Mike Hatchard: The Mayor of Casterbridge
Rye Community Centre, Rye · 29 November 2026
Photo of Rye: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Rye: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0
Mike Hatchard performs a dramatic adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel The Mayor of Casterbridge at Rye Community Centre on 29 November 2026, starting at 17:00 and running for around two hours. It is part of the Rye Arts Festival and suits audiences interested in theatre and classic literature. Booking is recommended through the festival box office.
Highlights
- Drama adaptation of Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge
- Runs for around two hours from 17:00
- Booking recommended via the Rye Arts Festival box office
Getting there
Rye Community Centre, TN31 7LE
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