We are introducing an 'event of the week' article to highlight a great event in or around Dorchester.

And this week's event is The New Hardy Players' production of The Mayor of Casterbridge.

The New Hardy Players is bringing its most ambitious production to date, combining live performance, film and archive photography.

Adapted for the stage by Philip Goulding, and directed by Tim Laylock and Emma Hill, this production of The Mayor of Casterbridge combines the depth and subtlety of live performance with film and archive photography.

It has a new musical score composed by Alastair Simpson and performed by Tatterdemalion.

The talented cast is led by Mike Staddon (Michael Henchard) and Amelia Chorley (Elizabeth-Jane).

They will be performing:

• Wednesday, October 6 at 7pm - gala performance at Dorset Museum (Exclusive access to Hardy Gallery from 6pm and a free glass of wine) Tickets cost £20, or £15 for concessions, and are available at dorsetmuseum.org

• Thursday, October 7 at 7pm - Moreton Village Hall. Tickets cost £10 and are available from Eventbrite.com

• Friday, October 8 at 7pm - Portesham Village Hall. Tickets cost £10 and are available from Eventbrite.com

• Saturday, October 9 at 2pm and 7pm - The Exchange, Sturminster Newton. Tickets cost £14, £12 for concessions or £45 for a family, and are available at stur-exchange.co.uk

• Tuesday, December 14 at 7pm - The Corn Exchange. Tickets cost £15, £13 for concessions or £45 for a family, and are available from Dorchester Arts by calling 01305 266926

• Wednesday, December 15 at 7pm - The Corn Exchange. Tickets cost £15, £13 for concessions or £45 for a family, and are available from Dorchester Arts by calling 01305 266926

Tickets are limited, so you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

The New Hardy Players bring the stories of Thomas Hardy to life through evocative dramatisations of his work.

For more information, visit The New Hardy Players on Facebook.

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