A DRAMA group in Corfe Castle is celebrating after once again winning an award for one of its productions.

Double Act’s November production of ‘This Secret Isle’ – written and directed by Peter Smith – has won the NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Organisation) District Achievement Award.

This award covers all of Dorset apart from Bournemouth, Poole Christchurch, and Ferndown.

A group spokesperson said: “This is a well-deserved accolade for all those involved in the very successful play, but especially, of course, for Peter, who devised, researched, wrote (and rewrote!) and directed ‘This Secret Isle’, as well as having a major acting role in it.”

Double Act have already got started on this year’s November production, Alice in Cuckoo Land, a Christmas pantomime by Peter Nuttall.

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Director, Paulette Stephens, said: “This colourful and lively production brings together some of Lewis Carroll’s best loved characters intertwined with a curious plot to stifle Christmas – can Santa Claus be rescued from the evil Queen of Hearts?

“This family favourite is brought to life with colourful sets and costumes, thrills and spills and all the fun that you expect from this successful amateur production company.

“There will, of course, be plenty of opportunities for audience participation, with games, music and songs for all to enjoy.

“The dates for this laughter-filled Christmas pantomime are November 27 to 29 with a matinée on the afternoon of the 29th.”