See Apple John at the Herrison Hall, Charlton Down, near Dorchester

A woman sits on a train. As it rocks her through the countryside she feels the kicks of her baby inside her. She starts to eat an apple and finds that, strangely, the seeds inside have already started to sprout. Then she throws the core out of the window and whoosh; a jolt and the baby is on its way. John is born, and that night, out by the railway, an apple tree starts to grow too.

Apple John tells the stories of John and the apple tree side by side. Both are full of the usual stuff that lives contain - blizzards, bicycles, rock’n’roll, train sets, heatwaves, love, blossom, accidents, hurricanes, fruit, babies, false teeth, sadness and more love. It’s a tale about growing up, finding your roots and adding rings to the trunk. The life story of a man called John, and an apple tree.

Artsreach Co-Director Kerry Bartlett said “Theatre Alibi has an excellent reputation for creating imaginative and high quality work for families and their visits to Dorset are always hugely popular. We can’t wait to see their brand new piece, and are excited to be hosting the only Dorset performance.”

*Apple John, Herrison Hall in Charlton Down near Dorchester, Saturday November 25 at 3pm. Suitable for ages 5+. Call 01305 264060 for tickets or go to artsreach.co.uk