MEMBERS of Weymouth Drama Club will stage a bittersweet comedy in Weymouth next week.

They will perform John Godber's Men of the World at the Warehouse Theatre in Hope Street, Weymouth from Wednesday, December 7 to Saturday, December 10.

Men of the World tells the story of three northern coach drivers who are preparing for a mystery trip to Scarborough.

The trio pass the time remembering more exciting trips from the past such as the one down the Rhine Valley.

Stick hates his passengers and wishes he was doing the Spanish run, Larry is a seasoned traveller and Mario Lanza fan and Frank is their female counterpart.

The play features three actors who take turns playing an assortment of passengers, from the dotty old complainers to the retired miners seeking excitement on too little money.

Director Dennis Dunford, who is assisted by Anne White, said the play is 'very funny in parts'.

"It's described as a play but it's very funny and more of a comedy. It really has its moments of fun, especially when they dress up as old ladies.

"We were going to do the play three years ago but it has taken us this long to stage it.

"We have a cast of three who do a very good job of playing the three bus drivers and all the other characters - there are 16 in total.

Men of the World is described as 'a touching, often hilarious, bitter-sweet play.'

*Weymouth Drama Club will stage Men of the World at the Warehouse Theatre, Hope Street, Weymouth from December 7 to 10. All performances are at 7.30pm. All seats are £10. Tickets are available online from weymouthdramaclub.com or by calling 044 666 3366.

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