A STORY of togetherness in a world that is splitting apart is coming to the county town next week.

An Elephant In The Garden is adapted from Michael Morpurgo's best-selling children's novel by the creators of the 5 star hit Private Peaceful.

It will be at Dorchester Corn Exchange on Wednesday April 12 for two performances - 2.30pm and 7pm.

Set in 1945 Dresden, Germany. Lizzie, her mother - and an elephant from the zoo, flee the Allied fire-bombing in the end-game of the Second World War.

Escaping the Allies’ advance from the West - and the advancing Russian armies from the East - this extraordinary trio of refugees meet a downed RAF officer, cowering in a barn; a homeless school choir on the run from the Nazis; and the mechanised American cavalry, appearing over the horizon.

Michael Morpurgo is the multi-award winning author of well over 100 books including War Horse, Private Peaceful and Kensuke’s Kingdom.

An Elephant in the Garden is the new adaptation by Simon Reade from Michael Morpurgo’s bestselling children’s novel following their previous collaborations on Michael’s war stories Toro! Toro!, The Mozart Question and the critically acclaimed 5 star hit theatrical touring phenomenon Private Peaceful.

*Elephant in the Garden, Dorchester Corn Exchange, Wednesday, April 12, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Call Dorchester Arts for tickets.