The Players are a friendly and supportive group of all ages. We meet throughout the year to perform works written by Dorset writers, and to enjoy each others company. The annual "Hardy" play is rehearsed during the spring and usually performed in the summer. The autumn winter and spring months bring performances from a feast of Dorset Voices including Hardy, Barnes plus new works written by the group's own talented writers.

If you would like to join us please email your contact details to: newhardyplayers@gmail.com. Anyone of any age interested in any aspect of theatre and writing will be made be very welcome.

Next The Woodlanders
2011 Tess of the d'Urbervilles
2010 The Distracted Preacher
2009 The Mayor of Casterbridge
2008 The Waiting Supper and The Thieves Who Couldn't Help Sneezing
2007 A Life of Three Strands - About Hardy's life, by Devina Symes and Norrie Woodhall
2006 Under The Greenwood Tree
2005 The Return of the Native

The New Hardy Players formed in 2005 at the request of Norrie Woodhall. on her 100th birthday. The Players celebrate the work of Dorset's world famous and much loved author and poet Thomas Hardy.

There are many reasons why Players give their time. All have equal importance: A love of Thomas Hardy's work; celebrating Dorset culture and literature; enjoying the company of like minded people; having a platform for their own writing; a desire to perform.

To make it even more worthwhile the Players have raised nearly £30,000 for the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust, and £12,000 for local charities.