Set in the late 1960s, this features all the ingredients of a classic but surreal farce, spiced with the warmth and humanity of Bennett's razor-sharp wit. Dr and Mrs Wicksteed, his sister Connie, their hypochondriac son Dennis, and Connie's long-term fiancé Canon Throbbing, live in Hove – a seaside town as yet untouched by the Permissive Society. But beneath the surface hidden desires are bubbling, and the arrival of Lady Rumpers from the colonies, her gorgeous daughter Felicity, and, coincidentally, Sir Percy Shorter, the president of the British Medical Association, prove a combustible mixture. However, it's Mr Shanks, a 'falsies' fitter from Leatherhead and keen to provide a professional service to his customers, who triggers the explosion, and a positive tsunami of mistaken identities and surging passions ensues.
Brimful of energy, with the saucy humour of the traditional English seaside postcard, this is a worthy celebration of our 50th anniversary. First performed by DTG twenty-five years ago, it was also our first show at the Studio.
Performance dates are set for 4th-7th September 2024 at the DTG Studio, commencing at 7:30pm. As usual, wheelchair access and on-site parking for those with mobility problems is available by prior arrangement. If parking in Highfield Avenue, please do so with care and consideration for local residents.
Tickets are now £10.00 per head, our first increase for some years.
Please reserve your tickets by contacting Margaret on
07421 056814.
Note: reservations are not confirmed as bookings until they are paid for.
We are unfortunately having to be strict about this after some no-shows.
Your understanding is appreciated.
Payments can be made in person by cash, cheque (made out to 'Dovercourt Theatre Group') or card at Cutaway, 10 West Street (roughly opposite Pieseas chippy), usually any day except Sunday or Thursday.
Alternatively, we can now take payment via our PayPal account (dovercourttheatregroup@yahoo.co.uk, choose 'Friends and Family').
We meet on most Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30pm at The Studio, our home behind Timeline Auctions (formerly Harwich Magistrates Court), and perform several productions a year.
To find out more about membership of DTG, click here.
We have a loyal group of Friends who support us, and enjoy regular social and fund-raising events.
A list of our past productions can be found here.
We welcome new members who are interested in all aspects of amateur theatre, including (but not limited to) acting, set design & construction, prop-making, stage management, costumes, sound and lighting. Whether your interests are artistic or technical, creative or organisational, or if you don't know and want a friendly place to find out, join us - we'll have a role for you! New members don't start paying subscriptions until the next quarter, so you can get to know us first.
Subscriptions are £60/year from September to August, payable annually, quarterly or monthly. Standing order form available on request.
To start the ball rolling, just get in touch.
Access to the Studio is via Manor Lane, off Highfield Avenue, and chiefly on foot.
There is a small parking area on site, so if you have mobility problems, please get in touch and we can make arrangements for you to park there.
From Highfield Avenue, head along Manor Lane in the direction of Lime Avenue until you reach the double gates at the corner of the site.
There is signage just inside for the various groups who use the site, including ourselves.
Once you're through the gate, make your way up the path to the ramp at the top.
Continue between two single-storey huts - the Boxing Club on your left and 'We Are Music' (formerly the Rock School) on your right till you reach the two-storey brick building, which is the Studio.
Go round this building to the opposite corner where you will find the entrance.
Turn left on entering, and our main performance/rehearsal space is just through the door.
To join, simply let us have your name and e-mail address, or your postal address if you don't have e-mail, and we will send you news of our forthcoming productions, as well as social and fund-raising events. We won't swamp you with messages or pass your details on to anyone else, and if you ever need to unsubscribe, just let us know.