DorchesterArts

Tue 6 October | World’s Toughest Drive: My African Adventure + Kinetics

Tuesday 6 October

Corn Exchange

6pm, doors 5.30pm

£14

This special double bill brings together two inspiring films exploring resilience, friendship andlife with Parkinson’s.

The World’s Toughest Drive follows former Army colonel Guy Deacon CBE on an extraordinary solo journey across 25 countries from the UK to South Africa. Armed with determination, 3,650 pills and a VW van, his remarkable adventure is a powerful testament to courage and refusing to let Parkinson’s define him.

Kinetics, adapted from Sue Wylie’s acclaimed stage play and inspired by her own experience of early-onset Parkinson’s, tells the moving story of Rose and Lukas, whose unlikely friendship transforms both their lives. Honest, funny and deeply affecting, it celebrates the strength found in human connection.

All proceeds from this evening will support Dorchester Arts’ Parkinson’s Dance classes in Dorchester and Sherborne.

For further information: https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/2026/07/21/tue-6-october-worlds-toughest-drive-my-african-adventure-kinetics/

Friday 27th March 2026

Come and join us for a special charity screening of Guy and Rob’s inspiring film on Friday 27th March, 6pm-9pm at the Powell Theatre, Sherborne.

We’re raising funds for local Parkinson’s support groups in Sherborne and Dorchester.

Come and discover how Guy achieved the incredible feat of driving 18,000 miles while living with Parkinson’s, all the while raising awareness of Parkinson’s Disease across Africa.

This promises to be an evening of inspiration, determination and community.

Tickets are available through Eventbrite or on the door.

We look forward to seeing you!

Thursday 10th April 2025

11 pm

Channel 4 screening of WORLD'S TOUGHEST DRIVE: AN AFRICAN ADVENTURE

Wednesday 23rd May 2025

African charity screening of RUNNING ON EMPTY, hosted by Sir Richard Evans and Hemingways Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

Very sadly, Guy suffered a severe stroke at the end of July 2024 and we have had to cancel or postpone his diary of book launch events. As soon as he is up and running again, we will post new dates and venues here.