A POWERFUL new play which explores racism and migration is coming to Bridport this weekend.

Gazebo Theatre presents Sorry! No Coloureds, No Irish, No Dogs at Bridport Arts Centre.

The play is a response to events taking place across the UK and internationally. Two strangers find themselves in a room of suitcases, books and stories which take them on a journey of discovery, reflection and tragedy, and bring the events of hundreds of years gone before bang up to date.

Featuring, amongst others, Mary Seacole, Walter Tull, Black Panther- Obi Egbuna, Queen Nanny of the Maroons, and William who sailed aboard the SS Empire Windrush, this play is ‘eye opening’, ‘thought provoking’ and set to stimulate discussion.

Sorry! No Coloureds, No Irish, No Dogs is written and directed by Pamela Cole-Hudson (The Hallowed Turf, Rivers to Cross, Jamaica 50, Sweet Tooth)

Lisa Wilcock of the arts centre said: "This is a powerful portrayal of racism and a moving piece of theatre."

*Sorry! No Coloureds, No Irish, No Dogs, Bridport Arts Centre, Saturday May 6, 7.30pm. Call the box office for tickets.