MEMBERS of Dorchester Drama are leaving their comfort zone for their latest production, Dying for a Drink.

Instead of a ‘straight play’ the team is staging a murder-mystery evening. The evening will begin with the cast performing act one and then, at the interval, dinner is served.

After Act 2, the audience will have a chance to hone their Poirot/Marple skills before dessert when the solution will be revealed.

Emma Royde is a wealthy widow whose late husband, Andy, was the victim of a hit-and-run driver. She has a drink problem, and to make matters worse, she’s had an anonymous letter telling her that one of the beneficiaries in her will is going to kill her. So is it wise of her to invite them all to her home…?

Dying for a Drink will be in The Place with the Stage – Sunninghill Community hall, previously known as the Holy Trinity Parish Centre in Culliford Road, Dorchester.

Performances are at 7.30pm on March 23 and 24 and tickets cost £15 for adults, £12 for under-18s.

They go on sale at the end of this month and will only be available until the day before the first show, from Trinity’s Treat in Trinity Street, The United Church Bookshop, (mornings only) or via 01305 257694.