by Lorraine Gibson.
When the much-loved theatre company, Farnham Maltings, brought The Syrian Baker, to Dorset in partnership with Artsreach last year it enjoyed three sell-out performances and rave reviews, so they are heading back this month to share it again.
With almost five per cent of the world’s population on the move and desperate to flee from trouble, The Syrian Baker tells a story of two people who have decided to go home, despite the state of their country.
It’s a human tale about knowing where you belong and how small actions can make a big difference.

It’s also about humanity, hope and courage, told with affection, humour – and bread.
Farnham Maltings created this new play for village halls and audiences can expect the company of friends with stories, freshly-made bread, Syrian coffee and Mamoull like those from the Caffe Plaza in Homs old town.
Written by Kevin Dyer and directed by Gavin Stride, The Syrian Baker won the Play of the Year at the 2022 Writers Guild of Great Britain Awards.
Don’t miss their performances at Sturminster Marshall and Portesham, in partnership with Artsreach, the county’s touring arts charity supported by Dorset Council and Arts Council England.

Friday, October 28, 7:30pm, Portesham Village Hall. Telephone 01305 871035.
Saturday, October 29, 7:30pm, Sturminster Marshall Village Hall. Telephone 07903 057427.
Find details and tickets at artsreach.co.uk and check out the new Artsreach autumn programme which highlights an excellent range of professional, national and internationally-acclaimed artists who’ll be coming to the county soon and working with community volunteer teams.
It also lists events with Dorset Libraries, in a project that takes spoken word performances to rural pubs.