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

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

This exciting venture is well underway, with a large and experienced cast of adults and a delightful young band of fairy folk.

In line with Covid restrictions we are rehearsing out of doors, which should prepare us well for the planned performances in the gardens of Wolvesey Palace, Winchester, by kind permission of the Bishop of Winchester, 13th – 17th July. 

By then we hope we shall be allowed to gather and enjoy live theatre again. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the perfect play for such a celebration. ​Bring your picnics and prepare for an evening of mayhem, magic and merriment.
Chesil Theatre's covid refund and inclement weather policies are explained during the booking process.

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, take 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.

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.
​Proud members of the Little Theatre Guild and the National Operatic and Drama Association
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