-established Winchester charities for the Society’s purchase of a freehold parcel of land adjoining the Chesil Theatre, allowing their development scheme to go ahead.
Chesil Annexe Update Full Details

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