Latest news
The Hand of Ethelberta
An adaptation by David Foulger
In 2019 Thomas Hardy enthusiast David Foulger completed a labour of love with an original dramatic adaptation of Hardy's novel The Hand of Ethelberta. First published in 1876 this story of a butler's daughter who disguises her humble origins in order to launch a successful career as a society poet an public teller of stories is a sadly under-rated novel that has not received as much critical attention as others in Hardy's oeuvre. David Foulger's fresh new adaptation aims to change that, bringing the characters to life in a unique format.
David may be contacted at 32doonhamer@gmail.com
©Copyright David Foulger
Download the Play below. Opens in a new window.
Society calendar
Upcoming events
Before and After Summer
From 21/05/2023 until 25/06/2023
Starts 14:00 until 16:00
Starts 14:00 until 16:00
Thomas Hardy Birthday Weekend 2023
From 03/06/2023 until 04/06/2023
All day event
All day event
Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair 2023
On 04/06/2023
Starts 11:00 until 16:00
Starts 11:00 until 16:00
Dorchester Through the Lens of Thomas Hardy
On 04/06/2023
Starts 14:00 until 15:00
Starts 14:00 until 15:00
Latest news