Information for Blithe Spirit at Dorchester Arts Centre, Dorchester (Play). Charles Condomine, a successful author, is happily married to Ruth. To collect material for his latest book he invites Madam Acarti, the medium, to conduct a seance at his home unwittingly releasing the ghost of his first wife Elvira who it would appear wants him back! One of Coward's great comedies. Corn Exchange