"The Withered Arm"

Script-In-Hand’s last presentation was a contemporary retelling of Thomas Hardy’s short story – “The Withered Arm” which was written in 1888 and set in Wessex, near his home town of Dorchester. We have transferred its location to Plymouth and the Tamar Valley

Script-In-Hand’s interpretation told the same story of two women from very different backgrounds – the daughter of a London politician and a Rumanian migrant worker. Their fates become entwined as a result of  the men who attempt to dominate their lives, leading to tragic consequences for an innocent child.

We raised £475 for TREVI from our performances, as well as also donating £40 to the Saltash Community Kitchen.

Many thanks to all those who donated so generously.